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JUNE 30 - JULY 11, 2026 TRANSMUTATION OF CONCEPTS SOLO EXHIBITION ARTIST: KILIFI ATHINA On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. , we are pleased to inaugurate the solo exhibition of Athina Kilifi entitled "Transmutation of Concepts" The Curator of the Exhibition, Annita Patsouraki – Art Historian , states: "Athina Kilifi is a painter and fashion designer. Having grown up in America, studied in Italy, and frequently visited Greece, she has accumulated knowledge, experiences, and inspiration from diverse cultural environments. Dynamic, impulsive, and imaginative, with profound existential concerns, she channels her creative expression into complex images of spiritual exaltation and inner dialogue. ‘The Transmutation of Concepts’ is her first solo exhibition. The paintings, independent in subject matter, move and swirl around timeless questions concerning the human journey and evolution, as well as the influences and transformations that shape it. The concept of existence, the miracle of birth, and the search for being itself are subconscious reflections and questions that she approaches through a variety of formal means, often employing allegorical undertones. Organic and inorganic visual forms narrate stories through evident influences of Abstract Expressionism combined with a distinctive descriptive skill. Through a synthesis of visual expression and perceptive thought, she renders her subjects abstractly—simplifying, analyzing, and simultaneously deepening their essence. By seeking fundamental visual elements, she succeeds in expressing her aesthetic vision, transmuting familiar external manifestations of matter and living beings. The canvas is transformed into a field of activity where the presentation of objects is cast aside. Geometric forms eloquently depict surreal references through selective abstraction and balanced formulations. Representation of form is limited, suggestive, or entirely rejected. Within the language of Conceptual Art and Expressionist Abstraction, the radical transformation of an object’s substance, the presence of nature, and the change of essence that turns it into something different signify its transmutation, its evolution into a new state. This modification may be identified with beautification and spiritual elevation. The explanatory titles accompanying each composition—such as Genesis, Evolution, and Mati Charm (Evil Eye Beads)—guide the viewer’s thoughts and make them an accomplice, a collaborator in the artist’s intellectual process. Emotion emerges spontaneously and dominates the composition. It captures attention, surprises the viewer, and creates a unique sense of wonder. Driven by powerful inner impulses of feeling, the artist develops an aesthetic and theoretical dialogue of communication with the audience. Compositions of bold color mixtures and tonal variations are lavishly distributed across the pictorial surface. The accidental forms that selectively emerge are shaped and defined by the artist with the meaning of existence and the impression of every living being. Through color, all aspects and energies of life are gathered and symbolized—an experiential invocation of existence and creation. Through inner introspection and spiritual inquiry, with an emphasis on spontaneous and subconscious expression, Athina Kilifi seeks to understand herself, to search for the meaning of life, and to delve into the essence of matter. She possesses an understanding and intuition of concepts, as well as a lived experience of emotions arising from transformation, transmutation, and metamorphosis—processes that take place yet are not directly depicted on the painted surface. By entering the deepest recesses of her subconscious, she paradoxically succeeds in becoming the spokesperson for an entirely optimistic view of life, as masterfully described by Aristotle: ‘In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.’” BIOGRAPHY Athina Kilifi Athina Kilifi was born in Athens, Greece. During her infancy, she relocated to Miami, USA. She is engaged in painting and fashion design and is currently studying at Istituto Marangoni Milano, Italy. Her works have been exhibited at the Tritsis Hall in Athens under the auspices of ENPAN, at the World Philosophical Forum in 2023 and 2024, at the Hellenic-French Association of Athens, as well as in group exhibitions abroad. “Transmutation of Concepts”, presented at Andie Art Gallery in July 2026, is her first solo exhibition. Through her paintings, she expresses her creative vision, impulses, powerful subconscious, and imagination. Her works navigate a labyrinth of narrative allegory, highlighting both organic and inorganic forms, while moving from contemplation and inner dialogue toward rejuvenation and spiritual upliftment. She assimilates elements of Abstract Expressionism and experiments with bold chromatic combinations that promise a remarkable and distinctive artistic journey. She lives and works between Greece and Italy.

JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 7, 2026 THE AGE OF GAMILIONA SCULPTURE & CLOTHING EXHIBITION PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: SCULPTURE: MITSOU EVANGELOS CLOTHING: LINEΠLANET PATSOULAKI IOANNA | VETTA FANI On Monday, January 19, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. , the art exhibition entitled “The Age of Gamiliona ” will open at Andie Art Gallery, Farantaton 17, Athens Tower. “The Age of Gamiliona” is a highly original and engaging visual arts exhibition of sculpture and fashion, inspired by ancient Greece and the month of marriage. The exhibition curator, Annita Patsouraki – Art Historian, states: “In ancient Greece there existed a calendar based on religious celebrations. Each city-state used its own calendar, with different names for the months. In the Attic Calendar, the seventh month (mid-January to mid-February) was called Gamelion. It was dedicated to the gods Zeus and Hera and took its name from the festival ‘Gamelia’ or ‘Gamela’, during which the Sacred Marriage of the two gods was honored. Hence, the festival was also known as Theogamia. Hera was the protector of marriage. Three additional deities associated with the successful outcome of marriage were also honored: Aphrodite, Artemis, and Peitho. Marriage in ancient Greece was one of the most important institutions, signifying social recognition and respect toward the Olympian gods. The wedding ceremony took place at the bride’s home. The bridal garment was usually a simple white chiton, a color symbolizing joy. At the back of the garment there was a very tight knot, which the groom untied during the ceremony. The groom, dressed in white and wearing a wreath on his head, took the bride by the hand, thus sealing the marriage. The homes of both bride and groom were decorated with wreaths made of laurel and olive leaves. Guests drank wine and ate meat, as well as a sweet made of flour, honey, and sesame, symbolizing abundance and fertility, along with bread, walnuts, and dried figs. Wedding wishes focused on prosperity, fertility, and the happiness of the couple: ‘Έρρωσθε και Ευδαιμονείτε — May you be healthy and happy.” Participating Artists Evaggelos Mitsou – Sculpture Ioanna Patsoulaki & Fani Vetta – Fashion design, under the label Lineπlanet Sculptor Evangelos Mitsou works exclusively with iron, creating schematic yet realistic figures, wall-mounted compositions, and symbolic representations. Fashion designers Ioanna Patsoulaki and Fani Vetta present imaginative garments inspired by ancient Greek aesthetics, crafted with precious materials. On the opening night at 8:00 p.m., Lineπlanet will present a fashion performance accompanied by ancient Greek music and decorative elements. Symposium will offer our distinguished guests wine and delicacies based on authentic ancient Greek wedding recipes. Exhibition Information “The Age of Gamilliona” – Exhibition Curated by: Annita Patsouraki – Art Historian Venue: Andie Art Gallery Farantaton 17, Athens, Greece Tel.: +30 211 416 6448 / +30 693 758 4272 Email: info@andie-art.com Website: www.andie-art.com Exhibition Duration: January 19 – February 7, 2026 Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 – 20:00 Wednesday: 10:00 – 15:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 Admission : Free to the public Parking Chalkidonos 6, 11527 Athens Sinopis 3, 11527 Athens Mesogeion Avenue 5 Mesogeion Avenue 17 Cityzen Athens Tower, Agiou Andreou 3, 11527 Athens Metro Stations: Ambelokipi and Megaro Mousikis BIOGRAPHIES Evaggelos Mitsou He was born in Kalapodi, Phthiotis, in 1956. The material he uses in his creations is iron, which he works using traditional techniques. In 2001, he was awarded the First Panhellenic Prize for Sculpture by the Philological Association “Parnassos.” His works adorn both public spaces and private collections in Greece and abroad. Indicatively: Monument to Police Officers Fallen in the Line of Duty, Courtyard of the Ministry of Citizen Protection. Ajax the Locrian, Courtyard of the Atalanta Town Hall. High Priestess, Courtyard of the “Symposio” Conference Center. Artemis, Courtyard of the Kalapodi Museum. Hermes and Laurel-Crowned Figure, Ministry of Culture of India. He has participated in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions over the past 25 years. He has received more than 600 international awards and distinctions from universities and institutions worldwide. BIO Line πlanet Affected by the classic and modern art, the Greek radiation and the natural raw materials. Line πlanet finds its indetity, in an ethic sustainable fashion brand. Our passion is to revive and redefne the local art of craftsmen in whole Greece, creating pieces with an ecological Greek refind and minimalistic style. Vision of the Line πlanet is the utilization of circular economy, in order to achive the sustaijnable dvelopment. The woman collection is manufactured from fine organic fabrics, certified with GOTS and OEKO – tex.

