It is with great pleasure that Stand In Line Gallery invites you to the opening of the solo exhibition by the acclaimed artist Nikos Kourousis, titled “Metamorphoses.”
Opening: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., hosted by Ms. Olivia Papadaki.
Exhibition dates: November 14 – December 5, 2026
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The Philosophy of the Exhibition
With an artistic career spanning more than six decades, Nikos Kourousis continues to approach art as a living space of ceaseless exploration and experimentation, where matter, forms, and their interrelationships are in constant flux.
As the artist himself notes in the introductory note to the exhibition catalog:
“The concept of transformation runs through much of my work. Matter transforms, forms are reconfigured, and elements take on new relationships with one another. Space and time are not merely the framework of the work, but actively participate in its formation and evolution.”
The exhibition features two-dimensional and three-dimensional works that highlight the ongoing process of material transformation and the creation of new forms through the combination of different materials. The works reflect a visual exploration that is not limited to fixed forms or predetermined interpretations, but remains open to new possibilities and approaches.
Without directing the viewer toward a specific interpretation, the artist allows the works to develop their own autonomy, inviting the audience to discover personal interpretations, associations, and symbolism. The very concept of transformation thus functions not only as a characteristic of the artistic process, but also as a starting point for an open viewing experience.
About the Artist
Nikos Kourousis was born in 1937 in Nicosia and studied in London at Saint Martin’s School of Art and Hornsey College of Art. Throughout his long artistic career, he has represented Cyprus at major international events, including the Paris Biennale of Young Artists in 1969, the Venice Biennale in 1972 and 1990, with the work “Odyssey,” as well as the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2023.
His works adorn important public spaces in Cyprus and abroad, affirming his enduring presence in the visual arts.
For his overall contribution to culture, he was honored with the Award of Excellence of the Republic of Cyprus in 2021, and in 2026 he was awarded the Silver Medal of the House of Representatives.
The exhibition “Metamorphoses” is a new presentation of Nikos Kourousis’s ongoing artistic exploration, highlighting his enduring relationship with matter, form, and their potential for transformation.
For more information, please contact:
Stand in Line Art Space
Tel: (+357) 99 412 000
Address: 26A Metochio Street, Agios Andreas, Nicosia 1101
E: [email protected]
www.standinlineartspace.com
Hours:
Tue–Fri: 4:30 PM–7:00
PM; Sat: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
