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This dynamic and concise work is sketched in the contemporary perception of reductionism paintings. The painter gives us as many clues as we need to enable us compose freely and creatively within our own limitations and the painting’s viability.…

Mother Theresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) was born in Albania to a catholic family who named her Agnes Gonxha Bejaxhiu. At the age of 18 she entered the Order of the Sisters of our Lady of Loreto in Ireland and from there was sent to Darjeeling, in…

In Cyprus, contemporary art began to take shape in the latter part of the 3rd quarter of the 19th century when painters of the caliber of Ioannis Kissonerghis and Vasilis Vryonides first began to present their works of art. They were soon followed by…

Moufflon Mosaic

Moufflon

Moufflon

The Troodos range of mountains, in the center of the island, is where Mount Olympus rears its peak at 1,952 meters above sea level. For those who enjoy winter sports and especially skiing, Mount Olympus offers excellent conditions and adequate…

In 1971 tourism in Cyprus was still in its infancy though Europeans and especially Britons were beginning to appreciate the good life that the island had to offer. Even so, tourist arrivals were still under 260,000 a year. The Turkish invasion of…

In yesteryears the mules and donkeys of Cyprus were well known for their endurance and dependability even beyond the shores of the island. To the women folk of the villages they were an invaluable asset, cared for tenderly as part of the family.…

Municipal Library, Paphos / Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus / Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία