Explore Contemporary Artists at New Hotel in Athens, featuring the stunning exhibition Forever is Composed of Nows with works by Petros Moris and Malvina Panagiotidi
The renowned New Hotel in Athens has launched an exciting new artistic initiative that brings contemporary art to its luxurious spaces. The program, titled Contemporary Artists at New Hotel in Athens, is set to elevate the hotel experience by blending cutting-edge creativity with the dynamic architecture of this iconic destination.
The first installation, Forever is Composed of Nows, features captivating works by artists Petros Moris and Malvina Panagiotidi. The exhibition takes over various hotel spaces, particularly the Art Lounge on the 7th floor and the reception area, offering guests an immersive experience in the world of contemporary art.
A World of Myth and Memory: Petros Moris
The sculptures of Petros Moris emerge as a synthesis of archaic memories, geological matter, and eerie artifacts. Both the anatomical “Vein I and II”, “Times Circle,” diptych and the “Future Bestiary
(Sphinx)” refer to an irrational and repressed aspect of antiquity. At the center of this artistic practice lies the metaphor of subterranean space; the domain of deep-time entropy, traces of a realm of bodily and spiritual anatomies. That materialized imaginary is bound to social and environmental transformations, unearthing the chthonic origins of what has been called the Past and what is called the Future.
The Web of Perception: Malvina Panagiotidi
Malvina’s Panagiotidi sculptural works reintroduce the spider as a symbol and a carrier of wider systems of perception and re-creation of the world (“My candle burned alone in an immense valley”). An oversized web traps anthropomorphic preys and becomes a reservoir of narratives. The lifeless sculptures, scattered on the shelves of the Lounge, draw from the witch Erichtho described by the Roman poet Lucanus, who attempted to recreate life through the inanimate parts of the human body (“More answers without questions” and other works ). Those fragmented parts compose a new body that echoes images of archaeological excavations. Unlike ancient witch Erichtho, they attempt an inversion: to raise questions of Nows instead of giving answers. Forever is composed of Nows.
Curated Art for a Transformative Experience
The exhibition is expertly curated by Maria Kasimati-Tsoutsia, who has successfully created a space where contemporary art interacts with the New Hotel’s ever-evolving environment. By integrating these pieces into the hotel’s design, the exhibition blurs the line between art gallery and living space, offering guests a truly unique, interactive experience.
The Contemporary Artists at New Hotel in Athens series is a testament to New Hotel’s dedication to promoting modern art, while also enhancing the cultural atmosphere of its stunning surroundings. With Forever is Composed of Nows, the hotel not only honors the rich history of Athens but also celebrates the endless possibilities of the present.
Experience Art at New Hotel
For art lovers and hotel guests alike, this new initiative is a must-see. Whether you’re staying at New Hotel or simply visiting for a meal at the Art Lounge, the immersive art installations offer a journey through myth, memory, and the many layers of time. The exhibition will continue to evolve, with new works and artists featured in the months to come.
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