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The transformation of the building into an artists hub<ref>{{cite web |title=Σημείο κατατεθέν «των καλών και των παράξενων» της Αθήνας |url=https://popaganda.gr/citylife/to-communitism-simeio-katatethen-ton-kalon-kai-ton-paraxenon-tis-athinas-allazei-selida/ |publisher=[[Popagand.gr]] |access-date=June 7, 2023 |author=Anstasia Vaitsopoulou |
The transformation of the building into an artists hub<ref>{{cite web |title=Σημείο κατατεθέν «των καλών και των παράξενων» της Αθήνας |url=https://popaganda.gr/citylife/to-communitism-simeio-katatethen-ton-kalon-kai-ton-paraxenon-tis-athinas-allazei-selida/ |publisher=[[Popagand.gr]] |access-date=June 7, 2023 |author=Anstasia Vaitsopoulou |
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}}</ref> 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 [[Museum|museums]]. The building served as a venue for a variety of [[Exhibition|exhibitions]], [[Performance|performances]], and [[Project|initiative projects]]. |
}}</ref> 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 [[Museum|museums]]. The building served as a venue for a variety of [[Exhibition|exhibitions]], [[Performance|performances]], and [[Project|initiative projects]]. |
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== Community == |
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The building members were a community of [[Artist|artists]], [[Architect|architects]], [[Performing arts|performers]], [[Writer|writers]], [[Actor|actors]], and [[Poet|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''<ref>{{cite web |title=Natassa Dourida |
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|url=https://www.onassis.org/people/natassa-dourida |publisher=[[Onassis Foundation]] |access-date=June 7, 2023 |author=Katia Papanikola |
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}}</ref>([[Conceptual art|conceptual artist]], [[civil engineer]]), ''Angel Torticollis'' <ref>{{cite web |title=Ο περφόρμερ Άγγελος Τορτικώλης |
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|url=https://www.lifo.gr/tropos-zois/fashion/aggele-mas-aresei-poly-i-foysta-soy |publisher=[[Lifo.gr]] |access-date=September 15, 2019 |author=Meropi Kokkini |
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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 |
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|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 |
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|url=https://www.currentathens.gr/events/event/4117-the-aftermath |publisher=[[Current Athens]] |access-date=January 19, 2023 |
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}}</ref> just a few months before Kerameikou 28 closed in 2023. |
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== Role in Athens Art Scene == |
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Keramikou 28 quickly became known in Athens' [[subculture]] art scene<ref>{{cite web |title=Μία urban διεκδίκηση στην Πλ. Αυδή από το Communitism |url=https://www.athensvoice.gr/life/life-in-athens/481447/ena-aythaireto-parking-ginetai-plateia-sto-metaxoyrgeio/ |publisher=[[Athens Voice]] |access-date= March 10, 2018|author=Filipa Dimitriadi |
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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=«Neoclassical grounds VI: As Xanasistithoume»: Ένα καλλιτεχνικό εγχείρημα από την ομάδα του Communitism |url=https://www.lifo.gr/thegoodlifo/good-living/neoclassical-grounds-vi-xanasistithoume-ena-kallitehniko-egheirima-apo-tin |publisher=[[Lifo.gr]] |access-date= November 3, 2022 |author=Lifo Team|date=3 November 2022 }}</ref>. 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<ref>{{cite web |title=Το εμβληματικό κτίριο της Κεραμεικού 28|url=https://www.oneman.gr/onecity/urban/to-emvlimatiko-ktirio-tis-kerameikou-28-poleitai-kai-to-communitism-psaxnei-neo-spiti/ |publisher=[[oneman.gr]] |access-date=May 9, 2023 |author=Angelos Kladis |
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|date=9 May 2023 }}</ref> to Athens' growing art scene<ref>{{cite web |title=Can Athens become Europe's new arts capital? |
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|url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20170509-can-athens-become-europes-new-arts-capital |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=May 9, 2017 |author=Alastair Sooke |
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}}</ref>, hosting a variety of [[Exhibition|exhibitions]], [[Performance|performances]], and innovative projects within its walls. |
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== The End of Keramikou 28 == |
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In May 2023<ref>{{cite web |title=Το τελευταίο αντίο στο Communitism |url=https://popaganda.gr/newstrack/culture/to-teleytaio-antio-sto-communitism-poy-anachorei-meta-apo-6-chronia-apo-tin-odo-kerameikoy-28/ |publisher=[[Popaganda.gr]] |access-date=May 14, 2023 |author=Communitism}}</ref>, 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. |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://communitism.space/ Communitism Website] |
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* [https://www.onassis.org/people/communitism Onassis Foundation] |
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* [https://www.teh.net/our-members/communitism/ Trans Europe Halles] |
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| Established | 2017 |
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| Location | Metaxourgeio Keramikou 28, Athens, Greece |
| Type | Self-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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kerry Kolasa-Sikiaridi. "Athens-Based 'Communitism' Organization Giving New Life to Crumbling Buildings in Historic Athens Neighborhood". Greek Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ^ Quynh Tran (14 July 2017). "How Has documenta 14 Impacted the Athens Art Scene?". Artnet. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ Anstasia Vaitsopoulou. "Σημείο κατατεθέν «των καλών και των παράξενων» της Αθήνας". Popagand.gr. Retrieved June 7, 2023.