Marina Vernicos
Marina Vernicos was born in Athens. She studied communications and photography at Emerson College in Boston, USA, and business administration at the Harvard Extension School in Cambridge. She has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Athens, London, Paris, Monaco, Florence, Qatar, and New York. Her work has also been showcased in exhibitions at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, the Louvre Museum in Paris, and the Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul. Her work has earned several accolades, including the Sandro Botticelli Prize in Italy and recognition at the La Grande Exposition Universelle in France. She was nominated Photographer of the Year 2018 by National Geographic and awarded first prize at the Global Art Awards in Dubai. She also received the "Sandro Botticelli" prize at Palazzo Giucciardi Bongianni in Florence and the "La Grande Exposition Universelle" prize at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Vernicos has collaborated on photo projects with companies such as Mercedes, Perrier, Napapijri, Folli Follie, Sani Resort, and has been selected as an ambassador for Hermès, La Prairie, and Omega. Her work can also be seen in distinguished hotels like Amanzoe and Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Greece and Turkey. She has published six books. A photo from her second book Antartica won a National Geographic Award in the NATURE category in 2009. Vernicos is also the founder and President of CREAID, a non-profit organization with a humanitarian mandate served through creativity and art.
Aelia Selection
Aelia Selection. Fotini Kostouli is the owner and the designer of the Aelia Selection jewelry brand. She began discovering the jewelry world and the magic of working with various materials and techniques 20 years ago. On 2014, she founded the brand Aelia Selection, creating series of jewelry, utilizing art elements and providing an expression of glamor. Each individual piece offers a unique combination of colors and textures, articulating people's individuality.
Fotini divides her collections in themes, providing a cohesive flow. Her concepts apart from being displayed in numerous concept stores, have also been displayed in galleries, museums & fashion shows, all over Greece as well as in Paris, London, Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest & New York.
Her vision is to motivate women to dare showing their unique personality, onto their everyday outfit, utilising art to express themselves.
Ermina Avramidou
Ermina Avramidou is a visual artist living and working between London and Thessaloniki. Her work bridges painting and sculpture, as she creates three-dimensional wall sculptures using industrial materials, vibrant colors, and tactile surfaces that challenge perception. Deception, transformation, and sensory illusion lie at the core of her practice.
She gained international recognition when she was selected from thousands of entries to exhibit at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London (2015 & 2019). Since then, her work has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Europe and internationally. Most recently, she participated in the acclaimed "The Future is Female" exhibition at the Garrison Chapel in London (2024), exploring themes of female power and presence in contemporary art.
Avramidou's sculptures evoke theatricality, movement, and tension, combining glossy automotive finishes with hand-sculpted forms. Her art invites the viewer into a visual dialogue between softness and rigidity, light and shadow, form and illusion.
Dennis Beach
Dennis Beach began his studies as an engineer, a skill that allows him to transform wood—his material of choice—into the sinuous and complex shapes that are his hallmark. Keenly observing nature, Beach enjoys abstracting and synthesizing its shapes, colors, and repetitions into works that are "both visually exciting and contemplative."
Beach attended Montgomery College and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, and he received his MFA from the University of Delaware. Early on, he was influenced by minimalist contemporary artists like Ellsworth Kelly, Anne Truitt, and Richard Serra. He still believes that "it is important to see what other artists are doing," whether they are working in proximity to his practice or very differently. Thus, in addition to keeping up with fellow artists in Delaware and Philadelphia, the Wilmington resident frequently travels to New York.
The sculptor has held 15 solo exhibitions and participated in 27 group shows, with his work featured in the collections of institutions like Comcast (Philadelphia) and the Delaware Art Museum. However, Beach continues to seek new artistic avenues. A welcome challenge for him is discovering ways to fabricate and engineer his complex pieces. Recently, he has been using Adobe Illustrator coupled with a CNC router (computer-controlled) to construct his works more efficiently.
Venia Bechraki
Venia Bechraki is a contemporary Greek artist whose work explores the intersection of symbolism, mythology, and modern identity. Known for her evocative compositions and refined use of color and form, Venia draws inspiration from ancient narratives and reinterprets them through a deeply personal, often abstract lens. Her art reflects a profound connection to cultural memory while offering a fresh, introspective perspective on the human experience.
Max Blagg
Max Blagg is a British-born poet, writer, and performer who has been an influential figure in New York City's downtown literary and art scenes since 1971. His work encompasses poetry, visual art, and performance, often blurring the lines between these mediums. His performances have taken place at renowned venues like the Guggenheim Museum.
