The art establishment, T.A.F./The Art Foundation is preparing to unveil the “Momentary Lapse of a Shutter”, opening on October 5, showcasing the works of the photography group “Spontaneous Shooters”. This distinctive photographic exhibition, put together over the past year, will bring to light the overlooked facets of our city through the lenses of 42 photographers. Viewers are invited to explore the delicate dance between human existence and the urban settings in which they exist, via a medley of photographic techniques.
Inspired principally by street photography and the serendipitous moments captured during their wanderings – and under the mentorship of photographer Andreas Kamoutsis – the Spontaneous Shooters group has ventured to define their own photographic voice, articulating it through the visual vernacular and the art of photography itself.
The displayed pieces delve into a myriad of elements surrounding us – from fleeting shadows to asymmetric portraits displayed in a rich colour spectrum, imbuing Athens with a seldom-seen aura of intrigue. The photographs aim to encapsulate how the passage of time reshapes our perspective of the city. From ever-evolving shadows shaped by the setting sun to uncommon portraits revealing people’s internal state, this exhibition, sponsored by Fujifilm Hellas, will celebrate the beauty and intricacy of both our city and its people.
The Spontaneous Shooters group invites us to discover the capital in a new light, to unearth those silent details that often go unnoticed, and to contemplate how they shape our lives and human experiences. It’s a beautifully nuanced approach to photography that accentuates the role of art in discerning beauty in the everyday and within the essence of humanity. Admission is free.
More information on the Spontaneous Shooters: www.spontaneous-shooters.com
Information
Opening: Thursday, 05 October 2023 | 19:30
Duration: 05.10.23 – 08.10.23
Opening Hours: Thursday to Sunday | 12:00 – 22:00
Address: 5 Normanou, Monastiraki
Curated by: Giorgos Koutsouvelis, Andreas Kamoutsis
Sponsored by: Fujifilm Hellas
Participants: Andreas Anthimos, Alexandra Katanou, Alexandros Markantonatos, Andreas Spinos, Aimilia Matoulea, Apostolis Andriotis, Antonis Goltzos, Aris Kaplanis, Aris Kokkas, Aphrodite Mamae, Anna Maria Ferhagen, Aria Heinonen-Riganas, Anna Papaioannou, Yiannis Maistros, Yiannis Varelas, Giorgos Boulasidis, Giorgos Goufas, Giorgos Papandreou, Giota Pouman, Giorgos Kanakis, Dimitris Meidanis, Efi Lialiou, Elsa Tsagkli, Theofanis Sofianidis, Katerina Manitsa, Katerina Margariti, Katerina Niasoudi, Cleanthis Bantis, Manolis Soulos, Maria Beli, Maria Kolyvaki, Maria Chioti, Panagiotis Papatheodorou, Panagiotis Karageorgos, Olga Alexopoulou, Sissy Theodosopoulou, Stelios Proestakis, Stelios Mantaleros, Sotiris Theodosiou, Teti Mylona, Christos Antonopoulos, Christina Sapounaki
