Sessions x SPEL: Second round of performances

Sessions x SPEL, a multi-faceted cultural proposal curated and directed by Dimitris Chimonas and Lex Gregoriou, will continue its second round of performances between June and December 2023 at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL.

The Deputy Ministry of Culture said that from June until December 2023, “Sessions” will be presenting a new cycle of performative works, concerts, screenings, visual interventions, workshops, parties, and lectures, honouring the multiplicity of interpretation and engagement.

Along with the creation of a library curated by Loizos Olympios and a meeting space on the building's terrace, the overall project explores modes of exchange, participation, and witnessing, prioritising accessibility, participation, and inclusiveness.

SPEL’s doors will open to the public on 19 June and the entire process (preparation, execution, archiving), will be accessible to the public for observation and participation. The official inauguration of the ongoing project and the summer cycle of events will take place on 29 June, ahead of the start of the intensive autumn programme.

Sessions x SPEL aims to be an open and safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond, for experimentation, dialogue, and exhibition.

The programme of individual events will be announced shortly.

The first cycle of Sessions took place from October to December 2022 as a series of cross-pollinating and fluid queer happenings, including experimental dance and theatre performances, discussions, workshops, visual interventions, live music, poetry, parties, and film screenings. During this period, more than 25 events were hosted in collaboration with over 60 local artists and collectives.

SPEL’s opening hours are from Tuesday to Saturday 12:00-00:00.