Dimitris Papaioannou
A special new creation
for the Museum of Cycladic Art
FUNDRAISING EVENING
ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS
3 OCTOBER 2025
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Dimitris Papaioannou responded to the commission by diving into his archive of somatic inventions, recomposing his favorite pieces, and integrating alongside fresh ideas, in an original dramaturgy.
Thirty dancers and actors bring to life Papaioannou’s hybrid creatures, animating the space in the singular style that has made him one of the most influential theater makers of our time.
Join us for this exceptional occasion and support the Museum of Cycladic Art. All proceeds from ticket sales will contribute to the creation of the new Museum of Cycladic Art.
As part of their ongoing learning mission, Dimitris Papaioannou and the Museum of Cycladic Art offer a significant number of tickets for free to students who are studying, art, dance, theater, music, design, film, art history and scenography.
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– a personal archaeology –
A special new creation for the Museum of Cycladic Art
Dimitris Papaioannou invokes images and hybrid chimera-like bodies from nearly four decades of his work, reassembling them with new elements of moving images, physical intensity, and sculptural installations, into a deeply personal composition for one night at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Bodies and materials explore themes of memory, excavation, fragility, eroticism, union, origin, and the joy of being alive—within the unique historical, geological, and artistic landscape of the Cyclades.
This new creation, designed as a living dialogue between the ancient and the contemporary, is a synthesis / an assembly and a reimagining of (existing) material by an extraordinarily multidimensional artist, grounded in the discipline of his distinctive style, form, and media.
Organizer–Production: Museum of Cycladic Art
Concept & Direction: Dimitris Papaioannou
This performance will not be repeated.
Special thanks to MEGARON – The Athens Concert Hall, and the Greek National Opera for generously offering their spaces to Dimitris Papaioannou and his company for the creation and rehearsals of this project.
Warm thanks also to the Athens and Epidaurus Festival for their overall support in the realization of the performance.
A milestone anniversary, a pivotal moment
Envisioning an ambitious future the Museum of Cycladic Art is embarking on a transformation journey that will drastically enhance the collective gaze of visitors reengineering itself as a cultural landmark and a worldwide venue prepared to leave an inedible mark on the community.
In honor of its 40th anniversary, the Museum is embarking on a transformation that will reimagine how it serves the public as a dynamic, inclusive, and immersive cultural hub.
Transforming from the inside out, changes will include a new physical space that reflects the Museum’s priorities, including its renewed commitment to creativity, sustainability, and access. Together with its supporters, the Cycladic will advance its legacy as a pioneering institution where culture, innovation, and community meet.
More than a renovation, the Transformation will empower new ways for people to engage with the Museum’s collection and with the stories – ancient and modern – that they inspire.
True transformation begins from within. As the Museum reimagines its physical space, it is equally committed to strengthening its core—ensuring that its portfolio of programs, as well as its leadership and operations are as forward-thinking as its vision.
Join us as we build the Cycladic Museum of the future.
