Tekton exhibition opens its doors to the public at the historic Carob Warehouse

The PSI Foundation announced that the exhibition Tekton Technical Bureau and Modernism in Limassol is now open to the public and will run until the end of July 2025.

Hosted at the Foundation’s premises in the historic Carob Warehouse—a landmark of Cypriot Modernism and a signature project of Tekton Technical Bureau—the exhibition celebrates the pioneering work of engineer Andreas Papadopoulos and architect Phoebus Polydorides.

Active in Limassol in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Papadopoulos and Polydorides played a significant role in shaping the urban identity of a newly independent Cyprus as their designs reflected the spirit of a nation in transformation. The Tekton exhibition explores how Modernist architecture in Cyprus emerged as both a symbol of independence and a counter-response to colonial architectural traditions.

Visitors can discover rare archival materials, including original photographs, construction drawings, and personal objects belonging to the Tekton duo, alongside audiovisual content and a physical model illustrating the ideas and practices of Andreas Papadopoulos and Phoebus Polydorides.

A standout feature of the exhibition is the site-specific installation Aftermath by British artist Matt Collishaw. Commissioned for the PSI Foundation’s modernist interior in 2024, the work immerses viewers in a dystopian underwater world, weaving together themes of technological transformation and environmental decay through the use of artificial intelligence and signifies a dynamic bridge between the past and the future.

Tekton Technical Bureau and Modernism in Limassol was officially inaugurated on April 4 by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, who emphasised the urgent need to preserve the buildings of Cypriot Modernism—many of which are under threat—and praised the exhibition for spotlighting a crucial chapter of the island’s cultural heritage.

Curated by Dimitri Ozerkov, Chief Curator of PSI Foundation and former director of the Contemporary Art Department at the Hermitage Museum, and Danila Parniouk, photographer and Art Director of PSI Foundation, the exhibition is open to the public free of charge.

Opening Hours:

● Thursday–Friday: 17:00–22:00
● Saturday: 11:00–14:00 & 17:00–22:00

Please note: The exhibition will be closed from April 14 through the Easter holidays and will reopen on April 24.

Guided Tours:

Starting Saturday, April 26, free guided tours in English and Greek will be available. Visitors can book a slot via phone or via mail at info@psi.art at the following times:

● Thursday: 18:00 (EN), 19:00 (EN)

● Friday: 19:00 (GR), 20:00 (EN)

● Saturday: 11:30 (EN), 12:30 (GR), 18:00 (GR), 19:00 (EN), 20:00 (EN)

Founded in 2024, the PSI Foundation is a non-profit cultural organisation committed to fostering contemporary art in dialogue with technology. As part of its broader mission, the Foundation is engaged in preserving the Carob Warehouse and reimagining its future use—Tekton reflects the results of extensive archival research and proposals for the building’s future.