John DEMOS

John Demos was born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1944. He pursued his higher education in the United States, obtaining a B.A. in Art History and an M.F.A. in Painting and Photography from the University of Chicago. After completing his studies, Demos returned to Greece in 1968 and began his illustrious career as a photographer and educator.

John Demos is a celebrated figure in the world of photography, known for his profound impact on Greek photography and his contributions to international photographic communities. His works, spanning several decades, reflect a deep engagement with both cultural and artistic themes, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary Greek photography.

Education

• B.A. Art History, University of Chicago, USA (1962-1966)

• M.F.A. Painting and Photography, University of Chicago, USA (1968)

Professional Experience
John Demos has had a multifaceted career, contributing significantly to the field of photography in Greece and internationally. His roles have included:
 

• Instructor of Photography at the Doxiades Institute of Art (1969-1970) and Fine Arts Humanities at the American Academy in Greece (1971-1986)
   

• Founder of the Photographic Centre of Athens (1979) and Apeiron Photos (1988-2012), which represented major photo agencies like Magnum and Corbis in Greece
   

• Artistic Director of the Photographic Center of Skopelos (1995-1999)
   

• Publisher and Member of the European Publishers Award for Photography (2002-2014).

Publications
John Demos's work has been widely published, including:
 

• Greece-Events 1967-7

• The Greece that is Passing

• 21 Photographes Contemporains en Europe

• New Photography in Europe

• Shadows of Silence

His editorial work has appeared in publications such as Le Monde, The Independent, Liberation, Newsweek, and Elle.

Exhibitions
Demos's photography has been showcased extensively in both group and solo exhibitions globally. Selected highlights include:

Group Shows
FNAC Paris (1980-1981), Yokohama City Museum (1982), Art Museum of Schaffhausen (1983), Metropolitan Museum of Photography Tokyo (1997), and Haus der Photographie Hamburg (2004).

Solo Exhibitions
Photographic Center of Athens (1980-1981), The Photographer’s Gallery London (1983), Primavera Fotografica Barcelona (1985), Rencontres d’Arles (2008), and Galleria del Cembalo Rome (2022).

Collections
His works are held in prestigious collections, such as:
 

• Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

• Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France

• Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA

• Metropolitan Museum of Photography, Tokyo, Japan

• Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA

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