SKOUFA GALLERY is delighted to present a special exhibition dedicated to the distinguished and historically significant artist Yannis Gaitis, in collaboration with his daughter, Loretta Gaitis. The exhibition will run until 5 December 2026.
Through a carefully curated selection of works from the artist’s personal studio, Skoufa Gallery invites the public to take a unique journey into the artistic world of Yannis Gaitis. The exhibition features works from different periods of his career, some of which are being presented to the public for the very first time.
The exhibition includes early drawings from the period 1948–1950, drawings from 1957, as well as papier découpé works (1970) and gouache on paper works (1971), highlighting the evolution of his artistic language.
In addition, wooden constructions, toys and ceramic busts, dating up to 1984, complete this presentation of four decades of artistic creation.
Yannis Gaitis (1923–1984) was one of Greece’s most important artists and a pioneer of post-war modernism. An advocate of the new European artistic movements of his time, he left a distinctive mark on Greek art through his highly individual artistic style.
The defining feature of his artistic production is his iconic «Little Men» figures, which remain to this day a powerful symbol of the massification of the individual, raising fundamental questions about political and social issues.
The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to explore his artistic world and encounter works that are being shown to the public for the first time.
SKOUFA GALLERY
Skoufa 4, Kolonaki, 10673 Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 210 3643025, +30 210 3603541
Opening Hours:
- Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Email: info@skoufagallery.gr
Website: www.skoufagallery.gr
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