New Exhibition Opening at İFSAK Local!
The opening of the Hellenic Photographic Society's exhibition will be held at
İFSAK Local on Monday, November 18 at 19:30.
The exhibition can be visited between November 18 and December 5, 2024.
The Hellenic Photographic
Society (HPS) was founded in 1952 and was the sole focus of creative
photographers in the 50s, 60s and 70s, giving lectures on creative photography
and organizing Panhellenic photography competitions to popularize and establish
the art of photography in Greece.
HPS’s creative
photographers shaped the country’s post-war photographic landscape through
their work in modern art. Notable contributors who played a significant role in
the development of Modern Greek Photography include S. Meletzis, K. Balafas, D.
Harisiadis, A. Ververis, D. Letsios, T. Tloupas, I. Apostolidis, M.Chrousaki,
Th. Tsagkris, N. Blackbeard, Chr. Tselios, B. Papaioannou, Z. Stella, P.
Brousalis.
The Hellenic
Photographic Society's continuous contribution to the artistic life of Greece
has strengthened the art of photography in the post-war country and has managed
to remain at the forefront of photographic creation for over 60 years,
encouraging artistic creation and dialogue.
The magazine
"Hellenic Photography", published continuously by the HPS editorial
committee from June 1954 to January 1993, has hosted important examples of
photographers in its pages and has become a unique reference point for all
modern researchers who have contributed to the development of photography in
Greece. After a period of suspension, the magazine has been republished in
digital format with a very rich content suitable for modern photographic needs.
The magazine is sent to its members on a three-month basis, free of charge, and
includes current photographic news, as well as the calendar of all national and
international events and news related to FIAP.
Today, the Hellenic
Photographic Society actively participates in photography events in Greece and
also promotes photography internationally by representing the country in
Biennales and other international exhibitions. The society has been organizing
the International Festival of Photography for the last 10 years without
interruption, has been organizing national photo contests for over 50 years,
has organized the Balkan photo contests and operates the only
photography-specific exhibition hall in Athens. The members of the society
continue to produce high-quality photographic works and exhibit them to the people
of Athens.
The association has also
consolidated its place on the international stage in this field with the
successful international photography competitions held in 2018. Educational
seminars and workshops complement the work of HPS, which does not neglect to
renew itself and adapt to the needs of the modern age.
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of its foundation in 2022, the association has
once again demonstrated its historical past and contribution to the Greek
photography scene.
The Hellenic Photographic
Society has been a member of FIAP (Federation International de l'Art
Photographique) since 1954 and is its only representative in Greece. In 2018,
the exhibition hall was recognized by FIAP and its name was changed to ATHENS
FIAP EXHIBITION CENTER. Since then, it has hosted numerous exhibitions and
events under the auspices of FIAP.
All necessary information
about the history of HPS, upcoming events and activities, as well as general
information about FIAP are available on the official website of the
association.
The works of 13 members of the Hellenic Photographic Society are exhibited:
ANTONIA ALEXIOU, JENNY ANDREADI – GIAGTANTZIDOU, ELENI BONELLI, ANGELOS
GRAMMENOS, LAMPROS DILALOS, ADA KAZAGLI, KYRIAKOS KOKKOS, ELENI KOLIARAKI,
GEORGIOS KYPRIOTAKIS, NIKOS LEONTOPOULOS, DESPOINA MORAKI, CHRISTINA PIERRAKOU,
KLEARHOS VOURNAZOS