Brian Block
Brian Block is a multidisciplinary American artist whose work blends organic forms with architectural precision, creating pieces that evoke both structure and spontaneity. With a background in design and a passion for material exploration, Brian's art often investigates the tension between nature and the built environment. His distinctive aesthetic invites viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the subtle harmonies and contrasts that define the modern world.
Black Borden
Black Borden is a visionary American artist whose work challenges conventions through bold visual language and raw emotional intensity. Merging street culture influences with fine art sensibilities, Borden creates powerful narratives that reflect themes of identity, resilience, and social commentary. His pieces are layered with symbolism and texture, offering a visceral experience that resonates deeply with contemporary audiences.
Jeff and Alina Bliumis
Jeff and Alina Bliumis are New York–based collaborative artists whose work explores community, migration, and cultural identity. Known for their ongoing project A Painting for a Family Dinner, they transform social encounters into participatory art, blending private and public life. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Bronx Museum, the Jewish Museum, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Victoria Bartlett
Victoria Bartlett is a British-born artist, designer, and stylist whose work bridges fashion and contemporary art. Known for founding VPL, she blends architectural form with wearable sculpture, pushing boundaries between lingerie, sportswear, and art.
Dennis Beach
Dennis Beach began his studies as an engineer, a skill that allows him to transform wood—his material of choice—into the sinuous and complex shapes that are his hallmark. Keenly observing nature, Beach enjoys abstracting and synthesizing its shapes, colors, and repetitions into works that are "both visually exciting and contemplative."
Beach attended Montgomery College and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, and he received his MFA from the University of Delaware. Early on, he was influenced by minimalist contemporary artists like Ellsworth Kelly, Anne Truitt, and Richard Serra. He still believes that "it is important to see what other artists are doing," whether they are working in proximity to his practice or very differently. Thus, in addition to keeping up with fellow artists in Delaware and Philadelphia, the Wilmington resident frequently travels to New York.
The sculptor has held 15 solo exhibitions and participated in 27 group shows, with his work featured in the collections of institutions like Comcast (Philadelphia) and the Delaware Art Museum. However, Beach continues to seek new artistic avenues. A welcome challenge for him is discovering ways to fabricate and engineer his complex pieces. Recently, he has been using Adobe Illustrator coupled with a CNC router (computer-controlled) to construct his works more efficiently.
CHRELE
Elena Kontorousi and Christianna Proestou founded CHRELE ATHENA—a name synonymous with luxury, discretion, and unparalleled elegance. Their passion for handcrafted designs, along with their pursuit of simplicity and natural beauty, guides every creation, offering a unique experience to those who wish to express their personality through authentic elegance and style.
Their goal is to craft timeless pieces that stand the test of time, reflecting values of sustainability, high quality, and meticulous attention to detail. They blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, focusing on superior materials and precision in finishing. Through their collections, they aim to touch the hearts of those seeking authenticity and personal expression through their accessories.
Ilias Christopoulos
Ilias Christopoulos was born in Kalamata in 1976. He studied ceramics under Hero-Myrto Maganari and Saimon Hill, as well as at the Ceramics School of the Municipality of Nicaea. He is a member of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece and the International Academy of Ceramics. He has won three awards and received three mentions at Pan-Hellenic Ceramic Exhibitions. Christopoulos has held three solo exhibitions of ceramics in Greece and has participated in 30 group exhibitions in Greece and 14 abroad, including in France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Denmark, and Japan. His works are part of private collections, including those in the Municipality of Maroussi, the Anetopoulos Museum (Volos), and ceramic museums in Slovenia, Hungary, and Japan.
He has collaborated with the workshops of DEPA Patras, Kalamata, Ioannina, and Kyparissia, as well as with the Athens Concert Hall in the George Pompidou Center's training program, the Pedagogical Department of the University of Patras, and the Artistic Centre of Kalamata. He also collaborates with the Alkioni Association in Nafpaktos.
Christopoulos is the founder of the Group of Ceramists Traces and holds ceramic workshops in Kalamata and Patras, where he lives and creates.
Fetolia
Fetolia is a luxury silk scarf brand where art, heritage, and craftsmanship converge to create timeless, wearable masterpieces. Designed in Greece and crafted with precision between Greek and Italian ateliers each scarf is made from 100% pure silk and tells a story rooted in mythology, architecture, and modern artistic expression. With collections that range from bold, fashion-forward designs to minimalist elegance, Fetolia offers versatile pieces that can be styled in countless ways—worn, gifted, or collected. More than an accessory, each scarf is an heirloom that reflects individuality, sophistication, and cultural depth. Committed to sustainability and ethical production, Fetolia invites art lovers, fashion connoisseurs, and conscious consumers to embrace a lifestyle of refined expression and responsible luxury.
