PAST

The thresholds of memory

In 1978, eager to explore the world beyond Europe, I set off for Guyana where I lived for six years. When I arrived I had little knowledge of this former British sugar colony on the northeast coast of South America. Its legacy as a country is founded on the African slave trade and subsequently “coolie”...
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pseudaemonia. A familiar exorkism by Panagiotis Mina

   Panagiotis Mina     Saturday 27 April |19:30  AV performance *  pseudaemonia. A familiar exorkism Short description ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνια ευδαιμόνια ψευδαιμόνι ψευδαμόνιαευδαιμόνιαψευδαιμόνευδαιμυδαιμόνιαευδαιευδαιμόνιυδαιμόνιαδαιμόνιιμόνιυδαιμόνια ψευδαόνψεαιμόνευδαιμόνια Short Bio Panagiotis Mina (b. 1982, BA Communication Culture and Media) is interested in the concept of noise and interruption within cultural norms. He has been...
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The Magical art of Ithell Colquhoun
by Jacqui McIntosh

Wednesday 10 April 2024 Talk | English | 18:00 This talk will explore the life and work of the British artist, writer and occultist Ithell Colquhoun (1906–88) and the encounters and experiences that shaped her artistic practice – from her involvement with the British Surrealist group and interaction with key figures and artists further afield to...
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EVROVIZION.CROSSING STORIES AND SPACES 

EVROVIZION focuses on less visible and marginalised geopolitical and cultural spaces, in particular in southeastern and eastern Europe. These are so-called “semi-peripheries'' and “places of diversity” that often play only a minor role in many international theoretical discourses and exhibition practices. In close cooperation with regional protagonists and each local art scene, new artistic projects...
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OPEN UP Nicosia FESTIVAL

The Nicosia Open Up Festival – A festival open to all is a multi-dimensional arts festival that features an art exhibition, performances, an open discussion, lectures–performances, video-installations, multifaceted art activities, music, screenings, a street party, culinary events and workshops. The four- day events of the festival begin on Thursday, 19 October 2023, with the opening...
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Kids Summer Camp @NiMAC: A magical city!

This year, get ready to dive into a wondrous world with the 1st Kids Summer Camp at the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre – NiMAC, for children aged 7 – 12 years old! Right in the heart of Nicosia, NiMAC’s Summer Camp entitled “A “A magical city” is designed specifically to bring imagination to life, to...
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The Book Club (iii)

28 April 2023, at 18:30 at the commons room in the exhibition we can only begin to notice at NiMAC [τα θεωρητικά κείμενα είναι στα αγγλικά] The Book Club by George Rallis comes to the commons room of we can only begin to notice for three sessions, investigating and challenging the gazes through which we read the world. The third and...
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Roundtable Discussion moderated by Sophie Cavoulacos

26/04 Wednesday , at 5:00 at NiMAC A Roundtable Discussion with Sophie Cavoulacos, Associate Curator of Film at Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), on the occasion of the show we can only begin to notice and Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2023. Sophie Cavoulacos and participant artists of  we can only begin to notice discuss themes around...
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The Book Club (ii)

21 April 2023, at 17:30 at the commons room in the exhibition we can only begin to notice at NiMAC [τα θεωρητικά κείμενα είναι στα αγγλικά] The Book Club by George Rallis comes to the commons room of we can only begin to notice for three sessions, investigating and challenging the gazes through which we read the world. This second...
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Screening: THE BUTLER by Anna Kannava

Parallel Screening and discussion with the audience THE BUTLER by Anna Kannava (ENG with GR subtitles) Discussion moderated by Queer Wave’s director, Diego Armando Aparicio. 12 April 2023 20:30, Theatro Polis OPAP Free admissions THE BUTLER (Australia, 1997, 58’) Writer/Director: Anna Kannava Producer: John Cruthers Cinematographer: Firooz Malekzadeh Editor: James Manche Anna Kannava’s great autobiographical...
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Camera Bolex with 16mm film, with Maria Anastassiou

Film workshop 12 April 2023 10:30-20:30, NiMAC Info and registration: info@nimac.org.cy  Participation fee: 15 euro Max number of participants is 8 people – registration is essential This workshop will introduce participants to the unique possibilities the Bolex 16mm film camera affords, such as in-camera editing and multiple exposures. There will be a demonstration of how...
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The Book Club (i)

11 April 2023, at 18:30 at the commons room in the exhibition we can only begin to notice at NiMAC [τα θεωρητικά κείμενα είναι στα αγγλικά] The Book Club by George Rallis comes to the commons room of we can only begin to notice for three sessions, investigating and challenging the gazes through which we read...
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Amy Stephens: Artist in Residence Talk

