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Irene Panagopoulos Brings Collection to London's Hellenic Centre in First Show Outside Greece

exhibition · 2026-10-16

Irene Y. Panagopoulos, who started her journey as a collector in London and now resides in Greece, is unveiling her collection outside of Greece for the very first time at the Hellenic Centre in London. Titled "Revisiting: Fernweh, or Nostalgia for Unknown Lands," this exhibition marks the international debut of her collection. Panagopoulos's love for art was ignited by a few paintings her father gave her. She expressed, "My life is filled to the brim. I have more artwork than my walls can hold. Collectors always have more than they can display. That’s what being a collector is all about." Her collection, rooted in her Greek heritage, delves into identity and belonging, encouraging UK viewers to consider themes of displacement through art.

Key facts

  • Irene Y. Panagopoulos is a London-born, Greece-based collector.
  • Her collecting began with paintings given by her father.
  • The exhibition is titled "Revisiting: Fernweh, or Nostalgia for Unknown Lands."
  • It is the first time her collection is shown outside Greece.
  • The venue is the Hellenic Centre in London.
  • Her collection explores identity, belonging, and cultural boundaries.
  • She stated that collectors always have more art than fits in their homes.
  • The show invites a new audience to engage with these themes.

Entities

Artists

  • Irene Y. Panagopoulos

Institutions

  • Hellenic Centre

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Greece

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