Timeless Cyprus – Exhibition Day Tickets (4 – 22 June from 11am-5pm Daily)

Following its recent postponement, the exhibition “George Pol. Georghiou – Timeless Cyprus” returns to London, presented at the The Hellenic Centre as part of the cultural programme marking Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (2026).

The exhibition is presented by the A. G. Leventis Gallery, in collaboration with the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom, and with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus.

This is the first international presentation of the exhibition following its debut in Nicosia in 2022.

Through his work, George Polyviou Georghiou (1901–1972) emerges as a defining figure in the visual narration of Cyprus’s modern history. His paintings, created mainly during the 1940s and 1950s, offer a deeply moving portrayal of the island through its people, landscapes and everyday life.

Many of the works presented were, for decades, inaccessible in Famagusta. Their return and presentation today mark an important moment in the ongoing effort to preserve and share Cyprus’s cultural heritage.

Georghiou’s work reflects a rich artistic language shaped by both Cypriot experience and wider European influences. His compositions bring together symbols, figures and spaces into a powerful visual world where memory, history and identity coexist.

The exhibition is curated by Loukia Loizou Hadjigavriel, Katerina Stephanides, and follows the vision of the late Eleni S. Nikita.

General coordination is led by Despina Georghiou Hadjinicolaou and Anastasia Mina, with educational programmes by Theodora Demetriou and Marios Theocharous. Architectural design is by Nayia Savvides, with video by Constantinos S. Constantinides, text editing by Alexandra Pel, and translation by Despina Pirketti.

📍 Location: The Hellenic Centre, London
📅 Exhibition Dates: 4 June – 22 June 2026
🕰 Opening Hours: 11:00am – 5:00pm daily

Visitors are welcome to explore the exhibition freely throughout the day.

For those interested in a more structured experience, curated tours are available on selected dates, including weekends and specific weekdays.

🎟 Admission: Advance booking recommended

We invite you to experience an exhibition that brings together art, history and memory, offering a powerful reflection on Cyprus and its place within Europe.

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Host or Publisher Cyprus High Commission - Cultural Section