Participation in the exhibition “Yannis Gaitis – Retrospective exhibition”

The Alpha Bank Art Collection is participating in the retrospective exhibition with 3 works of art by the artist:

1. Untitled, 1957, acrylic on canvas, 114.5 x 81 cm
2. Untitled, acrylic on plywood assemblage, 70 x 100 x 6,8 cm
3. Figures, 1966, oil on canvas, 130 x 97 cm

100 since his birth

The retrospective exhibition for Yannis Gaitis is organised to mark the 100-year anniversary since the artist’s birth, as part of the 58th Dimitria Festival.

The exhibition opened on 6 October at the Municipal Art Gallery of Thessaloniki.

A few words about the exhibition's curator

The exhibition is curated by Thalia Maria Alexaki, museologist at the Art Gallery of Thessaloniki.

Commenting on the occasion, she noted, “The retrospective exhibition for Yannis Gaitis unfolds chronologically, presenting his artistic journey from his early years to this untimely death. One of the earliest works featured in the exhibition dates back to 1948, a double-faced drawing. The artworks have been sourced from museum collections, cultural institutions, banks and private individuals. Visitors have the opportunity to closely examine wall art, sculptures, assemblages and even archival material with significant information about Gaitis’ oeuvre.

Additionally, the exhibition includes a separate section dedicated to Gaitis’ exhibitions and activities in Thessaloniki.

Regarding the artist’s recognition, it preceded internationally due to specific political circumstances. The major recognition in Greece came just a few months before his death in 1984, with the first retrospective exhibition held in his honour at the National Gallery in Athens.”