#EndViolenceAgainstWomen Interviews: Director Maria Lekaki
November 25th calls us to confront violence against women and reflect on the importance of equality and safety in every person’s life. On this day, Winart gives a voice to two talented directors from Chania, Roussa Markaki and Maria Lekaki. Through their performances, the two creators highlight aspects of gender-based violence, provoking thought and […]
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen Interviews: Director Roussa Markaki
November 25th calls us to confront violence against women and reflect on the importance of equality and safety in every person’s life. On this day, Winart gives a voice to two talented directors from Chania, Roussa Markaki and Maria Lekaki. Through their performances, the two creators highlight aspects of gender-based violence, provoking thought and sparking […]
Feminism is a Family Affair: An Interview with Giorgos Arvanitis
In the life of cinematographer Giorgos Arvanitis, women seem to play a significant role, either through their presence or their absence. His mother, Penelope, was absent for a long time due to circumstances. His first photographs featured his mother and sister. His transition from the security of Finos Film to freelance work came through a […]
Cindy Sherman: Mothers of Photography, Part 2
Cindy Sherman has often used her own body to question social stereotypes. By adopting multiple guises and varying identities, Sherman has continually transformed herself and her art. This is how the book “Women Artists” by Flavia Frigeri starts the chapter about Cindy Sherman. You can find it in the Museum of Cycladic Art (Cindy Sherman […]
Margaret Cameron: Mothers of Photography, Part 1
On the occasion of World Photography Day (August 19), we will highlight some of the earliest women photographers in the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales. Anyone involved in photography is likely familiar with figures such as Margaret Cameron (1815–1879) or even earlier pioneers like Constance Fox Talbot (1811–1880) and Anna Atkins (1799–1871). However, in this […]
