From Tuesday 11th of June to Sunday 28th of July 2013
Exhibition
« All about Epidaurus »
Archive-Collection, Curator
Vassilis Kavvathas
Library-Gallery of Epidaurus
Before going there,
you should learn
what is Epidaurus,
what is Asclepion,
what does “dream therapy” mean…
Michael Cacoyannis Foundation presents an exhibition under the general title “All about Epidaurus”. It is an exhibition of the archival material of Epidaurus’ performances and activities that is collected by the journalist-author-artist Vassilis Kavvathas and whose curator is Vassilis Kavvathas. The exhibition aspires to present Epidaurus thoroughly and effectively, especially to the young generation. Epidaurus’ magical greatness will be revealed.
Epidaurus was a referential point of antiquity and a notional place that was connecting apprenticeship with the Sanctuary of Asclepius (Asclepion). That was a place where thousands of pilgrim-patients were swarming in order to live the experience of a miracle; there one could follow the ritual of “sleep”, meet God and potentially be resurrected…
Vassilis Kavvathas’ archive is going to be partially exhibited at Michael Cacoyannis Foundation for the first time, while the ultimate goal of the collector is the creation and the establishing of a Library-Gallery dedicated to Epidaurus.
The unique collection of Vassilis Kavvathas includes: rare editions of books, posters and promotional material of past theatre performances, gravures, etchings made of wood and copper, paintings and photographs, always concerning Epidaurus.
During the exhibition and in dates that will be soon announced, Vassilis Kavvathas will have conversations with theatre personalities, academics and archaeologists. These special interviews with people that have experienced Epidaurus (the Epidaurians) will be open to public.
Instead of an official opening event, on Tuesday 11th of June 2013, Vassilis Kavvathas talks about the archeologist Panagis Kavvadias and Asclepion’s excavation. In parallel, there will be a presentation of the collective editions of his books: “O ton Epidaurion Thiasos (The Troup of Epidaurus)”, “Ego echo paixei stin Epidauro (I have performed in Epidaurus)”, “I Epidauros ef’olis tis ylis (All about Epidaurus)”, “Thea Epidaurou (Epidaurus View)”, “Theas Axion (Worth Seeing)”, “Anaskafi sto Iero (Asclepion’s Excavation)”, “Epidaurion Anathima – Selides Patridognosias (Epidaurus Votives)” and “Toixografies Epidaurou (Epidaurus Frescos)” (KAKTOS publishing).
The Exhibition is organized under the support of Educational Foundation of ESIEA (Union of Editors of Daily Athenian Press)
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