Summer Polarities Rethymno

Summer Polarities Rethymno - An Immersive Audiovisual Experience

Kara Musa Pasha Mosque, Arcadiou

Join us for an extraordinary evening of expanded cinema and sound performance at the historic Kara Musa Pasha Mosque. "Summer Polarities Rethymno" brings together eight international artists for a unique collaborative experience that captures the essence of Rethymno's vibrant summer atmosphere.

Featured Artists
• Jorge Cabieses-Valdes (Chile)
• Maria Glyka (Greece)
• Jim Hobbs (UK/USA)
• Maria Karantzi (Chile/Greece)
• Andrew Knight-Hill (UK)
• Emma Margetson (UK)
• Brona Martin (UK)
• Vassilis Vlastaras (Greece)

Experience a blend of installations, 16mm film projections, digital visuals, sculptural elements, and live performances.

The artists draw inspiration from Rethymno's rich cultural tapestry, incorporating sounds from bustling streets, crashing waves, and the dynamic interactions of locals and visitors.

This event is part of the International Symposium Polarities, organized by the AAS Painting Laboratory at the AAS Art Station in Rethymno. The Polarities group explores creative collaboration between artists from different hemispheres, examining "polarity" in various contexts.

Previous Polarities events have been showcased at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Santiago (Chile), the Sound/Image 2023 Festival at the University of Greenwich in London, and the Iris Theatre in Athens.

"Summer Polarities Rethymno" is proudly supported by the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete - Municipal Gallery "L. Kanakakis" and is under the auspices of the Municipality of Rethymno.

For more information:
Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete
32 Mesologgios Street, 74131 Rethymno
Tel: +30 28310 52530
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cca.gr