Lefteris Valakas
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Lefteris Valakas (May 8, 1944 - November 1982) was a Greek sculptor. He was born in the village of Pirgos on Tinos
island in Greece. Valakas after concluding his basic education in Pirgos, enrolled in the School of Fine Arts of Pirgos. After graduating, he continued his studies in the respective school of Athens, Athens School of Fine Arts
, for two years. After receiving scholarship by the Evangelistria Institution of Tinos, he concluded the studies in sculpture in the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Valakas had made many works across Greece and during the last years of his life, he worked in the reconstruction works of Acropolis of Athens
.
He was married to Andromachi Karali and had three children Antonis, and the twins Costas and Nassos. Lefteris Valakas died unexpectedly on Tinos at the early age of 38.
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1956-1959: He studies Marble Art in Preliminary School of Fine Arts of Pyrgos.
1959-1964: He enrolls in the School of Fine Arts of Athens and studies sculpture by the professor Thanassis Apartis.
1965-1967: Lefteris Valakas starts creating personal works in marble, iron and copper. During his military service, he creates the super sized monument "Tsolias of '17" in the city of Arta
.
1967-1969: He studies in École des Beaux-Arts
in Paris by professor J. Yensesse. At the same time, he also takes courses in École pratique des hautes études
by professor R. Martin. under scholarship of the Holly Foundation of Evanglelistria of Tinos. He exposes some of his work in the Salon d'Automne
in Grand Palais
.
1970: He comes to Athens for permanent residence. He exposes many of his works in marble and copper in the stage of Fine Arts in Parnassos, in the 10th Panhellenic Artistic Movement and in many private galleries.
1971: He participates in 11th Panhellenic artistic movement in Zappeion exposing many of his marble compositions. He also creates a number of mοnuments all over Greece and especially in Attica
, Ilia, Cyclades
, Zakynthos
, Achaea
, Argolida and Korinthia.
1972: Valakas is married to Andromachi Karali and his first son, Antonis, is born. Meanwhile he participates in the 4th New Artists Exposition held by the Hellenic American Union. He creates the composition "Eleftheria" ("Liberty") in Kastro of Ilia prefecture. In sequence, he makes an anaglyphs in many central buildings in the city of Athens.
1973: He exposes with other artists sculptured compositions in Hotel Hilton's hall of Arts, entitled "O Byzantios kai oi Neoi".
1974: He is occupied with personal research in various compositions and portraits.
1975: Lefteris Valakas participates in the 12th Panhellenic Exposition with various composition and the collection of "Kathedrika" ("Cathedrales"), in marble and brass.
1976: He executes the "Ancient Warrior" in brass in the city hall's square in the Municipality of Argyroupoli.
1977: Personal research in copper and iron. His twin sons, Costas and Nassos, are born.
1978: He participates in "Sculpture '78" exposition in Filothei and in the 2nd Outdoor Exposition of Modern Sculpture in the Conservatoire of Athens. He starts working in Ministry of Cultures in the field of classic antiquities conservation. He is also occupied with the monument conservation of Acropolis of Athens
, Erechtheum
, Theatre of Dionysus
, Odeon of Herodes Atticus
and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
.
1979: He participates in the exposition entitled "The child in modern sculpture" in the hall of the Conservatoire of Athens.
1980: He is occupied with the collection "Mikroperivallon" ("Micro-environment"). This collection is influenced by the cycladic architecture of the agricultural houses .
1981: Participates in the "Dimitria" exposition in Thessaloniki
, organized by the Panhellenic Cultural Movement. He makes the monument of "Eleftheria" in the town of Kos
. He also exposes four works of his "Mikroperivallon" collection in the 5th International Biennalle of sculpture in Budapest
. He set in charge of the transfer of statue of Hermes to Goulandris Museum of Andros.
