Posts by Dimitra Fotopoulou, Art Consultant
Open call for “Art about the Here and Now II”
Open call for Art about the Here and Now II
Following the success of the international exhibition “Art about the Here and Now,” sculptor Anastasios Nyfadopoulos and art consultant Dimitra Fotopoulou are issuing an open call to artists for the submission of works as part of the 2026 edition.
With the vision of establishing the exhibition as an annual platform for contemporary artistic expression that highlights the pressing issues of our time, the organizers seek to bring together the voices of artists from different generations, backgrounds, and media.
Sculptor and co-organizer of the exhibition, Anastasios Nyfadopoulos, speaks about the motivation behind the exhibition:
“The exhibition Art about the Here and Now is an invitation to read the world with an open heart, to experience the present as the space in which we can bring about change, understanding, and healing. It requires alertness to what is happening around us, as the here and now is constantly shifting. What remains constant is the sense of urgency it conveys, the need for dialogue, so that we may understand and collectively shape our era.”
Terms of participation in the open call
Media:
Engraving, Painting, Performance, Photography, Poetry, Sculpture, Video Art
Maximum dimensions / duration of works:
Engraving, Painting, Photography: up to 120 × 180 cm (W × H)
Sculpture: up to 120 × 120 × 230 cm (W × D × H)
Video Art: up to 10 minutes
Performance: up to 20 minutes
Poetry: up to 500 words
Submission deadline:
June 30, 2026, at 23:59
Announcement of results:
By July 30, 2026
Application submissions:
For applications in Greek: via the electronic form here
For applications in English: via the electronic form here
Contact for questions regarding the application and the exhibition:
anastasios@nyfadopoulos.com
The artworks will be evaluated anonymously, without consideration of age, background, or any other factor unrelated to artistic merit. The organizers will make their selection based on the sincerity, strength, and message of each work.
Participation in the open call and in the group exhibition is free of charge.
The aim of the exhibition is to capture the here and now through a variety of perspectives, forming a more complete picture of contemporary reality. Through the works, the public is invited to experience the present in a way that cultivates awareness, strengthens hope, and inspires positive change, both on an individual and collective level.
Art about the Here and Now
Art about the Here and Now
28 November 2025 – 25 January 2026 | Art Showroom Nyfadopoulos, 9 Kerkyras Street, Maroussi, Greece
Art about the Here and Now is an international group exhibition at Art Showroom Nyfadopoulos that brings together forty contemporary voices in painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and poetry. Through powerful and diverse artworks, the artists’ lived experiences transform into acts of understanding, collective healing, and social reflection.
Featuring artists from Austria, Canada, the Cayman Islands, England, Greece, Italy, and the United States, this exhibition amplifies multiple perspectives on the here and now as a shared human encounter that calls sensitivity, connection, and thoughtful action.
A Decade of Inspiration: From “Crisis” to Collective Expression
This year’s show marks the ten-year anniversary of “Crisis”, the seminal public sculpture by Anastasios Nyfadopoulos, whose work explores the psychological and social reverberations of crises. The sculpture continues to resonate with artists, researchers, and diverse audiences, serving as a catalyst for dialogue and creative engagement — a legacy at the heart of this exhibition.
Art as a Bridge to Understanding
Responding to the call for artists, curated by art consultant Dimitra Fotopoulou and sculptor Anastasios Nyfadopoulos, creators were invited to submit work on the strength of artistic merit alone — without financial barrier to participation. Selected pieces invite audiences to participate in a larger dialogue shaped by contemporary tensions and transitions addressing the ongoing search for shared understanding and unity.
A Truly Inclusive Exhibition
In line with its mission of accessibility and shared experience, the exhibition includes:
- Audio descriptions of artworks
- Sign language interpretation
- Catalogues in Braille
- A specially designed navigation guide — ensuring that visitors of all abilities can engage fully with the works.
Expanded Global Reach
Highlighting Greece’s contemporary art scene, beyond its physical presence in Maroussi, the exhibition has expanded its reach through the partnership of Anastasios Nyfadopoulos x Posner Fine Art making the works accessible to a global audience via Artsy.
Exhibition Details
- Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 17:00–22:00
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–14:00 & 17:00–20:00
Free Admission.
Visitors are invited to explore the works at their own pace and immerse themselves in the transformational power of contemporary art.
Artists
Athanasiadis Thanos | Almaliotis Theodoros | Aravidis George | Arsenidou Elena | Badila Ourania | Bridgeman Cameron | Fakarou Dimitra | Giannopoulou Anna | Gkiza Christina | Ioannidi Ioanna | Karamolegkou Elena |Kapnisti Myrto | Kapsouli Foteini | Kersh Daniel | Kolatsi Maria | Kris Tsatala | Koukoula Maria Ioanna | Kyrtsou Eleni | Lagakou Nelly | Liapis Panos | Mantzouka Antonia | Marathou Eleni | Mavroudeas Nikos | Mitsopoulos Panos | Nemeth Athena | Nika Georgia | Nyfadopoulos Anastasios | Makridimitri Theodora | Papadopoulou Mimi | Papakonstantinou Angeliki | Parsley Clive | Pliaka Marilena | Poimenidis Iordanis | Psimouli Julika | Segattini Gaia | Schrottenbacher Brigitte | Stasinos Fotis | Stasinou Maria | Tatsiopoulos Petros | Volanaki Yuli
Sponsors
Gold Sponsors: Mapei, Elastotet, Rammos
Exclusive Water Sponsor: Natural Mineral Water ArrenA
Exclusive Print Sponsor: 3D Led Vision
Accessibility Sponsor: MYARTIST
Navigation App: ArtVolt
Wine Sponsors: Ktima Biblia Chora & Liepouris Winery