Participation in the exhibition “Konstantinos Parthenis. Painting an Ideal Greece”

6 significant works of art

The Alpha Bank Art Collection is participating in the exhibition “Konstantinos Parthenis. Painting an Ideal Greece”, loaning 6 important pieces by Kontantinos Parthenis: ·

• Dionysios Loverdos, 1922, Oil on canvas 70 x 59 cm 
• Spyros P. Loverdos, late 1920s, Oil on canvas 70 x 61 cm 
• Spyridon P. Loverdos, cα. 1930, Oil on canvas 129 x 95 cm 
• Olives, 1930s, Oil on canvas 70 x 61 cm 
• Athena, 1920’s, Pastels, charcoal and watercolours on cardboard 49 x 40 cm 
• Parthenis Exhibition/Zappeion, 1920, 2-tone lithography, 100 x 70 cm

These 6 works include 3 portraits of the Loverdos brothers by the great painter. The other 3 pieces are a landscape, a mythological theme and a poster from a major retrospective exhibition for Parthenis held at Zappeio in 1920.

Parthenis and the bank

The 3 portraits of the Loverdos brothers were the product of the close friendship between Konstantinos Parthenis and the art-loving bankers and founders of Popular Bank, a part of the vivid history of Alpha Bank. This friendship explains on multiple levels the relationship between Alpha Bank and the artist.

An important retrospective exhibition

It is the first comprehensive retrospective exhibition dedicated to the oeuvre of outstanding Greek painter Konstantinos Parthenis, one of the most important artists of modern Greek art. The exhibition is part of our actions to promote Greek culture and intellectual heritage.

Address by Vassilis Rapanos

Mr Vassilis Rapanos, Chairman of the Alpha Bank Board of Directors, made an address at the opening of the exhibition, referencing the bank’s contribution: “Our

participation in and support for the exhibition signify our long-lasting interest in Art and Culture. Our Bank has always supported and continues to support events that give the Greek citizens the opportunity to become familiar with masters of the arts and be part of important cultural actions. For Alpha Bank, culture is a main element of our social responsibility policy and our contribution to the creation of a more humane society.”