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"We, the Monster": An Art Exhibition
An art exhibition exploring the multifaceted concept of the monster, drawing inspiration from literature, cinema, and folklore.
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Greece
EntertainmentLifestyleCultureArtExhibitionInstallationMonster
65Th Thessaloniki Film FestivalMomus Experimental Center For The Arts
Wisława SzymborskaDavid SambethaiMalvina PanagiotidouOrestis AndreadakisDavid Lynch
- How did the artists design the exhibition space?
- The artists used fabric to create a tunnel-like atmosphere, evoking childhood memories and dividing the exhibition into thematic sections representing different aspects of the monster concept.
- What is the overall experience offered to the visitors?
- The show is presented in a non-linear way, inviting viewers to discover the different facets of the theme of the monster through an immersive experience.
- What is the main theme explored in the "We, the monster" exhibition?
- The exhibition "We, the monster" explores the concept of monsters in literature, cinema, and art, inspired by Wisława Szymborska's poem "Hate". It features works by David Sambethai and Malvina Panagiotidou, curated by Orestis Andreadakis.
- How does the exhibition redefine the traditional concept of the monster?
- The exhibition challenges the traditional image of the monster, suggesting that it can be an idea, a different entity, or something unfamiliar to the eye, and not just a physically monstrous creature.
- What are the main artistic inspirations for the works in the exhibition?
- Malvina Panagiotidou's ceramic works are inspired by satyrs from ancient Greek art and folkloric figures, while David Sambethai's paintings draw inspiration from freak shows and David Lynch's "The Elephant Man".