Takis: Sculptor of Magnetism, Light and Sound

Takis: Sculptor of Magnetism, Light and Sound

WHAT: An exhibition, in collaboration with Tate Modern, on Takis (Panayiotis Vassilakis, 1925–2019), the legendary conceptual sculptor, who pa seed away last year. The exhibition was conceived by the renowned UK critic and close friend of Takis, Guy Brett, and Michael Wellen, Curator, International Art, Tate Modern. Takis looked for essential poetry and beauty in the universe, particularly in the electromagnetic one. He was considered as one of the most original artistic voices of his time : his art was one of the most innovative of the century. This exhibition is the last conceived with the artist. It displays a selection of work from the 1950’s to 2000.

WHEN: Until October 25

WHERE: Museum of Cycladic Art, Vasilissis Sofias Av. & Irodotou 1 St, Tel: +30.210.722.832.13, cycladic.gr