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visual mediums. These will include original
posters, placards, magazines and postcards
created by unknown creators from the World
War I period, interwar period toys, collectible
commemorative stamp editions, as well as
pins and medals spanning the last century, all
the way through to contemporary paintings,
ceramics and photography, as well as sculptures
by modern artists.
Just some of the creators whose work will be
showcased include works by Pavlos, Tsarouchis,
Micha, Antzaklis, Koukoulaki, Nikaki, Dimitris
the Athensand Morali, as well as objects created
by companies such as Cartier, Omega, Corum,
Jaeger LeCoultre, Swatch and Superga.
The exhibition which promises a
commemorative journey in Greek history
focusing on artistic expression influenced by
the blue and blue and white of the national
flag, will be on display from the 1st of August
through to the 30th of September, at the Gallery
Marinera, located in the island’s capital Thira.
More about the ‘Flag of Greece’
The organisation’s mission is to research
and safeguard art, collectibles and historical
documents related to the Greek flag. While
the audiovisual exhibition “Flag of Greece:
One Symbol - 200 Objects” will be non-profit
in nature, visitors can purchase items from
the small shop that will operate alongside the
exhibition, the proceeds of which will be used
exclusively for charitable - cultural purposes
to support ‘Flag of Greece’ initiatives, namely
promoting the Greek Flag as a symbol of Christos Panagiotopoulos, Best of Miniature Award, Cretan patriot Spyros
Greek identity, separated from any nationalist Kayiales, 2017. After the destruction of the Greek flagpole during the battle of
Chania in 1897, Cretan Patriot Spyros Kayiales ignored every sense of danger,
correlation that promotes racial discrimination, stood up and raised his body as a flagpole replacing the actual pole.
dominant models or the exclusion of members Below, collection of Pocket Watches, engraving of Greek flags, silver and gold,
of society. 19th-20th century

“Flag of Greece:
One Symbol – 200 Objects” exhibition – 1st
of August through to the 30th of September
Address:
Gallery Marinera: Ipantis, Thira, 84700,
Santorini
For more information:
contact@flagofgreece.gr
Press Inquiries:
Eleni Nikoloulia, elenik2006@gmail.com
www.flagofgreece.gr
Facebook Page: Flag of Greece
Instagram Page: flagofgreece •

FIRA 84700 SANTORINI | Tel. +30 2286 025026
www.marinera.gr
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