Works by PH-Born Artist in Greece Featured in Book and Exhibit on Conflict Resolution

Left photo: Philippine Embassy in Athens First Secretary and Consul Judy Barbara G. Robianes (leftmost), artist Marconi Calindas (center), and Sammy Ofer School of Communications dean Dr. Noam Latar (rightmost) in front of the artist’s works. Right photo shows Pakistan Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Yawar Abbas (leftmost). (Marconi Calindas photo)

ATHENS 26 July 2019 — The art works of Philippine-born and San Francisco-based artist Marconi Calindas were featured in the exhibition, “Art: Key to Conflict Resolution,” on 17-31 July 2019, at the Serafio Space in Athens.

Also on display in the exhibition are works of 22 international artists, including South African leader Nelson Mandela’s “Struggle Series” lithograph.

The artists are featured in the book “Can Art Aid in Resolving Conflict?” which was launched before the opening of the exhibit with a panel discussion held at the nearby Benaki Museum Auditorium.

The book is authored by University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School’s Lauder Professor Emeritus of Marketing Dr. Jerry Wind, and Sammy Ofer School of Communications dean and Daniel Pearl International Journalism Institute chair Dr. Noam Latar. END

Mr. Calindas shows off his works to guests. (Athens PE photo)

Representatives of the South African Embassy led by Ambassador Beryl Rose (second from left) in front of the display of lithographs by Nelson Mandela with Mr. Calindas (leftmost), First Secretary and Consul Robianes (third from left), and guests from the United States and Greece. (Athens PE photo)

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