Who is Evaggelos Mitsou? Here we discover the artist. EVAGGELOS MITSOU He was born in Kalapodi, Phthiotis, in 1956. The material he uses in his creations is iron, which he works using traditional techniques. In 2001, he was awarded the First Panhellenic Prize for Sculpture by the Philological Association “Parnassos.” His works adorn both public spaces and private collections in Greece and abroad. Indicatively: Monument to Police Officers Fallen in the Line of Duty, Courtyard of the Ministry of Citizen Protection. Ajax the Locrian, Courtyard of the Atalanta Town Hall. High Priestess, Courtyard of the “Symposio” Conference Center. Artemis, Courtyard of the Kalapodi Museum. Hermes and Laurel-Crowned Figure, Ministry of Culture of India. He has participated in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions over the past 25 years. He has received more than 600 international awards and distinctions from universities and institutions worldwide. FEATURED ARTWORKS CHARIOTEER | Mitsou Evaggelos Price €1,240.00 VAT Included LAUREL-CROWNED | Mitsou Evaggelos Price €868.00 VAT Included APOLLON | Mitsou Evaggelos Price €1,860.00 VAT Included APHRODITE | Mitsou Evaggelos Price €1,860.00 VAT Included 1

EXHIBIT WITH US EXHIBITING AT THE ANDIE ART GALLERY Thank you for your interest in exhibiting with Andie Art Gallery. Established in 2023, Andie Art Gallery is officially recognized by the Athens Urban Planning Authority (“Poleodomia Athinon”) and is fully licensed to operate as both an art gallery and a retail art space. We welcome new artist submissions. To ensure a clear and fair process, please follow our selection procedure: SUBMISSION GUIDELINES To be considered for an exhibition, please email us the following: 3–5 digital images of your work (low-resolution JPEGs). A short CV highlighting your artistic experience. A price list with details of the pieces you’d like to exhibit. A short artist statement explaining your work and creative practice. A link to your website or portfolio (if available). IMPORTANT NOTES: Do not send physical materials or samples; we only review digital submissions. Submissions should be emailed to info@andie-art.com , with the subject line: Exhibition Proposal – Andie Art Gallery. REVIEW PROCESS While we consider all proposals, we respond only to artists whose work aligns with our exhibition goals. Please allow up to three months for a reply. If we are interested, we will contact you to arrange a visit or invite you to the gallery. KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ARTISTS: We prioritise professional presentation. All wall-based work must be ready to hang with suitable fixtures

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MAY 8 - MAY 30, 2026 A FLOWER FOR A POEM GROUP EXHIBITION Showcasing painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and decorative arts! ARTISTS: ANGELIDI ANGELIKI | ALEXOPOULOS STATHIS | VRETOU NIKI | GARGALIANOU NIKI | GASPARIS AIMILIOS | GANA NATASHA | DASKALOPOULOU VOULA | DIDOU LILA | IOANNIDOU MATO | KAISARITI ATHINA | KANELLOU EVITA | KARYDI STEFANIA | KATIMERLI ANNA | KLOUVATOS LEFTERIS | KOUVATSOU DESPINA | KOUNTANI PINELOPI | KTISTOPOULOU MARIE | LAVDAS APOSTOLOS | LIN IOANNA | MIMIKOU STELLA | BARAKOU NADIA | BARBA LINA | BLIATSOU GEORGIA | XIRAKI VASILIKI | PAGONA ANTIGONI | PALASKA ALEXANDRA | PANAYIOTIDIS AGGELOS | PAPOUTSIDIS NIKOS-YORGOS | RIZOU MARIELLA | ROUSSIS GEORGIOS | SEKLEIZIOTI ZOE | SIFNAIOU ELEFTHERIA | SOUTOGLOU EFI | STATHOPOULOS GEORGE | TAMPAKAKI PELAGIA | TSILAGA LINA | PSARAKOS ANDREAS | IGLI JORGO. With great pleasure, we inaugurate on Friday, May 8, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. , the group exhibition “A Flower for A Poem” painting, sculpture, photography, mosaic, jewelry, decorative objects Curated by: Annita Patsouraki – Art Historian Curatorial Note for the Exhibition “A Flower for a Poem” The visual arts and poetry constitute one of the most fascinating expressions of the “sister arts,” where artistic forms interpret, recreate, and shape spiritual inspiration and poetic language. The thematic visual art exhibition “A Flower for a Poem” seeks to express the inner human need, the subconscious dimension, and the psychological composition that are visually articulated, formally structured, chromatically defined, and conceptually interpreted through depictions of plants, flowers, and landscapes. Flowers, as a timeless symbol of emotional expression—from antiquity to the present day, across all cultures, in myths, fairy tales, and legendary