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Art Exhibition "Here, the Trees Stand Taller than the Houses"

From October 14, 2024 18:00 until October 20, 2024 20:00
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Step into a world where nature and tradition blend in beautiful harmony at Mina Archontaki's captivating exhibition, "Here, the Trees Stand Taller than the Houses."

Opening on October 14, 2024, at the historic Venetian church of Agia Sophia in Rethymno, this unique showcase brings Cretan heritage to life through contemporary art.

Mina Archontaki, inspired by her grandmother's wisdom and Rethymno's rich cultural tapestry, transforms local materials into stunning artworks.

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Mina sculpture

From giant fennel sculptures to cyanotype prints of endemic plants, each piece tells a story of Crete's enduring connection to the land.

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Highlights include:
• Sculptures crafted from giant fennel
• Photographs of local plants using the cyanotype method
• Ceramics made in collaboration with Margarites' "Kerameion" workshop
• A video exploring the vanishing art of giant fennel stool-making

This exhibition isn't just about art - it's a journey through time, exploring sustainable living and the vital role of women in nurturing our environment.

It's a call to rediscover the wisdom of the past to create a more balanced future.

Don't miss this chance to experience Cretan culture in a whole new light.

The exhibition runs from October 14-20, 2024, open daily from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Admission is free, making it the perfect evening outing for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Crete's rich heritage.

Come and discover why, in Crete, the trees truly do stand taller than the houses!


City of Rethymno

You are invited to travel to areas, which are perhaps still unknown to the majority, and which are sometimes remote, but always magical and magnificent throughout the seasons. We recommend our visitors to see our picturesque villages through the eyes of the soul, try the Cretan cuisine, our wine and “tsikoudia”, participate in our revelries and festivities, but most importantly get to know our soul, our hospitality, the safe, untouched interior of the region, the other Rethymno.
 
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