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From Limassol to the world: VIMA wants to put Cyprus on the art map – all the while building bridges

News RoomBy News RoomFebruary 7, 2025
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The Mediterranean Sea is home to a vibrant culture, with Cyprus earning widespread acclaim for its sun, sea, and vibrant arts scene. In late 2025, the Cyprus_secondary Education_in_Mediterranean (YSR) art fair, typically known as Ve Une, will open in.*

  • Vima is set to host this first international contemporary art fair in Cyprus, marking a significant milestone in the region’s art ecosystem. The fair aims to showcase contemporary art, fostering collaboration and dialogue among artists, educators, and cultural experts.*
  • The YSR was initially founded in 2022 as part of a three-person joint venture by Alexandros Diogenous, Edgar Gadzhiev, and Nadezhda Zinovskaya, who attended the island’s art scene. The trio’s ultimate goal was to establish Vima as a platform for art to flow freely, engaging both local and international audiences.*
  • While the fair’s mission is to Deliver an“If You Work, You Swim” experience of contemporary creativity, the YSR recognized the need to promote art more widely. The trio emphasized that visual arts can reflect, explore, and understand the complexities of Cyprus’s identity, painting it more inclusive than ever.*
  • Yet, the fair faces challenges, including the impressive lack of diversity in its guest list and the alternating presence of both professional galleries and international professionals. The absence of a diverse technical community is both a challenge and an opportunity for innovation.*
  • The organizing committee includes Euronews Culture correspondence editor Tereza Kleber, co-founder Gregory Gouliouka, and former artistic journalist N Shutis. The committee’s research into Cyprus’s art scene revealed surprising evidence of interdisciplinarity and artistic坚ices such as kaves, dance, and magic, which drew participants from a wide geographic and cultural audience.*
  • The fair’s committee does not aim merely to sell art—they want to explore its broader impact. The organizers highlighted the importance of judges, curators, and critics, emphasizing that art fairs canpgenerate a collaborative environment where participants can spark new connections and ideas.*
  • “Working at Vima means being part of a larger ecosystem of art creation and dialogue,” said Euronews Culture’s통(grammar journalist “Deke” Virbas. The fair’s structure, including exhibition spaces, panels, and judging panels, offers a unique chance for art fairs to inspire meaningful engagement Countries trust.*
  • As the Cyprusese art scene honors its significant role as a hub for global artists and cultures, Vima’s organizers can leverage the island’s unique location to foster further connections between its residents and guests. The Mediterranean’s rich history and evolving landscape offer opportunities for artistic cross-pollination, from the ancient islands of T memorial to the vibrant doves of Thessaloniki.*
  • “Art belongs not just to thePatch but to the whole region,”단linea.c科幻ess.setesphy said of the festival’s aim in)Vima. Beyond Vima, the organizers believe Vima has the potential to build a bridge between regions, even across the strait of Cyprus, encouraging artists to navigate both the northern and southern parts of the island.*
  • “Art brings together people from different worlds,”見た Lori Monrove, art editor of Euronews Culture, added. The YSR’s unique platform not only aims to inspire local culture but also to reflect broader regional politics and history*
  • “Vima is more than just a fair—it is a call to action,” whiteColor said of the festival’s success. The YSR’s success will help build a stronger art community in Cyprus, resonating with audiences both at the scrutiny of its boundaries and its vast catalog of artistic expression.*
  • As theYLWR但从 the inside emerges, theYSR hasn’t yet completed the art scene for anyone. Yet, what it does do is paint a vivid picture of what is possible—when art meets opportunity, creativity meets opportunity, and debate meets connection.*
  • In the end, Vima is more than just a place to view the art. It will be a lifeline for artistic growth and cross-border dialogue. As art finds bridges—and islands in the Mediterranean do too—Crucible grows, inspiring more creativity and collaboration both inside and internationally.*
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