Dora Haralambaki
Dora Haralambaki is a Greek artist and jewelry designer known for her sculptural, handcrafted pieces that blend fine art with wearable design. Inspired by painting and art history, she creates bold, colorful collections using materials like porcelain and bronze.
MBARQGO
MBARQGO is pronounced "em-bahr-goh." An embargo can be defined as a restraint, a hindrance, or a prohibition of goods from one place to another. Life sometimes presents us with 'embargoes' in our paths. However, as resilient individuals, we owe it to ourselves to strap up and navigate these obstacles by any means necessary.
The concept behind MBARQGO is centered on the free movement of individuals and their belongings. We must "Mbarq" on our own journeys and "Go" forth to obtain what we seek.
MBARQGO's handcrafted pieces are made in limited runs from the finest and most luxurious materials available. Designed to appeal to those with a refined sense of style, these pieces also ensure durability that will last. The products are crafted to help you break through the barriers and bottlenecks of life, whether you're heading around the block or around the world.
MBARQGO has collaborated with brands such as TOMS*, LAND ROVER*, AUDI*, PORSCHE*, MERCEDES-BENZ*, and GAYLORD HOTELS*.
VANILE ON THE ROCK by Vanessa Geroulanos
Vanessa Geroulanos is the creative mind behind Vanile on the Rock (V0R), a jewelry collection that combines luxury, sculpture, and inspiration. The collection features a diverse range of designs suitable for the modern, chic woman, adding sophistication and confidence to her wardrobe throughout the day. Drawing inspiration from organic forms, Vanessa transforms them into captivating wearable art through her creative vision. She utilizes a variety of metal finishes to create a unique and mesmerizing jewelry experience.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Apparel and Textile Design from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and an Advanced Fashion Degree from Central Saint Martins. She has had a successful career as Head Designer for various fashion houses in New York and Athens, while also teaching Textile Surface Design at the University of Athens. After two decades in the apparel industry, Vanessa decided to pursue her passion for designing jewelry and lifestyle products.
Her artistic style is defined by abstract modernism, and her love for travel continually inspires her work. Vanessa believes in the philosophy of "Simplicity plus Subtlety equals Perfection!" and strives to live by it while constantly seeking fresh sources of inspiration.
Antonis Tsakiris
Antonis Tsakiris was born in Athens in 1970. He graduated from the German School of Applied Graphic Arts and Design-Athens branch (Gebrauchgraphik der Akademie fuer das Graphische Gewerbe in Muenchen, Athen) under Professor Fritz Ludtke.
Tsakiris is an established painter, focused in figurative art. He creates a personal universe where imaginary figures are haunting his personal myth. The enigmatic character of his works reveals his ongoing desire to surpass reality and meet with everything that is dreamlike and surreal.
Some of his works are included in private collections in Greece and abroad (Dakis Joannou Collection, National Bank of Greece Art Collection, Imago Mundi (Luciano Benetton Collection), Frissiras Museum Collection, Anthony & Azia Hadjioannou Collection, Giorgos Vogiatzoglou Collection etc.).
Ahmed Yacoubi
Ahmed Yacoubi (1928–1985) was a Moroccan painter, storyteller, and poet known for his richly layered, metaphysical oil paintings. Discovered by Paul and Jane Bowles, he exhibited internationally and was supported by Peggy Guggenheim. His surreal, symbolic works, influenced by his friendship with Francis Bacon, explore inner psychological and cosmic themes.
Achilles Lavidis
Achilles Lavidis is a Greek-Australian artist, architect, actor, director, and illustrator whose work spans theatre, film, and visual arts. Born in Egypt and raised in Sydney, he studied architecture, acting, and film before embarking on a 30-year creative journey between Australia and New York. His art—rooted in instinct, form, and color—explores themes of belonging and the human spirit.
Anna Samara
Anna Samara is a Greek visual artist based in New York City. She holds an MFA from Parsons School of Design and an Integrated Master's from the Athens School of Fine Arts. Her work combines scientific tools like thermal imaging with traditional media to explore themes of representation and visibility in today's surveillance culture.
Artemis Kotioni
Artemis Kotioni (b. 1995, Athens) is a Greek visual artist based in New York and Athens. Her work bridges abstraction and representation, employing a geometric visual language to explore themes such as geological matter, outer space, and archaeological ruins. Utilizing oil paint, she layers transparency to create depth while referencing the two-dimensionality of the painting surface.
