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Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
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Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
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Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos
Original Contemporary Cities Photography by Christos Raftakopoulos

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"The edge of waiting" Fine Art Print

Christos Raftakopoulos, Greece

$100

Material
  • 100% cotton, acid-free, museum quality paper
  • Printed with archival pigmented inks
  • Has a 2"-3" white border with matte finish
Fine Art Paper
Size
8 x 12 in ($100)
Frame
No Frame

Archival-grade Materials

Fade-resistant Inks

Professionally Printed

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I captured this moment in an Athens metro station on a cold winter evening. What drew me to this scene was the contrast between light and darkness, and how each person stands isolated in a shared space. Commuters share the same public space but at the same time, exist in separate emotional worlds. I...

Year Created:

2018

Subject:
Medium:

Print, Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Rarity:

Open Edition

Size:

8 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Ready to Hang:

No

Frame:

Not Framed

Packaging:

Ships Rolled in a Tube

Delivery Cost:

Calculated at checkout.

Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

Returns:

All Open Edition prints are final sale items and ineligible for returns. Visit our help section for more information.

Handling:

Ships rolled in a tube. Art prints are packaged and shipped by our printing partner.

Ships From:

Printing facility in California.

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Born and raised in Athens, Greece, I've spent years documenting the soul of cities—both my hometown's ancient-meets-modern energy and the vibrant pulse of Spain, where I frequently work. My Spanish family roots me to Madrid's bustling plazas and Asturias' moody coastlines. My photography captures raw, unscripted moments; a split-second glance, a play of light, or a scene that distills the beauty of human imperfection. I mostly shoot with a 35mm Fujifilm compact camera, a tool chosen for its intimacy and spontaneity. It allows me to move unnoticed, freezing candid moments that feel alive—images that don't just hang on a wall, but breathe. My approach is instinctive, not staged, which means every print carries the urgency of a moment that will never repeat. Though I studied business in Athens, photography has always been my true language. As a teenager, I marveled at the fearless storytelling of documentary photographers; later, I honed my craft through visual storytelling seminars. This duality—pragmatism and passion—shapes how I curate my work: each print is a carefully considered piece of a larger narrative, designed to evoke curiosity, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. My photographs are for those who value art that feels lived-in. Buyers gravitate to my work not just for its composition, but for its honesty. They connect with the way a rain-soaked Madrid alley might mirror a viewer's own memory, or how a lone figure in Athens becomes a reflection of solitude. Limited editions ensure exclusivity, while my archival-grade prints (crafted with museum-quality materials) promise longevity. Featured in group shows at Athens' Blank Wall Gallery, my work thrives in spaces where art and authenticity intersect. When I'm not running my small business in Athens, I'm wandering cities with my camera, chasing light and shadow. For me, photography is about preserving moments that transcend place—a universal language of emotion.

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