1982: He exposes along S. Triantis and A. Fanakides four compositions in marble and iron in the "Antinor" art hall. In addition, he participates in the festival of Municipality of Ilioupoli. Two of his works compose the book cover of "Logotechniko Themelio" . His work is presented in the Museum of Modern Arts of Ionas Vorres in the town of Peania. Lefteris Valakas died unexpectedly due to heart attack in November while hunting on the island of Tinos.
, Dodecanese
. It is located in the capital of the island near the port.
Tinos
Tinos is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is located in the Cyclades archipelago. In antiquity, Tinos was also known as Ophiussa and Hydroessa . The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos...
island in Greece. Valakas after concluding his basic education in Pirgos, enrolled in the School of Fine Arts of Pirgos. After graduating, he continued his studies in the respective school of Athens, Athens School of Fine Arts
Athens School of Fine Arts
The Athens School of Fine Arts , is Greece's premier art school whose main objective is to develop the artistic talents of its students.-History:Athens School of Fine Arts was established on 12 January 1837, known as the School for the Arts...
, for two years. After receiving scholarship by the Evangelistria Institution of Tinos, he concluded the studies in sculpture in the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Valakas had made many works across Greece and during the last years of his life, he worked in the reconstruction works of Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification...
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He was married to Andromachi Karali and had three children Antonis, and the twins Costas and Nassos. Lefteris Valakas died unexpectedly on Tinos at the early age of 38.
Biography
1944: Lefteris Valakas is born on May 8, on Saturday, in the village of Pyrgos in TinosTinos
Tinos is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is located in the Cyclades archipelago. In antiquity, Tinos was also known as Ophiussa and Hydroessa . The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos...
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1956-1959: He studies Marble Art in Preliminary School of Fine Arts of Pyrgos.
1959-1964: He enrolls in the School of Fine Arts of Athens and studies sculpture by the professor Thanassis Apartis.
1965-1967: Lefteris Valakas starts creating personal works in marble, iron and copper. During his military service, he creates the super sized monument "Tsolias of '17" in the city of Arta
Arta, Greece
Arta is a city with a rich history in northwestern Greece, capital of the peripheral unit of Arta, which is part of Epirus region. The city was known in ancient times as Ambracia . Arta is famous for its old bridge located over the Arachthos River, situated west of downtown...
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1967-1969: He studies in École des Beaux-Arts
École des Beaux-Arts
École des Beaux-Arts refers to a number of influential art schools in France. The most famous is the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, now located on the left bank in Paris, across the Seine from the Louvre, in the 6th arrondissement. The school has a history spanning more than 350 years,...
in Paris by professor J. Yensesse. At the same time, he also takes courses in École pratique des hautes études
École pratique des hautes études
The École pratique des hautes études is a Grand Établissement in Paris, France. It is counted among France's most prestigious research and higher education institutions....
by professor R. Martin. under scholarship of the Holly Foundation of Evanglelistria of Tinos. He exposes some of his work in the Salon d'Automne
Salon d'Automne
In 1903, the first Salon d'Automne was organized by Georges Rouault, André Derain, Henri Matisse, Angele Delasalle and Albert Marquet as a reaction to the conservative policies of the official Paris Salon...
in Grand Palais
Grand Palais
This article contains material abridged and translated from the French and Spanish Wikipedia.The Grand Palais des Champs-Elysées, commonly known as the Grand Palais , is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France...
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1970: He comes to Athens for permanent residence. He exposes many of his works in marble and copper in the stage of Fine Arts in Parnassos, in the 10th Panhellenic Artistic Movement and in many private galleries.
1971: He participates in 11th Panhellenic artistic movement in Zappeion exposing many of his marble compositions. He also creates a number of mοnuments all over Greece and especially in Attica
Attica
Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, the current capital of Greece. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea...
, Ilia, Cyclades
Cyclades
The Cyclades is a Greek island group in the Aegean Sea, south-east of the mainland of Greece; and a former administrative prefecture of Greece. They are one of the island groups which constitute the Aegean archipelago. The name refers to the islands around the sacred island of Delos...
