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Maria Stathi: Continuous Interaction with Artists is a Constant Learning Process

Published January 4, 2026, 06:15
Maria Stathi: Continuous Interaction with Artists is a Constant Learning Process

Maria Stathi, owner of Art Seen, reflects on the gallery's journey over the past decade, emphasizing the effort to create a space that breaks away from conventional commercial models and promotes contemporary art in Cyprus. Art Seen aims to bring art closer to the public, encourage dialogue and experimentation, and showcase Cypriot artists abroad. Stathi highlights the importance of professional curation, research, and long-term collaboration with artists, as well as the need for institutional support in the art scene. Exhibition curation is considered a co-creative process, aiming for the best possible presentation of the artist and their work. Continuous interaction with artists is, for her, a constant learning and development process.