Dionisis Christofilogiannis

BA Mechanical Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University; MS in Industrial Design, Strathclyde University Glasgow, UK; MA and PhD in Visual Arts, University of Cluj Napoca

Dionisis Christofilogiannis’ multidisciplinary practice explores the enduring imprint of mythology, memory, and tradition on contemporary life. Working across painting, installation, photographic collage, and sculpture, his work reflects on architecture, geometric abstraction, and classical forms, often in conversation with sociopolitical themes and lyricism.

Research Projects

MOMAFAD – Museum of Modern Art for a Day
Presented at CITYX Venice Italian Virtual Pavilion, 17th Venice Architecture Biennale; EMST – National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens
A temporary museum installed at the site of the former Hellinikon Airport in Athens, MOMAFAD interrogates the politics of public space, architecture, and institutional critique through civic engagement and performative transformation.

The Army of Goumas
Eleusis European Capital of Culture, Greece
A sculptural and conceptual work exploring collective memory and cultural heritage through historical narrative, investigating the ways identity and place are shaped and reimagined through contemporary artistic interventions.

Feels Like Home
Thessaloniki Biennale 6
A photographic and collage series that contrasts familiar Athenian and Thessalonian urban imagery with conflict-ravaged scenes from Syria. The work challenges viewers’ perception of stability, home, and personal safety amidst global displacement and trauma.

Space52
Founder and Director, Athens
An independent artist-run space fostering local and international artistic dialogue through exhibitions, residencies, and publications. Space52 functions as a cultural hub, facilitating the production and dissemination of critical artistic practices.

One After Another
Journal founded and led via Space52
A collaborative publishing platform developed in partnership with historians and theorists. The journal amplifies contemporary art discourse through essays, interviews, and exhibition reviews.

In the Studio
Kunsthalle, Athens
Co-curated project offering insight into artists’ processes, exploring how context, politics, and materials inform creative practice.

I Fought the X and the X Won
National Museum of Malta & Museum of Arts, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
A co-curated exhibition that reflected on conflict, power, and identity through diverse artistic lenses, bridging historical trauma with contemporary forms.

Scenographic Works:
Collaborated with internationally recognized directors, including Robert Wilson (Odyssey, National Theater of Athens) and Razvan Mazilu (Viata Lights, National Theater of Timisoara), developing scenographies that integrate architectural concepts, video, and immersive design.

Awards & Grants:
CELESTE PRIZE (USA), Ministry of Culture (GR), NEON (GR), IKY Scholarship (GR), Bodosakis Foundation (GR), Magna Cum Laude (RO), Athens Voice Painting Award (GR), Kentaurus Award (DE)