love stories—are transformed into a spiritual embodiment of nature, elevated and celebrated, aiming to evoke awe and emotion. Contemporary visual artists from various disciplines, with diverse starting points and creative journeys, come together within a shared thematic framework, employing a wide variety of artistic media and techniques. Painting meets photography and mosaic, engaging in dialogue with sculpture, ceramics, and functional decorative objects, while imaginative jewelry made from original materials and handcrafted techniques adds further beauty. Works of spontaneous expressive completeness in both ideas and techniques create a thematic unity of knowledge and awakened senses, encompassing a wide range of creations—figurative, abstract, and symbolic—expressing a collective artistic presence. The artistic flowers are inspired by poems of distinguished poets, connected to emblematic poetic verses, and often engage in dialogue with the artist themselves, who may create both visual art and poetry, expressing their multifaceted identity. Each artwork is accompanied by the verse or poem that inspired its creation—and vice versa—serving as an interpretive key to its existence, leaving the viewer with strong feelings of romanticism and sensitivity. In the exhibition “A Flower for a Poem,” the flower ceases to be a simple decorative element and becomes a visual verse, a bearer of memory and emotion, demonstrating that in the visual arts the flower is the word that refuses to remain silent—transforming fragrance into color and the rhythm of poetry into brushstroke. An engaging dialogue of arts unfolds through the interaction of ideas, sequences of reflections, and parallel associations that narrate and depict nature with a contemporary perspective, imprinting a distinctive mark of collectible value. With the encouragement, “If you cannot find spring, you create it!” by our Nobel Prize–winning poet Odysseas Elytis, from his work Axion Esti, I wish you a blossoming, fragrant May! Annita Patsouraki Art Historian Note: The exhibition was first presented, under the same curation and with the participation of 29 painters, during the summer months of 2019 at the Aqua Gallery of the Art Hotel in Pyrgos, Santorini, within the framework of the “Cultural Tourism” program. FEATURED ARTWORKS Quick View IMAGINARY ENVIRONMENTS 1990 – 2002, Bilingual Edition | Zouni Opy Price €35.00 VAT Included Quick View UNTITLED | Zouni Opy Price €124.00 VAT Included Quick View MR. MOUSE | Alexopoulos Stathis Price €372.00 VAT Included Quick View LOVE ME | Alexopoulos Stathis Price €224.00 VAT Included Quick View INFINITY | Alexopoulos Stathis Price €372.00 VAT Included

The solo exhibition of Antigoni Pagona showcasing her photographic work of her travels ANTIGONE PAGONAS APOPLOUS II PHOTOGRAPHY In the context of the great celebration of shipping "Posidonia", the AndieArt Space presents Antigone Pagonas' photographic project "Apoplous II", which returns enriched with new works, after the first exhibition in Piraeus, in 2021. Pagonas, having worked for more than 20 years in the shipping sector, she presents the images of her own sea wanderings, with her starting point, the port of her "Apoplous", Piraeus. Pagonas, in both her painting and photographic endeavors, is always looking for places that will lead her to a process of introspection and self- knowledge... Rocks, shores, ports, seas, ship details are the subject of her images that are transformed, as she does not hesitate to experiment either with surfaces and angles, or to isolate details, or take advantage of the light and color giving her images a metaphysical dimension. Pagonas creates simple, almost abstract images, with a strong mysterious character. Her works stand intact and timeless, without betraying a specific location or time. The 2:1 cinematic frames satisfy the viewer's eye, while the strictness of the square, in other cases, captures him to her own point of interest. The sailing, the departure, the Apoplous of the ship marks the beginning of an inner search which in the case of Pagona is an end in itself. An endless journey in which distant and exotic coasts, cosmopolitan ports, and images from the Greek seas and islands alternate. Her origin from the island of Chios, the life in Monaco and Switzerland, the family tradition in the field of shipping are some of the elements that shaped the look of a cosmopolitan traveler whose connection with the sea is deep and organic. Anna Chassanakou Art Historian / Curator Curator: Anna Chassanakou (Art Forward Curate) Opening: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 7.00 p.m. Exhibition duration: May 31 - June 22, 2024 Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 - 20:00, Saturday: 11:00 - 16:00, Sunday, Monday: Closed Catalogue