Bill Hayward
Bill Hayward is an acclaimed American photographer, filmmaker, painter, and author celebrated for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Renowned for his groundbreaking Collaborative-Self series, he transforms portraiture into a powerful act of artistic collaboration, inviting subjects to participate in the creation of their own image. His books, including Bad Behavior and Chasing Dragons, along with his experimental films, blend photography, performance, and movement to reveal the raw complexity of human expression.
Black Borden
Black Borden is a visionary American artist whose work challenges conventions through bold visual language and raw emotional intensity. Merging street culture influences with fine art sensibilities, Borden creates powerful narratives that reflect themes of identity, resilience, and social commentary. His pieces are layered with symbolism and texture, offering a visceral experience that resonates deeply with contemporary audiences.
Brenda Zlamany
Brenda Zlamany is a Brooklyn-based painter and portraitist recognized for merging classical technique with a contemporary, socially conscious approach. Her acclaimed series, including The Itinerant Portraitist and 100/100, combine intimate watercolor portraits with film to highlight overlooked communities and bring visibility to diverse human stories. A Fulbright and Pollock‑Krasner Fellow, she has completed major public commissions for institutions such as Yale University and the World Bank.
Brian Block
Brian Block is a multidisciplinary American artist whose work blends organic forms with architectural precision, creating pieces that evoke both structure and spontaneity. With a background in design and a passion for material exploration, Brian's art often investigates the tension between nature and the built environment. His distinctive aesthetic invites viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the subtle harmonies and contrasts that define the modern world.
Anna Samara
Anna Samara is a Greek visual artist based in New York City. She holds an MFA from Parsons School of Design and an Integrated Master's from the Athens School of Fine Arts. Her work combines scientific tools like thermal imaging with traditional media to explore themes of representation and visibility in today's surveillance culture.
Artemis Kotioni
Artemis Kotioni (b. 1995, Athens) is a Greek visual artist based in New York and Athens. Her work bridges abstraction and representation, employing a geometric visual language to explore themes such as geological matter, outer space, and archaeological ruins. Utilizing oil paint, she layers transparency to create depth while referencing the two-dimensionality of the painting surface.
Bill Hayward
Bill Hayward is an acclaimed American photographer, filmmaker, painter, and author celebrated for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Renowned for his groundbreaking Collaborative-Self series, he transforms portraiture into a powerful act of artistic collaboration, inviting subjects to participate in the creation of their own image. His books, including Bad Behavior and Chasing Dragons, along with his experimental films, blend photography, performance, and movement to reveal the raw complexity of human expression.
Brenda Zlamany
Brenda Zlamany is a Brooklyn-based painter and portraitist recognized for merging classical technique with a contemporary, socially conscious approach. Her acclaimed series, including The Itinerant Portraitist and 100/100, combine intimate watercolor portraits with film to highlight overlooked communities and bring visibility to diverse human stories. A Fulbright and Pollock‑Krasner Fellow, she has completed major public commissions for institutions such as Yale University and the World Bank.
Carmen La Griega
Carmen La Griega (born 1971, Madrid) is a multidisciplinary Spanish artist known for her emotionally charged paintings, performances, and pedagogical projects. Her work often explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation. In 2019, she initiated El Taller de la Alegría, a project that uses art to support individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Eleni Paridi
Eleni Paridi is a Greek artist known for her stunning photography of clear quartz crystals, transforming them into luminous, abstract images. Combining her background in psychology and holistic practices, her work invites viewers to explore the unseen and meditate on the natural world. She has exhibited internationally, including notable shows in New York and Athens.
Eric Fuschi
Eric Fuschi is a contemporary artist whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation through a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, and installation. His art often delves into the human experience, reflecting on personal and collective histories.
F‑Twins
Anna and Valeriia Lyshchenko, known as F‑Twins, are Ukrainian-born, U.S.-based artists and founders of the art movement Primarealism. Working across painting, collage, performance, and film, they explore the intersection of emotion, philosophy, and perception. Their Manifesto of Primarealism invites viewers to experience hidden layers of reality.
Hans Weigand
Hans Weigand (born 1954 in Austria) is a Vienna-based multidisciplinary artist known for fusing traditional techniques like woodcut and watercolor with digital media, pop culture, and punk-inspired imagery. His apocalyptic, surreal works explore freedom, failure, and society's extremes, often incorporating painting, print, video, and music.
