Johannis Tsoumas

I was born in Piraeus, Greece, and have conducted a wide range of studies both in the field of Fine Arts and the History of Art and Design (HND (Design Ceramics) Harrow College of Higher Education, BA (Hons) Fine Arts / 3D Design, Middlesex University, London / Master of Arts in the History of Design, Middlesex University, London / Ph.D in Art History, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki). My painting work has been distinguished mainly because of its originality, not only in terms of thematology, but also in style. I have had had numerous solo and group exhibitions in many art centers and art galleries in Greece and abroad. Many of my works now belong to private and public art collections around the world.
At present I am working both as a freelance artist and as an academic, teaching Art History and Decorative Arts (Hellenic Open University), and artistic disciplines (T.E.I. of Athens, Department of Interior Architecture, Decoration and Design). I am also the author of two important books on the History of Art and Design

1. Ecology Center: Group exhibition of sculpture - ceramics, Covent Garden, London 1988.

2. The Mall Galleries: Group exhibition of sculpture - ceramics, The Mall, London 1989.

3. Arts and Crafts Center: Group exhibition of sculpture, painting,
Piccadilly Circus, London 1990.

4. Municipal Theatre of Piraeus: Solo painting exhibition (fresco works), Piraeus 1994.

5. Hotel 'Semiramis': Solo painting exhibition ( mixed technique), Kifissia 1995.

6. Atheneum Intercontinental Hotel: Solo painting exhibition (fresco works), Athens 1996.

7. 'Parnassus’ Gallery: Solo painting and sculpture exhibition (mixed
technique), Athens 1998.

8. Mykonos Art Gallery: Solo painting and sculpture exhibition,
Mykonos 1998.

9. Municipal Theatre of Piraeus: Painting exhibition (in cooperation with the
painter Lili Kapetanakis), Athens 1999.

10. Nafplion Art Gallery: Solo painting and sculpture exhibition,
Nafplio, 1999.

11. Municipal Theatre of Piraeus: Painting exhibition (in cooperation with the painter Paspalidou Sophia), Piraeus, 2000.

12. Group UNESCO: International group exhibition, University of Piraeus, 2000.

13. Zolotas Rooms Gallery: Solo painting exhibition, Voula, Attica, 2000.

14. Music Scene "Tea...