Nikos Nikolaou
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Nikos Nikolaou (1909–1986) was a major figure in Greek art during the 20th century.
In 1929 Nikolaou is admitted into the Athens School of Fine Arts
where he studied under Konstantinos Parthenis
and Umbertos Argyros.
In 1932, he has his first exhibition when he participates in the group exhibition of the Athens School of Fine Arts students and in 1935 he becomes a member of the group "Free Artists" (Ελεύθεροι Καλλιτέχναι) and participates in the Parnassos exhibition. That same year, Nikolaou comes to the defense of a new artist, Constantine Andreou
, whose artwork was so lifelike he was accused of cheating. This was the start of a lifelong friendship between the two.
In 1937, Nikolaou follows Yiannis Moralis
to Italy
and in 1939 he receives a scholarship to study in Paris
.
In 1949 he formed, with other artists including Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
, Yannis Tsarouchis
, Yiannis Moralis, Nikos Engonopoulos
and Panayiotis Tetsis
, the "Armos" art group. This group had its first exhibition in 1950 in Athens' Zappeion
.
In 1960 he moves to Aegina
and his house becomes a meeting place for artists and other luminaries. A few years later, he manages to convince his long time friend and colleague Andreou to buy a house on the island.
In 1929 Nikolaou is admitted into the Athens School of Fine Arts
Athens School of Fine Arts
The Athens School of Fine Arts , is Greece's premier art school whose main objective is to develop the artistic talents of its students.-History:Athens School of Fine Arts was established on 12 January 1837, known as the School for the Arts...
where he studied under Konstantinos Parthenis
Konstantinos Parthenis
Konstantinos Parthenis born in Alexandria, Egypt was a distinguished Greek painter. Parthenis broke with the Greek academic tradition of the 19th century and introduced modern elements together with traditional themes, like the figure of Christ, in his art.-External links:*...
and Umbertos Argyros.
In 1932, he has his first exhibition when he participates in the group exhibition of the Athens School of Fine Arts students and in 1935 he becomes a member of the group "Free Artists" (Ελεύθεροι Καλλιτέχναι) and participates in the Parnassos exhibition. That same year, Nikolaou comes to the defense of a new artist, Constantine Andreou
Constantine Andreou
Constantine Andreou , was a painter and sculptor of Greek origin with a highly successful career that spanned six decades...
, whose artwork was so lifelike he was accused of cheating. This was the start of a lifelong friendship between the two.
In 1937, Nikolaou follows Yiannis Moralis
Yiannis Moralis
Yiannis Moralis was an important Greek visual artist and part of the so-called "Generation of the 30s".-Life:...
to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and in 1939 he receives a scholarship to study in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
.
In 1949 he formed, with other artists including Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas was a leading Greek painter, sculptor, engraver, iconographer, writer and academic...
, Yannis Tsarouchis
Yannis Tsarouchis
-Early life:Born in Piraeus, he studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts . He was also a student of Photios Kontoglou, who introduced him to Byzantine iconography, while he also studied popular architecture and dressing customs...
, Yiannis Moralis, Nikos Engonopoulos
Nikos Engonopoulos
Nikos Engonopoulos was a modern Greek painter and poet. He is one of the most important members of the Greek Generation of the '30s as well as a major representative of the surrealistic movement in Greece...
and Panayiotis Tetsis
Panayiotis Tetsis
Panayiotis Tetsis is a major Greek painter. Tetsis is a genuine exponent of the post-impressionistic seascape tradition.- Life and work :...
, the "Armos" art group. This group had its first exhibition in 1950 in Athens' Zappeion
Zappeion
The Zappeion is a building in the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private.-Constructing the Zappeion:...
.
In 1960 he moves to Aegina
Aegina
Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, from Athens. Tradition derives the name from Aegina, the mother of Aeacus, who was born in and ruled the island. During ancient times, Aegina was a rival to Athens, the great sea power of the era.-Municipality:The municipality...
and his house becomes a meeting place for artists and other luminaries. A few years later, he manages to convince his long time friend and colleague Andreou to buy a house on the island.
See also
- Art in modern GreeceArt in modern GreeceModern Greek art is the term used to describe Greek art during the period between the emergence of the new independent Greek state and the 20th century....
- Contemporary Greek artContemporary Greek artContemporary Greek Art is defined as the art produced by Greek artists after World War II.- Abstract Expressionism :Theodoros Stamos was a great abstract expressionism art from Lefkas that lived and worked in New York in the 40s and 50s...