Who is Kyriaki Mavroudi? Here we discover the artist KYRIAKI MAVROUDI She is an artist from Athens, Greece, born in 1995. She graduated from Athens School of Fine Arts in 2021. She studied painting, illustration and printmaking, and also had scenography and graphic arts lessons. Inspired from mythology and botanical illustrations, medieval engravings and bestiaries, she depicts a hybrid universe. The elements of flora and fauna of this world are used as personal symbols, which are combined into creating intricate and detailed compositions, as well as more abstract and dreamy sceneries. Through the use of mixed materials which form representations from the remnants of this imaginary world, her work is composed of traditional paintings and drawings with inks, watercolors, colored pencils and oils. Kyriaki Mavroudi is represented by Andie Art Gallery since 2024. FEATURED ARTWORKS SIREN'S SHELL Price €500.00 VAT Included ETERNAL SKIES Price €890.00 VAT Included 1

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GALLERY HIRE EXHIBITION HIRES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTIST GROUPS Are you an artist or part of an artist group seeking to showcase your work in a distinguished setting? Look no further! The Andie Art Gallery at our venue offers you a prime opportunity to exhibit your creations and connect with our collector base. The Andie Art Gallery is a dedicated space that supports the professional development of emerging and community-based artists. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain exhibition experience in a gallery setting, helping artists refine their practice, build their portfolios, and engage with new audiences. This space reflects our commitment to nurturing creative talent and offering a platform for artistic growth. Our hire fees cover the cost of operating the space, only. GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS: Prestige: Benefit from the allure of our gallery's reputation, enhancing the perception of your artwork. Marketing Support: Discuss your marketing strategies with us to promote your exhibition, ensuring maximum visibility for your work. We will include your exhibition on our website and can share it on social media. Gallery Invigilation: We invigilate the gallery for you, ensuring the safety of your artwork during the exhibition. Insurance: Your artwork is insured during the displays. GALLERY AVAILABILITY: The Andie Art Gallery is available for hire from mid September to early August for durations ranging from one week to one month, subject to availability. Operating hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Wednesday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; and Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. PRICING DETAILS: Cost for one business week*: € 400 (VAT 24% not included); Cost for two business weeks*: € 700 (VAT 24% not included); Cost for three business weeks*: € 1,000 (VAT 24% not included). * A business week = Tuesday to Saturday SALES: Independent Sales: You handle the sales independently; there is no commission for the gallery. You keep 100% of the sales income. Gallery Sales Assistance: We process the sales on your behalf. Clients will have access to our payment options: Card payments: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, Diners credit, debit and prepaid cards IRIS payments Interest-free installment plan: With the interest-free installment plan you are given the opportunity to purchase the work of art you desire and pay it off in as much time as the clients want (maximum number of installments: 6), easily, quickly and safely. Feel free to ask us about the special interest-free installment plan. To cover our bookkeeping, Interest-free installment plans and other external fees for processing these sales, we take 40% and will pass 60% of the sales value to you. HOW TO BOOK: Ready to take the next step in your art career? Contact us today with the following information: Sample Images: Send us sample images of your past exhibitions/links to your social media/website. CV Submission: Submit your CV or a biography along with your exhibition proposal. Desired Duration and Timing: Indicate your desired duration for the show and preferred time of year in your exhibition proposal.

