giclee fine art archival print on hahnemuehle fibre paperThe Breeder
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The image presents a simple, minimalist composition featuring the word "DOCENT" in large, bold text against a plain white background. The visual elements consist solely of the typographic lettering, which is rendered in a clean, sans-serif font with a neutral gray tone. The overall aesthetic suggests a focus on the conceptual and linguistic meaning of the term, rather than any elaborate visual symbolism or artistic technique. The context of this work likely relates to the role of a docent, or a museum guide, highlighting the importance of language and communication in the field of art and education. ...
Maria Hassabi (b. Cyprus) is an artist, choreographer and performer, working with live performance, installation, sculpture, photography and video. Since MARIA HASSABI the early 2000s, she has carved a unique practice that concentrates on stillness and the in-betweenness of bodies in motion, highlighting the relation of the live body to the still image and to the sculptural object. Considering Golden conventions, hierarchies and codes existing in theaters, museums, and public spaces, her acclaimed works always reflect the given context of their presentation and are developed in dialogue with a site’s unique architecture both in terms of materiality and function. ...
The Breeder gallery was formed organically from The Breeder magazine due to the need of Athenian artists to promote international dialogue. Over the last 20 years The Breeder has been a pioneer in the development of the contemporary art scene in Athens. They show art that is relevant to our times and promote a select group of Greek artists on the global arena while also showing cutting edge international artists. The Breeder serves as a link that connects cultures and supports a deeper exchange. They support their community by providing an active platform for the exchange of ideas and ideals. In 2019 they introduced The Breeder Open Studio initiative, where the gallery is available to invited artists prior to their show. Working onsite the artists have the opportunity to engage with the audience in more substantial ways. Invited artists of the Breeder Open studio, include Ariana Papademetropoulos, Chioma Ebinama, Joy Labinjo, Ekene Stanley Emecheta, Victor Ubah, Barry Yusufu and Adegboyega Adesina. ...
