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Talk: The Future is Fungi - Mushrooms and books as networks for the dissemination of knowledge
14.05.2025

The event will take place in the context of Christina Mitrentse’s solo exhibition Wood Wide Web at CITRONNE Gallery – Athens, and on the occasion of the publication of the exhibition catalogue, on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at 18:30.

What are the beneficial properties of mushrooms for humans and the ecosystem? How are they related to books, and in what ways do fungi transform into works of contemporary art? A discussion inspired by the work of Christina Mitrentse, unfolding as an imaginative mushroom hunt across the forests and libraries that shape the artist’s visual landscape. The authors of the publication WOOD WIDE WEB will participate in the discussion:

Christina Mitrentse, Visual Artist
Panos Giannikopoulos, Curator – Art Historian
Nikos P. Paisios, Pathologist – Infectious Disease Specialist

The discussion will be held in Greek and it will be moderated by
Tatiana Spinari-Pollali, PhD, Art History, Director of CITRONNE Galleries

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WOOD WIDE WEB catalogue cover, for Christina Mitrentse's solo exhibition