Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) is a multifaceted Greek artist renowned for his work in painting, engraving, illustration, sculpture and stage design. Deeply influenced by ancient art, his work blends monumental figures inspired by Greek statuary and antique ceramics with contemporary elements such as clothing and accessories, creating a seamless dialogue between past and present. The radiant Mediterranean light and the landscapes of his childhood play a central role in his work.
After training at the Athens School of Fine Arts, he pursued further studies in Paris in 1960 on a scholarship, specializing in lithography. Forced into exile in France following the 1967 coup d’état in Greece, he quickly gained international recognition. From 1969, he was exhibited by Paul Facchetti and associated with major artistic figures such as Magritte and De Chirico. His success spanned the globe, from Tokyo to New York, to representing Greece at the Venice Biennale in 1972. His work was also included in the 1971 São Paulo Biennale. Beyond painting, Fassianos designed theater sets and illustrated numerous books.
In Greece, Fassianos’ work is housed in major institutions such as the National Gallery of Greece in Athens (GR), where his paintings and drawings are prominently featured. His works are also part of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki (GR). Additionally, the Alekos Fassianos Museum in Metaxourgio, Athens (GR), is dedicated to his art and showcases a wide range of his paintings, drawings and sculptures, providing an in-depth look into his artistic journey. Internationally, Fassianos' art can be found in collections such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris (FR) and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York (USA) amongst others.
Portrait of Alekos Fassianos, Copyright Louisa Nikolaidou photography, Courtesy of Alekos Fassianos EstateAlekos Fassianos (1935-2022) is a multifaceted Greek artist renowned for his work in painting, engraving, illustration, sculpture and stage design. Deeply influenced by ancient art, his work blends monumental figures inspired by Greek statuary and antique ceramics with contemporary elements such as clothing and accessories, creating a seamless dialogue between past and present. The radiant Mediterranean light and the landscapes of his childhood play a central role in his work.After training at the Athens School of Fine Arts, he pursued further studies in Paris in 1960 on a scholarship, specializing in lithography. Forced into exile in France following the 1967 coup d’état in Greece, he quickly gained international recognition. From 1969, he was exhibited by Paul Facchetti and associated with major artistic figures such as Magritte and De Chirico. His success spanned the globe, from Tokyo to New York, to representing Greece at the Venice Biennale in 1972. His work was also included in the 1971 São Paulo Biennale. Beyond painting, Fassianos designed theater sets and illustrated numerous books.In Greece, Fassianos’ work is housed in major institutions such as the National Gallery of Greece in Athens (GR), where his paintings and drawings are prominently featured. His works are also part of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki (GR). Additionally, the Alekos Fassianos Museum in Metaxourgio, Athens (GR), is dedicated to his art and showcases a wide range of his paintings, drawings and sculptures, providing an in-depth look into his artistic journey. Internationally, Fassianos' art can be found in collections such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris (FR) and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York (USA) amongst others.