Opening Night Recap and Photo Album
On September 18th, 2024, the Cyprus House in London hosted the vibrant opening of "There is an Island II: Expressions of Cyprus by Young Artists". The exhibition features extraordinary artwork from young Cypriot artists and students from various schools in the UK and Cyprus, inspired by themes of memory, land, and the future.
The opening night began with a welcome speech by the Cultural Counsellor, Marios Theocharous, followed by the official opening by the Cypriot High Commissioner. Guests had the opportunity to explore sections of the exhibition, including Reflections of Resilience, Hourglass, and Postcards from Cyprus.
The participating schools are:
Ashmole Greek School
St. Charalambos Greek School in Luton
Agia Marina Greek School-Stoke on Trent
St. Mary’s School at Queenswell Greek School
St. Demetrios Greek School
Saint Cyril & Methodios School in Mansfield
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox School
Goffs Greek School
Sotiros Christou Greek School
Agios Eleftherios Greek School
Saint George Greek School in Kingston
Weston Super Mare Greek School
Saint Panteleimon Greek School
Apostle Barnabas Greek School
Agia Triada Greek School in Birmingham
We are excited to share a photo album from this memorable evening, celebrating the creativity and talent of our young artists.
Check out the photo album, photos by Giorgos Othonos.
The exhibition will remain open until October 31st, 2024, with curated tours available during lunch breaks and special events scheduled during the Frieze Festival on Saturday, October 12th.