I am Greek and was born in Alexandria, Egypt, where I lived until I was 17 years old. I then came to Athens, Greece, where I studied art history and archaeology and then social anthropology at postgraduate level. I continued my studies in the United Kingdom, where I obtained my Master's degree in Maritime Archaeology and my PhD in Visual Anthropology.

I started my professional journey as an independent researcher in the field of maritime and underwater archaeology. My deep attachment to Alexandria led me back to the city in 2002 to participate as a diving archaeologist in the underwater archaeological surveys of the "Hellenic Institute of Ancient & Mediaeval Alexandrian Studies" in the Eastern Port of Alexandria. Since then, I have conducted underwater archaeological excavations in wrecks and harbours in various locations in Greece.

My passion for old photographs, family films and documentaries led me to the field of visual anthropology. My PhD thesis required two years of fieldwork in Alexandria to study the Greek community in which I grew up. To collect my data, I conducted ethnographic research and created a community-based exhibition of photographs of Greek Alexandrians. Since then, I have curated a number of exhibitions and have been involved in the production of documentary films as a director and historical researcher.

Art is another important chapter in my life and work. Having grown up with a father who was an avid collector of visual art and musician, I was immersed in the world of art from a young age. I led several art history workshops that fed my passion for art and education. Having traveled extensively, I combined my travels with exploring different art forms, such as documentary films and art workshops.

 

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