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Sponge diver in Kalymnos island, Dodecanese, Greece, George Tatakis, 2018
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G eorge Tatakis, an Athenian black-and- shipyard due to logistical constraints, they cap-
white photographer, exhibits his work
tured compelling images near Dimitris’ school,
in esteemed institutions like Somerset
also the proprietor of a diving school nestled
House and the Benaki and Fragonard museums, as he was not only a genuine sponge diver, but
as well as media as The New York Times, Nation- on the breathtaking Therma beach of Kalym-
al Geographic, and LFI. During one expedition, nos. This encounter birthed Tatakis’ best-sell-
he crossed paths with Dimitris, a sponge diver ing photograph, featured on HBO Max’s ‘The
in Kalymnos. Fascinated with his use of state- Flight Attendant’ and displayed in Varoulko
of-the-art diving equipment, including an air Seaside, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ath-
compressor instead of oxygen bottles, Tatakis ens. This photo encapsulates the rich maritime
persuaded Dimitris to don a traditional diving heritage of Kalymnos, showcasing its authen-
suit for a photoshoot. Unable to shoot at the ticity and allure. tatakis.com
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