Πηνελόπη Θωμαΐδη

Penelope Thomidis is a documentary photographer and visual communications designer with a passion for research and an active role in educational and curatorial initiatives.

Through long-term research projects, her work addresses environmental and social issues, exploring people’s relationship with the places they inhabit, often focusing on themes related to memory, resistance, and self-determination. Her work has been exhibited at international events such as Circulation(s) in Paris, FIF Belo Horizonte, the Helsinki Photo Festival, and the Athens Photo Festival, among others.

She studied at the Schools of Fine Arts at the University of Ioannina and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She holds an MA in Artistic Production and Research from the School of Fine Arts at the Universitat de Barcelona and is a graduate of the Creative Documentary and Photojournalism program at Spéos International School of Photography X Magnum Photos in Paris.

As a member of the Hans Lucas agency, she works with the international and Greek press.

About the Event

The Melitzazz Festival aims to showcase and promote the rich cultural heritage of Tsakonia in a modern and creative way. History, tradition, architecture, the Tsakonian dialect, weaving, and Tsakonian dance intertwine with traditional and contemporary music, events, culinary experiences, workshops, seminars, and film screenings. Scattered events and street concert stages stretch through the alleys and squares of Leonidio. In the town’s architecturally distinctive mansions and tower houses, visitors can explore historical exhibitions and installations, contemporary art exhibitions, workshops, and film screenings.

Penelope Thomaidi

Penelope Thomaidi

Leonidio

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