Irina Movmyga
Irina Movmyga (b. 1969, Russia) is a New York–based jewelry designer known for her sculptural, handcrafted accessories made from polymer clay. Her brand, IR Wear, blends organic and architectural forms inspired by her fine arts background and Russian heritage.
Irini Karayannopoulou
Irini Karayannopoulou is a Greek visual artist whose multifaceted practice spans painting, collage, and multimedia installations. Her work often reinterprets imagery from pop culture, advertising, and classical art, creating layered compositions that challenge perceptions of identity, beauty, and mass media. With a distinctive aesthetic that blends humor, critique, and nostalgia, Irini invites viewers into a world where the familiar becomes uncanny and the past collides with the present.
Jeff and Alina Bliumis
Jeff and Alina Bliumis are New York–based collaborative artists whose work explores community, migration, and cultural identity. Known for their ongoing project A Painting for a Family Dinner, they transform social encounters into participatory art, blending private and public life. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Bronx Museum, the Jewish Museum, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Kleitia Kokalari
Kleitia Kokalari is a Greek visual artist and decorator based in Athens. After earning a diploma in fashion design from the Veloudakis School and studying sculpture and painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts, she transitioned from a decade-long career in visual merchandising into fine arts. Her creative journey spans oil paintings—often featured by The Opening Gallery on Artsy such as Dark Blues (2022), Mirror, Release (2023), Sea and Land (2022), Christmas (2023), Wine Dark Sea (2023), Exodus (2023), and Uncanny (2022)—that explore evocative themes through textured, abstracted landscapes and forms. Her art invites reflection on emotional depths and spatial perception, marrying her background in fashion and visual display with a painterly sensitivity to form and color.
Marita Pappa
Marita Pappa (b. 1988, Greece) is an interdisciplinary artist whose work spans sculpture, text, sound, and photography. Her practice explores themes of the body, time, and public space, often through site-specific installations and urban interventions. In 2024, she received a Fulbright Artist Grant and is currently hosted at The New School in New York.
Margarita Myrogianni
Margarita Myrogianni is a Greek visual artist known for her evocative still-life photography, sculptural objects, and jewelry. Her work blends mythology, everyday materials, and architectural elements to create poetic, psychologically charged compositions. With a background in fine arts and design, she explores themes of memory, transformation, and narrative through refined, minimal forms.
Matthias van Arkel
Matthias van Arkel (born 1967) is a Swedish artist renowned for transforming traditional painting into a dynamic sculptural form. Using platinum-cure silicone rubber as his primary medium, he creates bold, three-dimensional abstractions that capture the fluidity and energy of brushstrokes in tangible, tactile shapes. His innovative work challenges conventional boundaries between painting and sculpture, inviting viewers to experience color and gesture as physical presence.
Max Blagg
Max Blagg is a British-born poet, writer, and performer who has been an influential figure in New York City's downtown literary and art scenes since 1971. His work encompasses poetry, visual art, and performance, often blurring the lines between these mediums. His performances have taken place at renowned venues like the Guggenheim Museum.
Mia Enell
Mia Enell (born 1967 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is a New York–based interdisciplinary artist whose work fuses painting, drawing, and text to explore the subconscious with both humor and psychological depth. Known for her surreal, dreamlike imagery and haiku-like phrases, she creates intimate visual narratives that invite reflection on the human experience.
Peggy Kliafa
Peggy Kliafa (b. 1967, Greece) is a multimedia artist based in Athens, known for exploring themes of illness and healing through painting, sculpture, installation, and digital art. Her notable series like Bacteria and Armory use unconventional materials to reflect on the body's fragility.
Regina Scully
Regina Scully is a New Orleans–based painter known for abstract landscapes that blend organic forms with intricate calligraphic lines. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the University of New Orleans. Her work is featured in collections like the New Orleans Museum of Art and earned her the 2017 Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant.
Victoria Bartlett
Victoria Bartlett is a British-born artist, designer, and stylist whose work bridges fashion and contemporary art. Known for founding VPL, she blends architectural form with wearable sculpture, pushing boundaries between lingerie, sportswear, and art.
Venia Bechraki
Venia Bechraki is a contemporary Greek artist whose work explores the intersection of symbolism, mythology, and modern identity. Known for her evocative compositions and refined use of color and form, Venia draws inspiration from ancient narratives and reinterprets them through a deeply personal, often abstract lens. Her art reflects a profound connection to cultural memory while offering a fresh, introspective perspective on the human experience.
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