Limassol 2030 and the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs) of the Cyprus Institute, in collaboration with the Municipality of Limassol, are organizing the exhibition "Invisible Gaze: Discovering an Unknown Work of Titian", which will be inaugurated by the Mayor of Limassol, and . Giannis Armevtis on January 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Papadaki Warehouses.
The exhibition brings to light an unknown work by Titian, hidden under the famous painting Ecce Homo (1570) (Behold the Man), through the application of advanced technology and the scientific methods of the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs). The hidden work, the portrait of a man, was revealed using state-of-the-art tools, with the results of this process being used by artist and dean of the School of Fine Arts in Athens, Erato Hadjisavva, to recreate the painting. This pioneering process for the sector managed to highlight the inherent connection between art and science, offering ground for new visual approaches.
Cultural heritage, science, technology and modern visual practices coexist in the exhibition Invisible Sight: this is a rare opportunity for the public to discover the technical analysis of the painting, to understand the relationship between the original work and its modern re-creation (1570 & 2024) , but also to see up close how technology can reveal centuries-old visual secrets.
Information:
Exhibition title: Invisible gaze: Discovering an unknown work by Titian. Exhibition of Ecce Homo at Papadakis Warehouses. Venue: Papadaki Warehouses, Limassol Duration: 24 January – 10 March 2025 Opening: 24 January 2025, 18:30 Visiting hours: The exhibition will be open during the normal opening hours of Papadaki Warehouses. Organizers: Cyprus Institute - Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Workshops / STARC, Limassol 2030, Limassol Municipality.
For more information or to arrange guided tours to schools, universities and other institutions, please contact:
www.lemesos2030.com | info@lemesos2030.com | 99800050 &https://apaclabs.cyi.ac.cy/ | 22208648 | apaclabs@cyi.ac.cy
Tour times: Wednesday 16:30-17:30, Friday 16:30-17:30 and Saturday 11:00-12:00 and 12:00-13:00.
About APAC Labs:
The "Andreas Pittas" Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs) of the Science and Technology Research Center in Archeology and Culture (STARC) at the Cyprus Institute develop research on key themes, problems and new approaches in art history, archeology and cultural heritage, through the use of advanced scientific and technological methods. The establishment of APAC Labs with the generous support of Dr. Andreas Pitta, promotes research beyond the framework of an advanced laboratory, offering holistic solutions to the study and analysis of works of art, archaeological objects and monuments through the creative exchange and development of interdisciplinary knowledge in matters of our cultural heritage.
About Limassol 2030:
The European Capital of Culture Organization Limassol 2030 – Candidate City was founded in November 2022 by the Municipality of Limassol, as an independent organization, with the mission of claiming the title of European Capital of Culture. If Limassol is selected, the organization will also undertake the implementation of the European Capital of Culture program until 2030.
Limassol 2030 Sponsors and Supporters:
Strategic partner: Medochemie Ltd
Collaborating partners: TEPAK – Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Serious Products Lab, Semiotics and Visual Communication Lab
Sponsors: ATLAS PANTOU CO LTD | Park Beach Hotel
Sponsors: Crowne Plaza | Interorient Marine Services | Muskita Aluminum Industries | Muskita Holdings Ltd | German Medical Institute
Visibility Enhancement: Rialto Theatre
Communication sponsor: Channel 6, MC Media, In Prima
Hospitality sponsor: Alinea SUITES
