Greece’s recent political and social turmoil has had profound effects on the country’s cultural landscape, creating shifting notions about its identity.

Via an exhibition entitled “Reverb: New Art from Greece” which opened on September 9 and will run until October 18, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA) showcases eleven emerging and mid-career Greek artists who created their work in the above described climate.

“Reverb,” guest curated by SMFA alumna Eirene Efstathiou and independent curator Evita Tsokanta, presents a wide range of artistic forms and trends illustrating the way artists interpret the reverberations of social, political, and economic conditions during this crucial time in Greece’s history.

Exploring themes such as the appropriation of history and found objects, “Reverb” presents an authentic view of the way citizens of Greece have experienced recent history, in stark contrast to the way the media and political leaders have depicted the situation.

The eleven artists, many of whom live and work in Athens, exhibit both existing work and pieces specially commissioned, including photography, video, painting, and mixed media installations. A series of parallel events will promote exchanges between the artists and the SMFA community, such as a special film screening of “History Zero” and conversation with Stefanos Tsivopoulos, who represented Greece at the 2013 Venice Biennale; video chats; curatorial talks; and more.

ARTISTS
Loukia Alavanou, Anastasia Douka, Eirene Efstatiou, Andreas Kassapis, Dimitris Papoutsakis, Eftihis Patsourakis, Nana Sachini, Yorgos Sapountzis, Vangelis Vlahos, Paky Vlassopoulou, and Myrto Xanthopoulou

Exhibition hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Thursday, 10 am–8 pm; closed Sundays and holidays.

Admission to the exhibition and related events is free.