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Top: Aggelika Korovesi at Art Space Visual Centre, Old Winery & Modern Winery. Bottom: Fine art photographer Nikos Rigopoulos’s work at
Oria gallery. Left page: Piece by Grigoris Kouskouris (top); artwork by internationally acclaimed sculptor Yorgos Kypris (bottom).
A prominent stop on the cultural map of Santorini,
Santorini of the Arts MATI Art Gallery is the artistic home of internationally Gallery provides a look through the lens of fine art
photographer Nikos Rigopoulos, who has shown
acclaimed sculptor and owner Yorgos Kypris, who has
in New York, Paris, Stockholm and Athens. Expect
irrevocably linked his aesthetic to the island. Located in to witness Nikos reflecting on his travels, Santorini
Fira, this celebrated gallery has been driving Santorini and the cathartic art of wandering. Explore beautiful
I t ’ s n o s ur p r is e t h a t t h e s p i r i t o f be a u t y art forward since 1990, showcasing an extensive pictures, buy a memento and get inspired for your
a n d f r e ed o m t h a t pe r m e a te s S a n to r i n i h a s portfolio that includes commissions across the globe. Its own photoshoots. Last but not least, a fascinating
impressive list of patrons comprises renowned brands mainstay on the Santorini scene comes in the form of
i n s p i r ed m y r i a d a r t is t s , w h o h a v e t ur n ed t h is and famous personalities such as Ceasar’s Palace in Art Space Visual Art Centre, Old Winery & Modern
Las Vegas and the Sheikh of Qatar, with the gallery Winery. Located in Exo Gonia, this multifunctional
g e m o f a n is l a n d i n to a v e r i t a b l e a r t h u b . becoming a point of reference for art aficionados from space pays tribute to both art and wine, hosted in a
far and wide. The MATI team also showcases stand- stunning old winery that dates back to 1861. Visitors
out Greek jewellery from the country’s most exclusive can view contemporary art in a unique setting alongside
modern designers, propagating fine taste in all forms a historical winery. What’s more, Art Space still makes
of art. Moving on to Messaria, SMAG – Spira Marble wine from its organic vineyards. Wandering the diverse
Art Gallery – is also worth your while. The domain of spaces that house Santorini’s art, one can’t help but
sculptor Grigoris Kouskouris, another creator who start finding inspiration oozing from every nook and
found himself drawn to Santorini, SMAG reinterprets cranny of this island. Scattered like stars in the sky,
Tinos island’s millennia-old marble-sculpting tradition, these venues are the organic result of artists’ interaction
bringing in an air of modernity. If you find yourself with Santorini, inviting you in to tell their stories using
walking the picturesque alleys of Oia, charming Oria the vocabulary of creativity. •

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