CulturVator/Art D’Egypte, in partnership that encompasses time and countries, will open an art show titled “Tale of Two Cities” at the Acropolis Museum in Athens from June 25 to July 16.
It is co-hosted by the Cavafy Archives, the Benaki Museum, and the Onassis Library, and the exhibition will thereafter be displayed in Alexandria from October 17 to October 31 in collaboration with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.It is being hosted in association with the Cavafy Archives, the Benaki Museum, and the Onassis Library, and the exhibition will also be held in Alexandria from October 17 to 31, in partnership with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The extraordinary exhibition is held under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and Tourism Authority is set to commemorate the Greece-Egypt union, that will occur in Athens this coming June, rekindling the profound historical and cultural ties that have interlinked the two nations throughout centuries.
The exhibition aims to create a visual dialogue that explores the rich tapestry of shared heritage, delving into the depths of classical antiquity that both Greece and Egypt embody. Against the backdrop of a global initiative to strengthen cultural bonds, “Tale of Two Cities” will serve as a beacon of unity and interconnectedness between these Ancient civilizations.
Egyptian and Greek painters at this show highlight the significance of their respective countries, particularly the cities of Alexandria and Athens, featuring artworks that react to the creative confluence that has occurred throughout history and continues today.
Highlighting the deep-rooted historical bonds, while celebrating the distinct identities of both nations, the exhibition aims to showcase Greek and Egyptian artists in direct dialogue just as their civilizations have years before them; highlighting their profound cultural synergies. Taking place in museums, libraries, and galleries, each exhibition will tell the tale of this cultural exchange and shed light on Greek-Egyptian relations.
