Athens Laundry
Is it possible to map an area through the laundry hanging out to dry? What information do these washed up clothes provide about life in the less famous neighborhoods of Athens’ city center? How many residents would accommodate an artwork on their balcony during quarantine? Do art projects in neglected areas matter? Is Victoria Square pretty or dodgy?
These are some of the questions that are explored in the billingual (english-greek) publication Athens Laundry Μπουγάδα, a book about the digital art project of the same name which appeared on social media in 2020, capturing ropes, clothes pegs and laundry hanging, in an attempt to document life in the Athenian neighborhoods of Patission Westside and evolved into an “art game”, with the support of neighbors and the participation of nine representatives from the local contemporary art scene: Irini Bachlitzanaki, Marina Velisioti, The Callas, Sofia Kouloukouri, Eleanor Lines, Iris Plaitakis, Marilia Kolibiri, Maria Varela and Theodora Malamou.
DOLCE publications was founded in Athens in 2017 with three main goals in mind: design, produce and distribute artists’ books and publications. Production spans across printed objects, from exhibition catalogues, to posters and collectable independent publications. We are especially interested in challenging ideas that allow us to experiment, collaborate and expand our creative palette. Additionally, we offer all sorts of services related to book making (proofreading, editing, copy editing etc).
Our primary focus is on supporting small self-funded productions, independent artists and young designers, but we also value our collaborations with big organisations and institutions such as the Greek Pavilion-Venice Biennale, the Onassis Foundation, Athens School of Fine Arts and the Institut Français de Grèce.
DOLCE regularly organises risoprinting seminars, participates in local and international exhibitions and has received multiple awards in design competitions.
Publisher: Dolce
Number of pages: 80
Dimensions: 14x21cm
Language: English / Greek
ISBN: 978-618-5836-00-9
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