‘Modern AΘens’: capturing the beauty of the city’s architecture
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
The architecture of Athens has long been thought of purely in relation to its ancient structures, though its contemporary buildings depict a beauty of its own and it is this ‘Modern Athens’ that photographer Petros Kaminiotis has captured in his latest exhibition.
The Greek photographer’s display titled ‘Modern Aθens – in the backdrop of antiquity’ has taken over Luna Studio in Newtown this week, bringing a taste of the city’s contemporary architecture to Sydney.
The exhibition, organised by the Athens Association of NSW in collaboration with Kaminiotis, is part of the 43rd Greek Festival of Sydney and serves as a chance to spotlight the beauty of contemporary Athens.
The whole collection encompasses 50 photographs that showcase a new (and unknown) side of Greece’s capital, taking you on a journey to different corners and places one might not expect to find in the city.
Kaminiotis stressed his desire to show the other side of Athens, which is mostly known for its rich history of ancient monuments.
“There are many modern buildings of great architectural interest that enhance the city and give it a fresh breath of life,” the photographer told Neos Kosmos.
“The purpose of the exhibition, therefore, is to showcase the modern and contemporary side of Athens and to make it known that it is a city that is constantly evolving, as is its people.”
Cahty Valis, President of the Athens Association of NSW, praised Kaminiotis’ work, noting they were instantly impressed by his skill since being introduced to him a few years ago during his first visit to Sydney.
“Each of his photographs has a story and captures Greece and specifically Athens in a special way,” Valis told Neos Kosmos.
“We, as the Athens Association, thought it would be very interesting to show all aspects of Athens – both its history and its evolution – so we decided with Mr Kaminiotis to create this exhibition in the framework of the Greek Festival.”
Well-known Greek Australian photographer Effy Alexakis commended Kaminiotis’ work in fusing ancient and contemporary architecture with the exhibition, providing a history of architectural styles and eras over time.
“For those who love or hate Athens, Petros has visually articulated that beauty can be found in both the ancient city, or the contemporary city which is emerging and ever-changing,” she told Neos Kosmos.
“This is an Athens of wonder and delight through the photographer’s selective eye.”
The collection will remain on display until this weekend, with its last day being 2 March.
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