George Taxiarchopoulos
George Taxiarchopoulos is an award-winning visual artist and certified art expert. Recognized internationally, he received the 8th International Prize for Young Creators (LVMH, Paris 2002) and the 1st Pan-Hellenic Prize for Greek Artists (Spyropoulos Foundation, Athens 2003).
Currently, he is the Artistic Director of the Limassol Municipal Arts Centre and has held leadership roles in EUNIC Cluster Cyprus and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture.
Over the years, Taxiarchopoulos has built a distinguished career in the arts and cultural management. As the Artistic Director of the Limassol Municipal Arts Centre, he curates and oversees exhibitions that bring contemporary art to a broader audience.
During his tenure as President of EUNIC Cluster Cyprus (2022-2023) and Executive Director of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (2020-2023), he played a key role in fostering international collaborations and promoting cultural diplomacy.
His extensive experience as Director of Operations for Art-Thessaloniki & Art-Athina Fairs has solidified his reputation in managing large-scale international art fairs. Additionally, as the Founder & Director of ACEY Europe, he continues to support emerging artists and cultural initiatives.
Taxiarchopoulos holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from CCA Kitakyushu, Japan, a Master in Digital Arts (MDA) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the Athens School of Fine Arts, Greece. Additionally, he studied Cultural Management at UNICULT2020 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from New South Wales University, Australia.
His diverse educational background has equipped him with a multidisciplinary approach, merging artistic creativity with cultural strategy and management.
He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the 8th International Prize for Young Creators (LVMH, Paris 2002), the 1st Pan-Hellenic Prize (Spyropoulos Foundation, Athens 2003), and scholarships from IKY (Greek State Scholarship, 2004-2007) and CCA Kitakyushu, Japan (2007-2008).
Investing in Art is Sexy!
Saturday, 12 April at 12:00
George will deliver a masterclass on investing in Art.