The Attic Salons at the Attic Gallery by ICON
Salon
07 Jan 2019
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CORFU. The Salon is a relaxed gathering in which to discuss and explore a wide range of cultural issues and questions. The Hostess or guest speaker begins with a short talk to set the theme for that evening, which may include illustrations or a pop-up exhibit.
The Hostess, and any guest speakers, develop the dialogue, and then open the discussion to the floor.
Cultural Salons originated in early Enlightenment France and were an important social institution where a hostess would gather artists and scholars for intellectual discussion and socialising. It was an opportunity for philosophical debate, the creative exchange of ideas, and led to many significant cultural and social developments in Europe.
In the Attic Gallery, the French Salons are one of our greatest inspirations, and so this project aims to hold monthly open meetings to which all are welcome. The Attic Hostess, Dr Sasha Chaitow, will front the first few Salons to lead the discussion, and will be joined by visiting artists and invited speakers in coming months.
The first Salon will be held on Wednesday 9 January 20:00 - 21:30
Formore information: http://theattic.gr/attic-salons/
About the Hostess:
Sasha Chaitow MA, MA, PhD, British-Greek director and curator of The Attic and of ICON Gallery, is herself an artist, author and cultural historian who has successfully developed parallel international careers. Since 2008 Sasha has collaborated with major international educational and academic centres to organise cultural conferences and symposia in Greece, the UK, and the USA; is a published author with numerous academic studies to her name, and has delivered dozens of public and scholarly lectures at academic and cultural institutions in Europe and the US. She has over 15 years of experience in education at secondary and tertiary levels. She has also worked in academic and mass media publishing, PR, and graphic communications. In her solo art career, since 2000 Sasha has mounted over a dozen solo exhibitions in the UK, Sweden, and Greece, and has produced several catalogues of her work.
The Attic Gallery by ICON
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Cultural Salons originated in early Enlightenment France and were an important social institution where a hostess would gather artists and scholars for intellectual discussion and socialising. It was an opportunity for philosophical debate, the creative exchange of ideas, and led to many significant cultural and social developments in Europe.
In the Attic Gallery, the French Salons are one of our greatest inspirations, and so this project aims to hold monthly open meetings to which all are welcome. The Attic Hostess, Dr Sasha Chaitow, will front the first few Salons to lead the discussion, and will be joined by visiting artists and invited speakers in coming months.
The first Salon will be held on Wednesday 9 January 20:00 - 21:30
Formore information: http://theattic.gr/attic-salons/
About the Hostess:
Sasha Chaitow MA, MA, PhD, British-Greek director and curator of The Attic and of ICON Gallery, is herself an artist, author and cultural historian who has successfully developed parallel international careers. Since 2008 Sasha has collaborated with major international educational and academic centres to organise cultural conferences and symposia in Greece, the UK, and the USA; is a published author with numerous academic studies to her name, and has delivered dozens of public and scholarly lectures at academic and cultural institutions in Europe and the US. She has over 15 years of experience in education at secondary and tertiary levels. She has also worked in academic and mass media publishing, PR, and graphic communications. In her solo art career, since 2000 Sasha has mounted over a dozen solo exhibitions in the UK, Sweden, and Greece, and has produced several catalogues of her work.
In The Attic Sasha is responsible for all aspects of scheduling, curatorship, marketing and design. She is always excited to hear new proposals, and is a staunch advocate of young talent. She values passion, professionalism, and originality and works closely with artists, speakers and other creatives to ensure the best possible presentation of their vision.
The Attic Gallery by ICON
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