The Odyssey of the True Self

Open Call for artworks and artists in the international art exhibition “The Odyssey of the True Self,” commemorating the anniversary of the death (April 22nd) of Miguel de Cervantes, the “father” of Don Quixote, is extended by the Art Curator Vera Katranidou. The exhibition, with physical presence, will take place in Luminous Eye, an established art gallery in the centre of Athens by the Acropolis Museum in April 2024, and simultaneously it will be accessible online globally with the support of ARTgrID.

A commemorative catalog – book will be issued for the exhibition, available forever for free to everyone in digital format.

The formal languages of the exhibition are Greek and English and all the promotional materials related to it will be billingual. along with the catalogs and the web edition of the exhibition

Accepted Works: The exhibition welcomes original artworks of any style and artistic processing that engage with the theme in any way the creator finds suitable. In terms of technical characteristics, you can submit paintings, prints, photographs, digital art, collages, sculptures, and video art.

Conceptual Framework: The connection between imagination and reality constitutes the axis of an inseparable relationship, allowing us to conceive new perspectives and solutions. In “The Odyssey of the True Self,” we are reminded of Don Quixote, a timeless knight in contemporary times, whose narratives meet our quests for self-awareness in the toxic becoming of today’s society. Art, as a means of expressing imagination, shapes society towards the pursuit of truth and self-recognition. The contemporary Don Quixotes are the artists of our era, who through their visual creations, liberate our thoughts and call us to seek our true selves. They contribute to the creation of a balanced and harmonious society, offering a substantial antidote to the fragmented reality. Thus, the Odyssey of the True Self becomes a journey through imagination, where the mirror reveals new perspectives and the effort of change begins with personal truth. Through this journey, we realize that idealistic fantasies can transform society, revealing our true selves and encouraging the reconstruction of a better world.