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Costis, Athens, 1950.
Visual artist and poet • Studied in Athens and Paris • He stopped his studies at the level of Doctorat d’ Etat, under J.F. Lyotard • In 1969 his first collage is published and he has his first solo exhibition, showcasing lead sculptures • He is the editor of two literary and art magazines published in Athens, Lotus (Λωτός, 1968-1972) and Praxis (Πράξη 1972) • His first book of poetry is published in Athens in February 1974 • Since 1970, he has been a regular contributor of essays, articles, poems, and drawings to many magazines • In 1975 his first Performance takes place at an art gallery in Athens • In 1976, using synthi100, he creates the music score of his film Saga of a city • The same year he starts creating mixed works of visual poetry • From 1986 onward, the lightning phenomenon is at the core of his research • A prolific artist, Costis has had 32 solo shows in galleries and museums in Europe and has participated in more than 100 international group shows • He is also engaged in a variety of projects and conferences / symposia on art, New Technologies, and poetry • Work by the artist is held in public museums and private collections, most notably in Greece, France, Belgium, and Germany • For more detailed information: http://www.costis.eu •
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