The atelier and residence of Alekos Fassianos in Kea will open its doors to the public from June 18 to September 13, 2026.

The atelier and residence of Alekos Fassianos is a small house of typical cycladic architecture, with rich curves dressed in white asbestos, ochre doors, a traditional wooden roof and with a vista of the Aegean. It is located in the island’s main city (Chora), Ioulida.

Fassianos first discovered Kea in the spring of 1967 while accompanying a family friend to complete her oblation. He was instantly surprised by the island’s vast and hidden beaches, its valleys and the architecturally preserved town. He began visiting the island regularly as it was close to Athens and met with the inhabitants who embraced him and introduced him to the island’s archaeological treasures. Kea was in abundance of fertile stretches of land, livestock, fishery and tanneries. Fassianos decided to purchase this small studio to live and work during the summer season. It is in this small residence that he invited some of his friends, among who Louis Aragon, Giannis Tsarouchis, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Niko Stefanou, and many others. The space remains intact with his personal objects. It’s filled with handcrafted toys, ceramics and clothes. Fassianos cared for every detail in the space, from the metallic figures on the door’s railings, to the hand painted furniture. The studio is of significant importance to the deeper understanding of the artist’s life, work and aesthetics.

As part of the atelier’s operations, there will be educational programs, adult workshops, social initiatives, and events.

«…He found himself in Kea within the spring of 1967. A place still virginal, filled with history. With immediacy he fell in love with the island’s chora, ‘Ioulida’, for its picturesque and historical site. The locals embraced him and a friendship began amongst them after discussions on the commonplace, their habits, and their work – It was one of the few Cycladic islands with fertile stretches of land, livestock, and tanneries… even an enamel factory! It was self-sufficient. He liked that. He bought a small house typical of Cycladic architecture – with rich curves dressed in white asbestos, a traditional roof, and with a vista of the Aegean from the small windows.

He would go there in the summers, upon his return from the raindrenched Paris, so he may enjoy the Cycladic sun, which he loved… He would go there to paint, to cook the fish (of those he caught), to be a host to his friends and admirers who wanted to view him in the act of creation… at times painted works, at times functional objects, toys, sculptures, and anything else with the simplest of materials. He was continuously enthused by something within his ‘nest’; in this homely place, where, when tired and in need of a rest, he would lie down on the lithe, small bed with woven linens. He was humble, simple – in the same way as his spaces.

Everything at once… from the furniture to the curtain rod… of his hand. His identity revealing itself everywhere. The grandeur of his creativity – the majesty – that leaves his personal mark to eternity...»

 

            -Text by Mariza Kalogeropoulou Fassianou, (translated by Athens Design Forum)

 OPENING HOURS
Thursday – Sunday
10 AM – 1 PM & 6 PM – 9 PM

ADDRESS
Alekos Fassianos Street, Ioulida, Kea

HOW TO FIND US
By ferry from the port of Lavrio to Kea.
The atelier-home of Alekos Fassianos is located in Ioulida. From the main square (Piatsa) of Ioulida, you’ll find Alekos Fassianos Street on your left.

TICKETS
General Admission: €3
Free Admission: Children up to 18 years old, people with disabilities and their companions, journalists.

CONTACT
For more information, please contact us at: kea@alekosfassianos.gr &  contact@alekosfassianos.gr

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