Ευρώπη, 1968

1968

From the collection of Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

Dominant colour

Ευρώπη, 1968 is a 1968 by Yiannis Stylianou, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?: Yiannis Stylianou
When & what style?: 1968
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows two older men in a crowded, dimly lit room. One man is adjusting the tie of the other, who’s wearing a suit jacket with a pocket square. The background is blurry but looks like a busy indoor space with other people standing around. The photo feels like a candid moment—maybe a quick fix before an event. The tie-ajuster’s hand is steady, and the other man’s posture is relaxed despite the fuss. Look up Stylianou, Yiannis (1941-1996) next to see more of his work.