Christos Theofilis, born in 1956, is a significant figure in the Greek art scene, known for his contributions both as a visual artist and a cultural organizer. Here's a summary of his key activities:
Founding of Cultural Spaces:
In 2000, he established the ART-ACT Alternative Arts and Letters Space.
In 2007, he founded the ART-ACT Art Institute, further promoting art and culture through these platforms.
Regular contributor to various Greek newspapers and magazines:
Η Αυγή (The Dawn) with the column "Αυτοπροσδιορισμοί" (Self-Definitions) and "Εικαστικά της Τετάρτης" (Wednesday's Visual Arts).
Ο Χρόνος (The Time) with "Εικαστικά της Τετάρτης - Σε Ενεστώτα Χρόνο" (Wednesday's Visual Arts - In Present Time).
Ο Κόσμος του Επενδυτή (The Investor's World) in the "Culture" insert with "Διάλογοι" (Dialogues).
Ηχώ των Δημοπρασιών (Echo of Auctions) with the column "Ηχώ & Τέχνη" (Echo & Art).
INFORMER magazine where his texts, critiques, and essays on art have been published.
Ο Δρόμος της Αριστεράς (The Road of the Left) newspaper.
Αλεξίσφαιρο magazine.
Publishing:
During the 1990s, he was the publisher of the newspaper "Παρένθεση στην Τέχνη και τον Λόγο" (Parenthesis in Art and Literature).
Artistic Collaboration:
In the 1980s, he co-founded with Dimitris Perdikidis the informal visual arts group "Οικο-Τοπία" (Eco-Landscapes), focusing on environmental and landscape art.
Christos Theofilis's work spans across several decades, influencing Greek contemporary art and culture through his roles as an artist, curator, critic, and educator. His involvement in various publications and the establishment of art institutions highlight his dedication to fostering a vibrant art community.
