Irene Panagopoulos Brings Collection to London's Hellenic Centre in First Show Outside Greece
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
Sources
- Artsy —