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Costis

Born in Athens in 1950. Visual artist and poet. Costis studied in Athens and Paris.

In 1969 his first collage is published and he has his first solo exhibition, showcasing lead sculptures. He is the editor of two literary and art magazines published in Athens, Lotus (Λωτός, 1968-1972) and Praxis (Πράξη 1972). His first book of poetry is published in Athens in February 1974.

Since 1970, he has been a regular contributor of essays, articles, poems, and drawings to many important magazines. In 1975 his first Performance takes place at an art gallery in Athens. In 1976, using synthi100, he creates the music score of his film Saga of a city. The same year he starts creating mixed works of visual poetry.

From 1986 onward, the lightning phenomenon is at the core of his research. A prolific artist, Costis has had 30 solo shows in galleries and museums in Europe and has participated in more than 100 international group shows. He has also engaged in a variety of projects and conferences / symposia on art, New Technologies, and poetry.

Work by the artist is held in public museums and private collections, most notably in Greece, France, Belgium, and Germany. For more detailed information: http://www.costis.eu

Collector's recent items

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Lake Hallstatt

1953
Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria
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Views of Vienna

1953
Vienna, Austria
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The Faliro Horse Track

Jun 1953
Faliron, Attica, Greece