Conversation Series at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation: bαhçές histories* of Cyprus x Cyprus Insula Exhibition

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and bahçes histories* of Cyprus, invite you to the second session of the “Cyprus Insula” conversation series, entitled Photography and Cyprus: representations of the island and its people from the 19th to the 20th century. The conversation will take place on Thursday, 19 December 2024, at the premises of the foundation.

In this part we will discuss how Cypriot and non-Cypriot photographers have sought to represent the history and culture of the island from the 19th to the 20th century and explore how particular ideas about identity, society, politics and change have persisted through time.

Photographs may often appear as natural, value-free representations of the world, objective records of places, people and events 'as they really were' when photographers encountered them. Yet, reading these images critically can reveal the assumptions, preconceptions and worldviews of those who produced them.

The discussions will be held in English with the possibility of translation in Greek during the conversation

In conversation:

Loizos Kapsalis, cultural historian, bαhçές editor & co-founder

Nicos Philippou, Lecturer, Department of Communications, University of Nicosia

Coordination:

Maria Κ. Georgiou, history education researcher & educator, bαhçές editor & co-founder

Reservation required at 22128175 / Free participation

Program:

17:30 - 18:00 Short welcome tour of the ground floor area of “Cyprus Insula” exhibition

18:30-20:00 45' Conversation+ 45' Q&A

Venue: Patsalides Lecture Hall - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

During the conversation, there will be the possibility to participate via live Zoom link (info will be published via the Foundations’ Social Media pages)

Events will take place with observation of all necessary protection measures for the health and safety of visitors and staff and are accessible to vulnerable groups.

You can find more information on the website of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation: www.boccf.org and on the official pages of the Foundation on Facebook & Instagram (@boccf)