“Does black humor have a place in contemporary Greek painting?“ Sianti Gallery, alongside contemporary Greek artists, tackles this intriguing question through the group exhibition titled “Black Humor – The Revolution of the Spirit”, opening Friday, October 11, at 7:30 pm.
Curated by art critic and historian Hera Papapostolou, the exhibition delves into the complex layers of black humor, typically associated with dark or somber events, and often deemed incompatible with “high” culture. “Papapostolou challenges this notion by presenting black humor as a lens through which we can question social norms and grapple with life’s absurdities.”
Lila Belivanaki, “Fake Ceremony”, pens, oil pastels, sprays, acrylic, construction in plexiglass, 2023
Running until November 2, the exhibition invites reflection on the meaning and boundaries of humor in contemporary society. Can humor transform sorrow into something profound, or is it simply a tool to deflect pain through irony? Papapostolou, drawing on Freud’s theories, emphasizes humor’s “sublime and elevating” nature, suggesting it could serve as the ultimate revolution of the spirit.
Participating Artists:
Belivanaki Lila, Boviantsou Labrini, Foriadou Sofia, Georgiopoulou Vicki, Kavounis Giorgos, Kontouris Michalis, Lavdas Kostas, Misouras Tasos, Papadimitriou Vivi, Perros Vasilis, Pistonis Achileas, Siagris Panagiotis, Siskos Nikos, Theocharis Stamatis.
Event Details:
- Exhibition Title: Black Humor – The Revolution of the Spirit
- Opening Date: Friday, October 11, 2024, at 19:30
- Visiting Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00–20:00 | Wednesday 10:00–15:00 | Saturday 10:00–16:00
- Location: Sianti Gallery
- Curator: Hera Papapostolou
For more information, please visit Sianti Gallery’s official website.
Giorgos Kavounis, ” Entitled”, graphite, charcoal, marker on paper, 2024