Artist in Residence NiMAC – Amy Stephens (b. 1981 London) Join us for a talk with the artist Saturday 26 November 2022 at 10:00am Old Powerhouse, NiMAC Garden Tempon street, 1016 Nicosia Underpinned by geology and travel, Stephens assemblages consist of imagery, wood, fabric and found objects that offer a personal response to the immediate...
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An artist talk: Hasan Aksaygın in conversation with Serkan Karas

Saturday 25 June 2022 at 18:00  NiMAC, Reading Room Within the framework of Project Room #7 NiMAC [Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation] presents an artist’ talk. Hasan Aksaygın meets with Serkan Karas for a discussion on their works and the parallels connecting these: the factual research and the fictional narratives created...
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NiMAC Educational Centre for Children exhibition

NiMAC Educational Centre for Children exhibition, at Theatro Polis OPAP > Opening: Saturday 25 June 2022 at 18:00 > Theatrical Play: “3… 2… 1… the journey begins!” (in greek) Saturday 25 June 2022 at 19:30, Theatro Polis OPAP and Monday 27 June 2022 at 19:30, Eleftheria Square Opening hours: Saturday 25 June: 18:00 Sunday: Closed...
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Head and Hand – Foun[d]ain by Kyriaki Costa

Head and Hand – Foun[d]ain (2021-2022), by Kyriaki Costa – www.kyriakicosta.com  Tuesday 21 June 2022 18:30-21:00  In the framework of the Performing and Live Arts Residency Programme at Theatro Polis OPAP, NiMAC [Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation] presents the programme Head and Hand – Foun[d]ain by visual artist Kyriaki Costa. This...
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A future to die for

Α performance conceived and directed by Lia Haraki Somewhere between Paul’s ‘Twelve steps to thrive in times of crisis’ career coaching course and the pitching of the latest services and products produced especially to support humans during the almost irreversible ecological catastrophe, lies their opportunistic fuckedupdom. Are we still to function in a capitalist way...
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Just a bottle?

Just a bottle?  Theatro Polis OPAP, Nicosia 30 & 31 July 2021, at 20:00 Admissions: 7 euro Reservations: 96791187 / maria.efstathiou@nimac.org.cy  In the framework of the Residency Programme for Performing and Live Arts at Theatro Polis OPAP / NiMAC [Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation], Andreas Kentis and Claudia Bruno, assisted by...
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Project Room #6 The Day Begins at Night | Lefteris Tapas

In the context of the Project Room programme, NiMAC [The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation] presents the exhibition The Day Begins at Night by artist Lefteris Tapas.
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DEATH BY KARAOKE

Α devised performance by Sakari Laurila and Lia Haraki We take our fictional characters for a walk on the wild side of karaoke. Will any fantasies survive? A performance of karaoke scenes, where identity constructions, fantasies, expectations and a house guitarist, all try to survive until the end of the song. A colourful set of...
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I’ve made you a palm tree by PASHIAS

The exhibition “I’ve made you a palm tree” by PASHIAS is being presented within the fame work of the Nicosia Pop Up Festival 2020 By identifying the establishment of the palm-tree as a staple feature of Cyprus’ urban landscape and as an integral part of our cultural identity, the exhibition “I’ve made you a palm-tree”...
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Nicosia Pop Up Festival 2020 – Programme

Nicosia Pop Up Festival 2020 For one more year, the Municipality of Nicosia in collaboration with NiMAC [Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation], organizes and holds the Nicosia Pop Up Festival 2020 from 5 December 2020 until 3 January 2021. The festival will take place at the Theatro Polis–OPAP, at NiMAC [Nicosia...
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TEH#90: Open Up: Performing Culture in Contested Places

We were hoping for the TEH90 to be physical and to welcome and meet everyone, but the world is still in semi-lockdown. So we have to adapt and be creative! That is why we decided to run TEH90 both online and on-site. When: 10-11 December 2020 Venue: to be announced The theme of the meeting...
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Participatory event: COUNCIL OF MANY

Friday, 21 February 2020 at 19:00. Theatro Polis OPAP
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hypersurfacing: Talk by Natascha Sadr Haghighian

Thursday, 23 January 2020, 19:00 – 21:00 Theatro Polis OPAP. The talk will be given in English
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hypersurfacig: Talk by Andrés Valtierra

Saturday, 14 December 2019, at 18:00 (in English). Theatro Polis OPAP
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Talk by Luca Lo Pinto

Saturday, 16 November 2019, 11am. Theatro Polis OPAP
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Honorary Event for of Mr. Demetris Z. Pierides

30 October 2019 at 19:30 at NiMAC. Duration of event: 40 Minutes
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THE TRIPLE REFINING TEST

16 October at 19:00. Free Admission, at Theatro Polis OPAP
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180C by NIKOLAS KASSINOS

Sunday, September 22, at 20:30. Theatro Polis OPAP. 180C by Nikolas Kassinos is in the frame of the BRIDGES residency programme
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Periphora by PASHIAS

PASHIAS presents a study of the "line" as a creative and conceptual tool, through his live performance “Periphora”. Thursday 19 September 2019, 20:00 - 22:00
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BODY UNMUTED by Lia Haraki

Haraki’s new work is an audible experience including confessions made by the body that are not usually said and not commonly heard.
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International Museum Day, 18 May 2019

On the occasion of the International Museum Day NiMAC organises a series of events
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Guided Tour: Things that go together [EN]

Wednesday, 15 May 2019. Reservation required: 22797400 (Mon-Fri 08:30–14:30)
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Educational Programmes for Children: Things that go together

Saturday, 10:30-12:30. Reservation is required: 22797400 (08:30-14:30)
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Guided Tours: Things that go together [GR]

Wednesday at 18:00. Reservation required: 22797400 (Mon-Fri 08:30-14:30)
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Talk by Michael Anastassiades

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 19:00. Theatro Polis – OPAP
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Here and There, In Dialogue: The State of the Monument

Tuesday, 20 November 2017, 19:00-21:00, Theatro Polis OPAP
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Opening-Recurrence: Rituals, Place, and History

Saturday, March 28 at @8:00 pm at NiMAC Arts Centre.
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Every Saturday

Introduction to the exhibition and a guided tour: Every Saturday at 18:00
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Morning Coffee …telling and imagination games

Saturday 18th of April at 11:00 am in the NiMAC Garden
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International Museum Day

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY Saturday 18th of May, 18:00 am at NiMAC
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Andronikos

Friday, 12 June 2015, 20:00 Staged reading of Evridiki Pericleous-Papadopoulou’s theatrical monologue, inspired by the life of artist Costas Stathis [1913-1987]
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PRESENTATION: EDUCATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN-INVITATION

Opening: Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 18:00 @ ΝiMAC Duration: 23-27 June 2015 Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-21:00
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Pop-up Fest 2015

Festival venue and opening hours The venue for the Pop-up Festival 2015 will be the City Plaza Shopping Mall on Makarios Avenue. Duration of festival: 13 November – 24 December 2015 Days…
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Opening & Party-Black Atolls by Tom Dale

OPENING & PARTY 04 |11| 2015, 20:00 @NiMAC
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“so close yet so far away” | contemporary artists from Cyprus

OPEN CALL “so close yet so far away” | contemporary artists from Cyprus (October – November 2016, Petah Tikva Museum of Art, Israel) Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre – Associated with the Pierides Foundation [NiMAC] This Call invites artists who live an
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Contesting Interpretation / Contemporary Practice

Contesting Interpretation / Contemporary Practice The problem of representation in Islamic milieus: historical/current contexts Presentation and Open Studio by Sylvat Aziz Saturday, April 9th 11.00-12.00: Presentation and Q&A 12.00-13.00: Open Stud
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Open Studio with Sylvat Aziz

Open Studio with Sylvat Aziz Thursday, May 12th 2016 18.00-20.00- Open Studio at NiMAC’s Educational Centre for Children, in Tempon Street. Sylvat Aziz presents documents from her experience in Nicosia at the end of a two-month residency; mapping, ph
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International museum day

International museum day NiMAC, Saturday 21 May 2016
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HOME AND IDENTITY

HOME AND IDENTITY Curated by: Toula Liasi Tuesday, 7 June 2016 at 19:30 Duration: 7 – 17 June 2016 Educational Centre for Children, Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre [NiMAC] Tempon Street, 1016 Nicosia, Tel: 22797400 Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-15
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A Book of Small Things, 2016

Performance: A Book of Small Things, 2016 Day: Saturday, May 27 Time: 12:00 – 20:00 Place: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation [Palias Ilektrikis 19, 1016 Nicosia, T: 22797400, www.nimac.org.cy] Performers: Julia B
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International Conference- FOR AN EXTENDED ACTIONISM

FOR AN EXTENDED ACTIONISM International Conference Within the framework of Pafos 2017, European Capital of Culture, and the Terra Mediterranea: In Actionproject, the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation organizes the
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Lecture: Refraction of history: miracles and rituals

Terra Mediterranea: In Action An exhibition of contemporary art, a conference and a series of parallel actions Lecture: Refraction of history: miracles and rituals Sofia Bempeza Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 19:00 at NiMAC Within the…
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Terra Mediterranea: In Action An exhibition of contemporary art, a conference and a series of parallel actions

Terra Mediterranea: In Action An exhibition of contemporary art, a conference and a series of parallel actions Performance: The Record Replay React Show – Re-sculpting Freedom (2014) Lia Haraki Saturday, 25 November 2017, 19:30, NiMAC Sound dαβγ
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Civilian Sensitivities

open call workshop NiMAC [Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation] organises Civilian Sensitivities, a full-day workshop that will be held on Wednesday, 26 September 2018. Israeli women artists Fatima Abu Roomi and Shir
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