Polyglossia explores the expressive multilingualism in the work of artist sharing a common Greek origin.

George Drivas, Sequence Error, 2011. Single channel video installation, colour and sound. Duration 12 min. © George Drivas.

The Polyglossia group show, curated by Marilena V. Karra, is presented at the Onassis Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece. The exhibition, lasting from March 15 until June 30, 2011, presents projects by 30 Greek artists who have lived and worked outside Greece, including works by established artists such as Takis and Jannis Kounellis. The presence of an artwork by Lynda Benglis should also be noted, since her retrospective exhibition at the New Museum, New York currently attracts global attention. The exhibition’s objective is to explore and highlight the impact of diverse historical and cultural contexts in the work of artists who share common characteristics, such as common origin.

Jannis Kounellis, Untitled, 1993. Coal in burlam sacks, steel plate, appr. 270 x 250 cm. © Rebecca Konstantopoulou & Fanis Vlastaras.

Takis, Télélumière, 1988. Mercury vapor lamp, electrical components, glass, metal, painted wood, 156 x 108 x 66.5 cm. © Yannis & Odysseas Vaharidis.

Lynda Benglis, Tres, 1976 (detail). Wire mesh, cotton bunting, plaster, sprayed aluminum, copper, 30.5 x 152.4 x 61 cm. © Rebecca Konstantopoulou & Fanis Vlastaras.

Maria Ikonomopoulou, Growing Care Connections, 2011. City Flowers of Rotterdam and Athens Installation (cut-out prints and nails), 300 x 160 cm and 300 x 160 cm. © Rebecca Konstantopoulou & Fanis Vlastaras.

Cris Gianakos, Omega, 2011. Aluminum 12 mm, 60 x 300 x 150 cm. © Rebecca Konstantopoulou & Fanis Vlastaras.

Maria Antelman, Untitled (Station), 2009-2010. C-Print, 81 x 127 cm. © Maria Antelman.

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