Berlin, Germany. Cyprus Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou inaugurated an art exhibition on Saturday as part of the cultural programme of Cyprus’ EU Presidency. The exhibition, titled “Beauty in Question: thinking through and beyond form”, will run until April 18.
Exhibition venue and programme
According to an official announcement, the exhibition is hosted at ANDREAS MURKUDIS Space 77.
Minister’s remarks on culture and the EU Presidency
In her address, Kassianidou said culture is a key expression of Europe’s shared identity and said Cyprus’ EU Presidency offers an opportunity to showcase the island’s cultural heritage and contemporary creativity across Europe. She added that Berlin, recognised internationally as a dynamic cultural hub, provides an ideal setting to promote contemporary Cypriot art.
Curators and themes
Curated by Savvas Christodoulides and Pavlina Paraskevaidou, the exhibition explores different interpretations of beauty through works by Cypriot artists.
Works and participating artists
Featuring photography, sculpture, installations, video and sound, the exhibition examines how beauty is perceived and expressed, ranging between attraction and repulsion. Most participating artists have previously been active in Berlin, contributing to cultural exchange and strengthening ties between Cyprus and the German capital.
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