Return2Ithaca

MEET, WORK, BE CURATED, STAND OUT.

10 ARTISTS WORK ON THE MEANINGS OF ODYSSEY, CURATED BY 4 RENOWNED CURATORS.

INTEGRATE IN A STRONG AND ESTABLISHED NETWORK.

WHAT IS R2I :

Return2Ithaca is an artist residency program providing a platform for Greek and international photographers to come together on the island for a 22-day period, creating personal projects and engaging with acclaimed curators to review their work. The program involves a deep exploration of the island, its history, and the universal themes derived from the Odyssey, inspiring artists to produce unique and personal projects.

Ithaca serves as a venue for the presentation of photographic works by renowned artists worldwide, fostering discussions on social, environmental, racial, and everyday issues relevant to contemporary photography and the arts. The residency creates a vibrant space that combines collaborative team efforts, individual moments of relaxation, and the exploration of new expressive avenues.

What distinguishes the Ithaca artists' Residency :

What sets the Ithaca Artists' Residency apart is the invaluable opportunity for artists to spend time with distinguished curators invited to the island. This interaction allows for the exchange of experiences, opinions, and perspectives on artistic expression inspired by the world-famous epic of the Odyssey. Additionally, participating artists receive insights, reviews, and mentorship that contribute to their overall artistic development.

THE CURATORS

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Ithaca

Residency
Inspiration

Inspire from island's History and its Locals

Talks and Presentations

"Odyssey" of Homer

Cavafy's Ithaca

Paths of Ithaca

Meet the Locals

International Literature

OUR PARTNERS

PED-IN

Regional Association of
Ionian Islands Municipalities
PED-IN

Adam Mickiewicz Institute

supported by CULTURE.PL
Adam Mickiewicz Institute

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia

in the Helenic Republic
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia

SYN+ERGIES

Crete, Greece

MedPhoto Festival

Łódź, Poland

Fotofestiwal

Lisbon, Portugal

Imago Lisboa

Vienna, Austria

FLUSS

Milan, Italy

ΜΙΑ Image Art Fair

Kefalonia, Greece

SARISTRA Festival

Santorini, Greece

The Palm Τree Workshops

Berlin, Germany

Fotografiska

Europe-based Platform

FUTURES