The Queer Archive presents ZOE by MAIK GRÄF.

“Zoe” is an ancient Greek term and means life – the simple fact of life that is common to all living beings. According to Plato, “Zoe” is also tied to Fate which can be lived well or badly. However, it is not always in our hands whether our life is peaceful or whether it is suppressed and persecuted because certain aspects are not considered compliant by religious or political authorities.

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Queer interpretations of ancient Greek mythology and society are the focus of the photographic project ZOE by German artist Maik Gräf. A series of photographs taken during the artist’s art residency in Athens in 2021 will be presented at Romantso Gallery.

The exhibition is curated by Konstantinos Menelaou and Maik Gräf and produced by the art platform and gallery The Queer Archive.

The opening is on Thursday 20th April, from 7pm to 11pm, with a DJ set by Clubkid from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on display from April 21st to 26th, from 5pm to 9pm, and the closing is on Thursday 27th April from 5pm to 11pm. The closing ceremony will also feature a conversation with Maik Gräf from 7pm to 8pm and a DJ set from 8pm to 11pm.