Presentation of "Entos: Kali Tyxi", a polymorphic event

Dourgouti isn’t just the local neighborhood of the Onassis Stegi: it is one of most historic districts in Athens, a place of multiple layers, admixtures, and inclusions. As a palimpsest, Dourgouti has its historical memories to share, but it can also present a social prototype where differences between cultures were put in a melting pot and eventually rendered the area a unique identity and character of its own.The rich history and composition of this society were captured on camera by a group of young people – residents of the wider Dourgouti area or other areas in Athens – who either had elemental knowledge on photography or were completely amateurs.

Through a theoretical seminar on visual culture, constant guidance on practical aspects by leader/photographers, exercises geared to practicing shooting and reflecting on the photographic practice itself (next to the complementary use of the spoken word as sound or text), the workshop gradually led the participants to structuring a narrative and producing a final piece. The final works will be presented in the neighborhood. More specifically, pictures that were taken during the workshop will be exhibited on the shop windows on Fenosthenous and Sfingos streets. Later on, a short film will be screened at the small open-air theater on Blocko Dourgoutiou Square. A map of the area with the exact exhibition spaces will be provided, while the evening will be wrapped up with a free treat for the neighborhood and its guests.