Plus Art Gallery proudly presents “Interaction”, a solo exhibition by acclaimed Greek painter Vasilis Vagiannis, on view from April 2 to April 16, 2026, at the gallery’s space on the Pedestrian street of Gialova.

 

Curatorial Note

Communication through art constitutes a higher form of exchange of meanings, emotions, and values—one that transcends linguistic and geographical boundaries, functioning as a “universal language.” It enables the expression of complex and abstract ideas that are often difficult to articulate verbally, acting as a “mirror” of the viewer’s inner thoughts.

When this form of communication is combined with the transmission of culture, it becomes a powerful vehicle for preserving collective memory and fostering intercultural understanding.

For Vasilis Vagiannis, painting is not merely an art form, but a way of being. Each work is a confession. Perhaps this is why his paintings evoke such intense emotional responses: colors that “collide,” shadows that soften, faces that turn inward. His is a deeply introspective art, free from superficial impressions

 

About the Artist

Vasilis Vagiannis was born in 1952 in Mytilene, Greece. He moved to Athens at a young age, where he began his artistic journey, initially working on unconventional materials such as cardboard, shells, and wood.

After completing high school, he moved to Paris, where he studied Physics, Chemistry, and Ecology, while simultaneously attending the School of Fine Arts.

His first solo exhibition took place in Paris in 1974. Since then, he has presented approximately 50 solo exhibitions internationally, including in New York, Washington, Detroit, Toronto, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Paris, London, and major cities in Greece.

His work has received critical acclaim and awards. He has also contributed as a set designer for theatrical productions and artistic events in France and Attica. His biography is included in major art encyclopedias, including *Greek Painters* (Melissa Publications). In 2003, he became a member of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece.

His artistic development has been enriched through the study of traditional art in 27 countries worldwide.

 

Exhibition Details

Location: Plus Art Gallery, Pedestrian Street of Gialova

Duration: April 2 – April 16, 2026

Inauguration: Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Opening Hours: 12:00 – 19:00