Zoumboulakis Galleries present an anniversary group show dedicated to the life and work of Dionysis Savvopoulos, the emblematic Greek composer, lyricist and singer. 

The show, titled “In his underground island,” will run from November 9 to December 06.

18 contemporary artists, born in the 1970’s and 1980’s, present their work in this retrospective exhibition, inspired by lyrics, songs, album titles, audio abstracts and musical experimentations of the prominent Greek musician.

The show is organized to celebrate Savvopoulos’ 70th birthday and his 50 years in the music scene. The influential composer who was born in the city of Thessaloniki, met with great success since his early days as a musician and has been noted for being politically active throughout his career in music. In 1967, Savvopoulos was imprisoned for his political convictions by the Greek military junta of 1967-1974. led by the dictator George Papadopoulos.

Participant artists: Dimitris Anastasiou, Kleio Gizeli, Myrto Delivoria, Juliano Kagklis, Ifiyenia Kamperi, Theofilos Katsipanos, Lefteris Kiourtsoglou, Leda Kontogiannopoulou, Eva Marathaki, Nikos Moschos, Maria Bacha, Thales Papakonstantinou, Miltiadis Petalas, Achilleas Razis, Stefanos Rokos, Fanis Roumanias, Christina Sgouromiti, Kostas Christopoulos