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Mary Zygouri's 'La Répétition de l'Impossible' at Prometeogallery Milan

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Athens-born artist Mary Zygouri, born in 1973, is showcasing her debut solo exhibition, "La Répétition de l'Impossible," at Prometeogallery in Milan. This diverse exhibition features artwork in performance, photography, video, and installation, focusing on themes of politics, ethics, and aesthetics while exploring memory and cultural heritage. Influenced by Antonio Gramsci, Zygouri's pieces include notable video works such as "Venus Of The Rags / In Transit (Eleusis)" from 2014, "Movimento in Semi-Libertà" from 2015, "Je Reviens Toujours" from 2017, and "THE ROUND UP Project: Kokkinia 1979 – Kokkinia, 2017," originally developed for Documenta 14.

Key facts

  • Mary Zygouri's first solo show at Prometeogallery in Milan
  • Exhibition title: 'La Répétition de l'Impossible'
  • Artist born in Athens in 1973
  • Show combines performance, photography, video, and installation
  • References Antonio Gramsci's history and thought
  • Includes video projects from 2014, 2015, 2017
  • 'THE ROUND UP Project' was created for Documenta 14
  • Each project revolves around a video

Entities

Artists

  • Mary Zygouri
  • Antonio Gramsci

Institutions

  • Prometeogallery
  • Documenta 14

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Athens
  • Greece
  • Kokkinia

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