MYTHOGRAPHY - Mythological heritage of Paphos
Palia Ilektriki, Paphos
27 November - 6 December - opening night 6pm, weekdays 4-7pm, weekends 11am-7pm
Free entry
A special cultural activity that connects the mythological heritage of Paphos with contemporary photographic creation is presented by the Cyprus Photographic Society – Paphos Department and the Petrideion Foundation.
This is the original photographic work "MYTHOGRAPHY", an important cultural initiative that is under the auspices of the Municipality of Paphos and includes a photography exhibition, the publication of an artistic catalogue/book of the same name and the production of a short film.
All the products of the project will be presented at the opening ceremony, which will take place on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 18:00, at the Old Power Hall in Paphos.
According to a relevant announcement, the project is the culmination of a collective effort that began with an open announcement of a photographic competition. Dozens of creators responded to the call, submitting their own personal artistic proposals around the myth of Kinyra and Myrra, a narrative inextricably linked to Paphos and the mythological world of Aphrodite.
The final selection of the works that adorn the exhibition and the catalogue was made after evaluation by the curator of the project, photographer Pavlos Vryonidis.
From ancient myth to modern image
"MYTHOGRAPHY" functions as a visual map of emotions, where the photographic act becomes a means of discovery and reconnection with the roots of local mythology. A mythology that, as pointed out through the work, exists diffused in the air, the rocks and the changing light of Paphos, transferring to the present day elements of a world that is still an integral part of the cultural identity of the region.
The selected photographers approached the subject with complete freedom, imagination and abstraction. By focusing on atmosphere, forms, and emotions, they managed to breathe new life into ancient myths, transforming them into modern visual narratives. Through this creative boldness, abstraction becomes the ideal means for mythology to acquire a new, contemporary existence, inviting the viewer and reader to discover their own personal interpretations.
The catalogue as an autonomous visual document
A special place in the work, the announcement adds, is also held by the publication of the artistic catalogue. It is not a simple record of the exhibition, but an autonomous visual document, which seals the long-standing commitment of the Cyprus Photographic Society – Paphos Section to the promotion of culture.
At the same time, the partnership with the Petrideion Foundation reflects the timeless vision of the Foundation, which, since its establishment in 1994 by the late couple Christodoulos and Maria Petrides, has continuously offered to society through the pillars of Education, Sports and Culture.
"MYTHOGRAPHY" attempts, through the photographic language, to create a dialogue between the past and the present, highlighting the mythological heritage of Paphos through a contemporary and personal artistic look.
The exhibition, starting on November 27, will last until December 6, 2026 with opening hours on weekends 11:00 – 19:00 and weekdays 16:00 – 19:00.
The official artistic catalogue will be available in the exhibition area and admission is free
