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|date=15 September 2019 }}</ref> ([[Performing arts|performer]], [[Queer art|queer artist]] ), and ''Maaike Stutterheim'' <ref>{{cite web |title=Μια ολλανδή εικαστικός κλείνει το μάτι στην Αθήνα της κρίσης
|date=15 September 2019 }}</ref> ([[Performing arts|performer]], [[Queer art|queer artist]] ), and ''Maaike Stutterheim'' <ref>{{cite web |title=Μια ολλανδή εικαστικός κλείνει το μάτι στην Αθήνα της κρίσης
|url=https://www.tovima.gr/2014/10/20/society/mia-ollandi-eikastikos-kleinei-to-mati-stin-athina-tis-krisis/ |publisher=[[To Vima]] |access-date=October 20, 2014 |author=Eleni Konstantatou
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|date=20 October 2014 }}</ref> ([[actor]], [[Performing arts|performer]], [[curator]]) played key roles in the shaping of Keramikou 28. Over time, the community expanded to include other artists, such as ''Bjorn Ricketts, Mochi Georgiou, Hermes Pittakos, Eleni Voultsidou, Tom Hamilton, Dida Dourida, Francesca Kezich, Flavia Stagi, Iselys Rinaldi'' and the last member to join Kerameikou 28, [[Greek Americans|Greek-American]] conceptual artist, [[Filmmaking|filmmaker]] and poet, ''Gianni Kazakis'' who was invited to join the community after his solo show ''«The Aftermath»''<ref>{{cite web |title=The Aftermath
|date=20 October 2014 }}</ref> ([[actor]], [[Performing arts|performer]], [[curator]]) played key roles in the shaping of Keramikou 28. Over time, the community expanded to include other artists, such as ''Bjorn Ricketts, Mochi Georgiou, Hermes Pittakos, Eleni Voultsidou, Tom Hamilton, Dida Dourida, Francesca Kezich, Flavia Stagi, Iselys Rinaldi'' and the last member to join Kerameikou 28, [[Greek Americans|Greek-American]] conceptual artist, [[Filmmaking|filmmaker]] and poet, ''[[Gianni Kazakis]]'' who was invited to join the community after his solo show ''«The Aftermath»''<ref>{{cite web |title=The Aftermath
|url=https://www.currentathens.gr/events/event/4117-the-aftermath |publisher=[[Current Athens]] |access-date=January 19, 2023
|url=https://www.currentathens.gr/events/event/4117-the-aftermath |publisher=[[Current Athens]] |access-date=January 19, 2023
}}</ref> just a few months before Kerameikou 28 closed in 2023.
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Keramikou 28
Front side of Keramikou 28
Established2017
LocationMetaxourgeio Keramikou 28, Athens, Greece
TypeSelf-managed social center, Art Center

Keramikou 28, also known as Communitism building[1], was a social art center in Athens, Greece closely resembled with Kunsthaus Tacheles in Berlin, Germany. It was housed in a neoclassical structure located at the Greek capital in the Metaxourgeio[2] district on Keramikou 28 Street. It functioned as a self-managed social center by a community of national and international artists who relocated to Athens during Documenta 14[3].

The transformation of the building into an artists hub[4] provided a venue for to the Athenian subculture art scene both for emerging and established artists to exhibit their work and engage in creative pursuits outside traditional galleries and museums. The building served as a venue for a variety of exhibitions, performances, and initiative projects.

Community

The building members were a community of artists, architects, performers, writers, actors, and poets, each autonomously operating their unique spaces within the building. At its core, Communitism as group laid the foundation for Keramikou 28. Within this community, artist like Natassa Dourida[5](conceptual artist, civil engineer), Angel Torticollis [6] (performer, queer artist ), and Maaike Stutterheim [7] (actor, performer, curator) played key roles in the shaping of Keramikou 28. Over time, the community expanded to include other artists, such as Bjorn Ricketts, Mochi Georgiou, Hermes Pittakos, Eleni Voultsidou, Tom Hamilton, Dida Dourida, Francesca Kezich, Flavia Stagi, Iselys Rinaldi and the last member to join Kerameikou 28, Greek-American conceptual artist, filmmaker and poet, Gianni Kazakis who was invited to join the community after his solo show «The Aftermath»[8] just a few months before Kerameikou 28 closed in 2023.

Role in Athens Art Scene

Keramikou 28 quickly became known in Athens' subculture art scene[9][10]. It offered a space for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work and participate in creative endeavors beyond the traditional settings of private galleries and museums. The building became a symbol[11] to Athens' growing art scene[12], hosting a variety of exhibitions, performances, and innovative projects within its walls.

The End of Keramikou 28

In May 2023[13], confrontations with the property owners arose due to the gentrification of the area where the building was evacuated with the intention of listing it on the real estate market. Today, the building of Keramikou 28 stands as a symbol of the Athenian art scene through the numerous exhibitions, performances, and projects hosted within its walls.

References

  1. ^ Dimitris Kyriazis (24 March 2017). "Communitism στο δεύτερο μεγάλο αθηναϊκό πρότζεκτ τους με αφετηρία ένα υπέροχο κτίριο στο «βαθύ Μεταξουργείο»". Lifo.gr. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
  2. ^ Kerry Kolasa-Sikiaridi. "Athens-Based 'Communitism' Organization Giving New Life to Crumbling Buildings in Historic Athens Neighborhood". Greek Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
  3. ^ Quynh Tran (14 July 2017). "How Has documenta 14 Impacted the Athens Art Scene?". Artnet. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Anstasia Vaitsopoulou. "Σημείο κατατεθέν «των καλών και των παράξενων» της Αθήνας". Popagand.gr. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Katia Papanikola. "Natassa Dourida". Onassis Foundation. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Meropi Kokkini (15 September 2019). "Ο περφόρμερ Άγγελος Τορτικώλης". Lifo.gr. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  7. ^ Eleni Konstantatou (20 October 2014). "Μια ολλανδή εικαστικός κλείνει το μάτι στην Αθήνα της κρίσης". To Vima. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  8. ^ "The Aftermath". Current Athens. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  9. ^ Filipa Dimitriadi. "Μία urban διεκδίκηση στην Πλ. Αυδή από το Communitism". Athens Voice. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  10. ^ Lifo Team (3 November 2022). "«Neoclassical grounds VI: As Xanasistithoume»: Ένα καλλιτεχνικό εγχείρημα από την ομάδα του Communitism". Lifo.gr. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  11. ^ Angelos Kladis (9 May 2023). "Το εμβληματικό κτίριο της Κεραμεικού 28". oneman.gr. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  12. ^ Alastair Sooke. "Can Athens become Europe's new arts capital?". BBC. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  13. ^ Communitism. "Το τελευταίο αντίο στο Communitism". Popaganda.gr. Retrieved May 14, 2023.

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