, Zakynthos
Zakynthos
Zakynthos , also Zante, the other form often used in English and in Italian , is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region, and the only municipality of the regional unit. It covers an area of ...
, Achaea
Achaea
Achaea is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is situated in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The capital is Patras. The population exceeds 300,000 since 2001.-Geography:...
, Argolida and Korinthia.
1972: Valakas is married to Andromachi Karali and his first son, Antonis, is born. Meanwhile he participates in the 4th New Artists Exposition held by the Hellenic American Union. He creates the composition "Eleftheria" ("Liberty") in Kastro of Ilia prefecture. In sequence, he makes an anaglyphs in many central buildings in the city of Athens.
1973: He exposes with other artists sculptured compositions in Hotel Hilton's hall of Arts, entitled "O Byzantios kai oi Neoi".
1974: He is occupied with personal research in various compositions and portraits.
1975: Lefteris Valakas participates in the 12th Panhellenic Exposition with various composition and the collection of "Kathedrika" ("Cathedrales"), in marble and brass.
1976: He executes the "Ancient Warrior" in brass in the city hall's square in the Municipality of Argyroupoli.
1977: Personal research in copper and iron. His twin sons, Costas and Nassos, are born.
1978: He participates in "Sculpture '78" exposition in Filothei and in the 2nd Outdoor Exposition of Modern Sculpture in the Conservatoire of Athens. He starts working in Ministry of Cultures in the field of classic antiquities conservation. He is also occupied with the monument conservation of Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification...
, Erechtheum
Erechtheum
The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece.-Architecture:The temple as seen today was built between 421 and 406 BC. Its architect may have been Mnesicles, and it derived its name from a shrine dedicated to the legendary Greek hero Erichthonius...
, Theatre of Dionysus
Theatre of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus is a major open-air theatre and one of the earliest preserved in Athens. It was used for festivals in honor of the god Dionysus...
, Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla...
and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the great museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek...
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1979: He participates in the exposition entitled "The child in modern sculpture" in the hall of the Conservatoire of Athens.
1980: He is occupied with the collection "Mikroperivallon" ("Micro-environment"). This collection is influenced by the cycladic architecture of the agricultural houses .
1981: Participates in the "Dimitria" exposition in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
, organized by the Panhellenic Cultural Movement. He makes the monument of "Eleftheria" in the town of Kos
Kos
Kos or Cos is a Greek island in the south Sporades group of the Dodecanese, next to the Gulf of Gökova/Cos. It measures by , and is from the coast of Bodrum, Turkey and the ancient region of Caria. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Kos peripheral unit, which is...
. He also exposes four works of his "Mikroperivallon" collection in the 5th International Biennalle of sculpture in Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
. He set in charge of the transfer of statue of Hermes to Goulandris Museum of Andros.
1982: He exposes along S. Triantis and A. Fanakides four compositions in marble and iron in the "Antinor" art hall. In addition, he participates in the festival of Municipality of Ilioupoli. Two of his works compose the book cover of "Logotechniko Themelio" . His work is presented in the Museum of Modern Arts of Ionas Vorres in the town of Peania. Lefteris Valakas died unexpectedly due to heart attack in November while hunting on the island of Tinos.
Works
One of the most notable works of Lefteris Valakas is the monument of "Nike" on the island of KosKos
Kos or Cos is a Greek island in the south Sporades group of the Dodecanese, next to the Gulf of Gökova/Cos. It measures by , and is from the coast of Bodrum, Turkey and the ancient region of Caria. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Kos peripheral unit, which is...
, Dodecanese
Dodecanese
The Dodecanese are a group of 12 larger plus 150 smaller Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, of which 26 are inhabited. Τhis island group generally defines the eastern limit of the Sea of Crete. They belong to the Southern Sporades island group...
. It is located in the capital of the island near the port.