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​Opening 13.03.25 19:00
14.03 to 27.03.2025
Wednesday - Sunday 17:30 - 21:30
T.A.F./ the art foundation, Normanou 5, Athens.

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This Spring  Insistrum and T.A.F.\ the art foundation are turning Waste into Wonder!

Our exhibition "Wasteland to Wonderland: Art in the Age of Sustainability" explores the intersection of art and sustainability, inviting artists to transform waste and memories into new narratives. Through the reuse of recycled materials, the artworks demonstrate how creativity can reveal beauty where we often see only decay.

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Featuring contemporary creators who employ innovative practices, the exhibition focuses not only on the use of sustainable materials but also on the development of narratives that raise awareness about the environmental crisis. Through painting, sculpture, and video art, artists propose a fresh perspective on the concept of "waste" and recycling, showcasing how art can be a vehicle for both aesthetic and social change.

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At the heart of the exhibition lies the idea that nothing is truly "useless." Traces of the past become carriers of new meanings, as artists highlight sustainability not just as an ecological necessity but also as a creative opportunity. Each artwork tells a story of resilience and regeneration—both material and emotional—emphasizing that, just as in nature, decay can become the foundation for new creation.

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Visitors will experience an interactive journey that encourages dialogue, inspires action, and cultivates new ways of thinking about the future of our planet. The exhibition invites audiences to reassess the value of what is often deemed unnecessary, offering an optimistic outlook: that through renewal, new beauty and meaning can emerge.

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Beyond an aesthetic experience, "Wasteland to Wonderland" is a call to action. Through art, creators and visitors become part of a broader conversation about sustainability, innovation, and the need to redefine our perception of materials, consumption, and ultimately, our role in a changing world.

"Wasteland to Wonderland" is more than just an exhibition—it is an invitation to recognize the value in what is often discarded, proposing a new narrative for the future: one where innovation, consciousness, and creativity move together toward a more sustainable world.

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Artists: Athina Giannoukaki, Aimilios Metaxas, Angelos Maniatis, Dimitra Gkoutzou, Dimitra Stavropoulou, Emil Giannisis Verbogt, Felicia Reed Resor, Iakovos Loizou, Maria Korompili, Myrto Kapnisti, Nayeon Han, Sascha Windolph, Sophia Savagner.

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​​Curated by: Insistrum Art Community | Eleni Doulgeraki, Maria Charami.

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