Andreas Angelidakis reimagines Dakis Joannou's collection in labyrinthine exhibition inspired by Baudrillard

In 2013, the exhibition 'The System of Objects' reimagined Dakis Joannou's collection, curated by architect Andreas Angelidakis and Maria Cristina Didero, drawing inspiration from Jean Baudrillard's 1968 text. The venue underwent significant changes, with walls demolished and raw materials revealed, forming a maze featuring works from 214 artists. Attendees entered through a dimly lit warehouse, passing by Josh Smith's 2012 stop sign and Pawel Althamer's 2012 piece 'Evil.' The showcase included contributions from David Salle, Jeff Koons, and various Greek artists. A trapezoidal space highlighted Joannou's plaster putti paired with Alexander McQueen footwear, culminating in a room filled with art-shipping crates and a George Condo portrait of Joannou, evoking a virtual experience while contemplating object collection.