JUNE 09 - JUNE 20, 2026 LYSISTRATA Masks of Ancient Drama SOLO EXHIBITION ARTIST: ROUSSI MAGDA. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. , we are pleased to inaugurate the solo exhibition of Magda Roussi entitled "Lysistrata" Masks of Ancient Drama Art historian and curator Annita Patsouraki writes: "Magda Roussi is a visual artist, researcher, and designer with a multidimensional creative career. Combining art, education, and research, she has developed a distinctive artistic language inspired by Greek cultural heritage, nature, history, and the evolutionary journey of humankind. She has devoted particular attention to the study and revival of the ancient Greek theatrical mask, highlighting its contribution to contemporary visual creation and the preservation of cultural memory. According to the artist herself, this body of work has acquired ‘an original local, national, and global character.’ Lysistrata by Aristophanes (411 BC) is the most renowned anti-war comedy of antiquity, retaining a timeless, relevant, and immediately engaging character. The Peloponnesian War has dragged on for years. The dynamic heroine overturns social conventions by gathering women from all the Greek city-states in Athens. Together, they decide that in order to compel their husbands to agree to peace, they will abstain from marital relations. At the same time, they seize control of the Acropolis in order to oversee the public treasury. Women and men, each with distinct personalities, become involved in inventive dialogues and comic-tragic scenes. Kalonike, Lampito, Kinesias, Proboulos, and many others are brought to life through the characteristic masks worn by actors in ancient Greek theatre. These masks reveal and define the character and personality of each individual. Their features are intentionally exaggerated so they can be recognized even by spectators seated in the furthest rows of the theatre. Strongly emphasized eyes with open, perforated sockets outlined in white or black intensify the gaze. Smiling mouths with wide openings and red lips convey expression. Hair is stylized into spiral curls and ringlets with raised circular endings. Beards follow the jawline through dense vertical incisions, while the cheeks are highlighted with rosy circular forms. The purpose of the theatrical mask is not anatomical realism but the expression of personality through the intensity of features, rigidity, and stylization. Respecting the traditional elements of ancient Greek comedy and its playwright, Magda Roussi skillfully recreates these monumental sculptural masks, remaining faithful to the archetypal characteristics of the characters. They are rendered in contemporary, highly durable materials, meticulously crafted in detail, enriched with vivid, long-lasting colors and luminous brushstrokes that enhance relief, volume, and the quality of handmade workmanship, while deliberately rejecting industrial reproduction. As a cultural and historical symbol, the mask is inseparably linked to Greek cultural heritage. It is directly connected to both the outward appearance and the inner essence of the individual, serving as a bridge between the past and the tradition of Greek theatre. Face, persona, and mask are interconnected concepts that have acquired different interpretations, uses, and philosophies across cultures. In ancient theatrical practice, the mask was revealing rather than concealing; it acted as a mediator of the identity it embodied. Ancient comedy conveys profound social and anti-war messages, emphasizing unity, collectivity, harmony, and the common good. It rejects conflict, tension, and war, encouraging love, mutual understanding, and cooperation. The words of Lysistrata remain timeless and prophetic: ‘The Earth in pieces, palaces and rubbish.’ May we learn from them." BIOGRAPHY Magda Roussi Magda Roussi was born in 1948 in Piraeus, Greece. She is a visual artist, researcher, and designer with a multidimensional creative career that combines art, education, and cultural research. She studied Fine Arts and Design at the Athens School of Fine Arts (A.S.F.A.). Awarded a three-year scholarship, she continued her studies at the University of Toronto and Middlesex University, earning a Bachelor of Arts & Technology degree and a Master with Merit in Design. She subsequently pursued doctoral research focusing on the three monotheistic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—with a dissertation entitled Dance of the Sacraments. For many years, she lived in Madrid, Spain, and Toronto, Canada, where she studied and worked, gaining valuable experience in international cultural and professional environments. Drawing on her studies in painting, iconography, fine arts, technology, and design, she developed a distinctive artistic language inspired by Greek cultural heritage, nature, history, and humanity. Her work is distinguished by its research-based and creative exploration of themes such as gender equality, Byzantine tradition, European cultural identity, and the revival of the ancient Greek theatrical mask. A significant aspect of her artistic practice is devoted to the study and contemporary revival of the ancient Greek theatrical persona and mask through collections, exhibitions, educational programs, theatrical projects, and collaborations with universities in Greece and abroad. Her activities have been associated with the University of Piraeus, cultural institutions, and international educational initiatives. Her work has been presented in exhibitions, museums, educational institutions, and cultural events, and has been featured and reviewed by both the Greek and international press, highlighting her contribution to contemporary visual arts and the preservation of cultural memory. She has held sixteen (16) solo exhibitions and participated in one hundred and twenty-five (125) group exhibitions, including international biennials in Greece and abroad. In parallel, she coordinated forty-two (42) visual arts exhibitions featuring works by her students in collaboration with the University of Piraeus and other institutions in Greece and internationally. Magda Roussi is a member of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece (EETE), the Study Group of Ancient Greek Dance (Dora Stratou), the Artists Rights Society (A.R.S.), Dryos Topoi (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), UNESCO – International Council of Dance (CID), Allos – Otherness, the Art Schools of the Piraeus Association, the Piraeus Society of Letters and Arts, and Visual Arts Ontario (VAO), among other organizations. She has travelled to fifty-four (54) countries. Her artworks are included in museum collections in Greece and abroad. She lives and works in Piraeus, Greece.