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The Abduction of Europa
A unique workshop for children, inspired by the myth of Europa’s abduction by Zeus combining storytelling with live drawing.
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The Abduction of Europa
A unique workshop for children, inspired by the myth of Europa’s abduction by Zeus combining storytelling with live drawing.
A unique workshop for children, inspired by the myth of Europa’s abduction by Zeus.
The program begins with a live storytelling performance, as an illustrator brings the story to life in real time through sketches that unfold before the audience.
Then, the children are invited to create their own version of the myth:
- They will be asked to map out the mythical journey of Zeus and Europa on a simplified map of the Eastern Mediterranean, drawing their own imagined intermediate stops between Tyreand Crete. At each stop, they will imagine and sketch what creatures, deities, travelers or local inhabitants the pair might have encountered — using symbols and drawings directly on the map.
- Next, each child will choose one of the imagined stops and illustrate a scene from that stop on the surface of an ancient vase template.
Courtesy of the artist
Courtesy of the artist
George Evgenikos He was born in Piraeus. He is a storyteller, curates performances, and designs and implements educational programs for adults and children throughout Greece, with a focus on fairy tales and the art of storytelling. He is the Artistic Director of the “Center for the Study and Dissemination of Myths and Folktales,” the Kea Storytelling Festival, and the Athens Storytelling Festival. He is also a teacher and director of the “School of Storytelling Art” in Athens and Thessaloniki. He tells stories from folk oral tradition, mythology, lived experiences, and testimonies from the contemporary era. With his stories, he has traveled across Greece, Cyprus, and abroad. He has performed at festivals, museums, libraries, storytelling clubs, schools, foundations, on radio, television, and more. In April 2020, he created “Paramythófono,” a platform of recorded fairy tales (podcast). Addressed to listeners of all ages, from its very first year it ranked first in its category among audiences in Greece and is now heard in 95 countries worldwide. Aiming for a synthetic approach to art and the spoken word, he continually seeks new methods that advance the art of storytelling. He graduated from the Higher Drama School of the Karolos Koun Art Theatre. Since 1988, as an actor, he has performed in theatrical productions in theaters across Greece and abroad, as well as in film and television. In 1997, he was awarded the Best Actor Prize at the Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Maria-Olia Ntakogianni
Maria-Olia Ntakogianni is a graduate of the Department of History and Archaeology and the Postgraduate Program in Museum Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Since 2017, she has been professionally involved as a member of the Greek comics scene, publishing seven titles where she wrote both the script and did the artwork. She is currently working as a freelance collaborator for the Educational Programs Department of the Museum of Cycladic Art, where she also completed her internship, taking on the role of museum educator. At the same time, she conducts comic storytelling workshops for children and adults in collaboration with the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Athens Comics Library, and other cultural institutions, while pursuing her other great passion—playing jazz trumpet.
Practical information
Address
E8 Gate, Port of Piraeus – Workshop room 1
Accessibility
Children aged 5 to 10
Dates and times
Monday, October 6, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilization, thanks to the digitization and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.