Premio Dante Alighieri - Premio d' Arte Internazionale a Firenze, Italia

A great honor to take part in the Premio Dante Alighieri, commemorating the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death — an international celebration of artistic and cultural legacy.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Il 2021 è l'anno del settecentenario della morte di Dante Alighieri, avvenuta a Ravenna, suo luogo

d'esilio. Per tale importante ricorrenza Art Now e Cultura Identità istituiscono il Premio Dante Alighieri che coinvolgerà̀ varie sezioni dedicate alla pittura, alla scultura, alla fotografia e alla digital art.

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Hello Zürich !

My artwork “Eye to the Future” was featured at the ARTBOX.PROJECT WORLD 1.0 exhibition in Zürich, presented on-screen at ARTBOX.GALLERY and highlighted on Artsy.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Thank you The Artbox Projects

My artwork “Eye to the Future” on one of the ARTBOX.PROJECT WORLD 1.0 screens in the ARTBOX.GALLERY

Thank you for my artwork presentation Artsy

Stay tuned for more art news!

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ARTBOX.GALLERY Zürich - My Artwork on ARTSY - The Art World Online

My artwork “Eye to the Future” was featured at the ARTBOX.PROJECT WORLD 1.0 exhibition in Zürich, presented on-screen at ARTBOX.GALLERY and highlighted on Artsy.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

https://www.artsy.net/artwork/anna-annita-apostolidou-eye-to-the-future

"Eye to the future" artwork 2020, ARTBOX.GALLERY/contact for price

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Exhibition in the ARTBOX Gallery Zurich and on ARTSY

Annita Apostolidou Platis exhibits at the ARTBOX Gallery Zurich and on ARTSY in a digital presentation running from January to April 2021, highlighting her unique surreal and figurative style.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

January 4, 2021 until April 30, 2021

Digital presentation

Opening hours of the exhibition

Monday-Friday 09h00 -18h00

@artboxprojects_official

@artsy

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ARTBOX.PROJECT WORLD 1.0ARTBOX Gallery Zurich

Proud to be part of ARTBOX.PROJECT WORLD 1.0 at ARTBOX Gallery Zurich — an international digital exhibition uniting artists from around the world.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Exhibition

January 4, 2021 until April 30, 2021

Proud to be part of a marvelous Art Project.

@artboxprojects_official

@artsy

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Solo Virtual Exhibition @ArtNumber23

Artworks from my Soul Kingdom series featured in the Solo Virtual Exhibition by ArtNumber23 in Athens. A proud and meaningful step in my artistic path.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Artworks from my Soul Kingdom series are featured in the Solo Virtual Exhibition by ArtNumber23 in Athens.
Feeling very proud and grateful for this opportunity to share artworks that express my emotional and spiritual vision.

“Beyond”, “Goals and Dreams”, “Grace”, “The Noble Messenger” from the “My Soul Kingdom” collection

  • Beyond: Explores themes of wisdom and the mystical, with the owl symbolizing deep knowledge and protection.

  • Goals and Dreams: Features the elephant as a metaphor for overcoming challenges and embodying strength.

  • Grace: Highlights the deer's regenerative qualities and its connection to vitality and mythological elements.

  • The Noble Messenger: Focuses on the fox’s traits of cleverness and strategic thinking, suitable for navigating complex situations.

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“A horse has the capability of giving us escape from reality”

Charcoal and ink artwork by Annita Apostolidou Platis — a study of the horse as a symbol of freedom and transcendence through expressive line and emotion.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Working with pencils, charcoal, ink, and fine line pens, I sought to capture the horse not merely as an animal, but as a symbol of freedom and transcendence.

Each stroke reflects motion, spirit, and the quiet power of escape — a journey from the tangible into imagination.

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Luxembourg Art Prize Participation 2020

Annita Apostolidou Platis participates in the Luxembourg Art Prize with The Princess and the Red Goldfish, a surreal exploration of transformation, renewal, and inner strength.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

My official certificate for my artistic achievements of my participation.

This year I participated with a painting from my series of artworks called “Eternal Lover”.


It is truly a big honor for me to obtain this special Certificate from the Pinacothèque, a private museum located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Artwork: The Princess and the Red Goldfish
Collection: Eternal Lover

About the Artwork:
The Princess and the Red Goldfish explores perception, transformation, and renewal through a surreal fairy-tale lens. Blending myth and emotion, the piece traces a symbolic passage from shadow to light — a meditation on resilience, self-discovery, and spiritual rebirth.

Artist’s Note:
“In this piece, I sought to merge the fragility of a princess’s gaze with the mythic symbolism of the goldfish — a creature that swims between illusion and truth. The work reflects my vision of transformation: how vulnerability can be both a prison and a threshold to freedom.”
Annita Apostolidou Platis

I want to appreciate the President and Founder Hervé Lancelin and the Members of the Jury for showing great respect for me with this Certificate.

Thank you all!


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What Is Christmas?

A gentle reflection on Christmas by Annita Apostolidou Platis — a season of memory, renewal, and timeless light.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Is it nostalgia for the past — or the quiet promise of renewal?

Christmas is both memory and light: the scent of warmth, the echo of laughter, the gentle whisper of hope returning. It reminds us that even in the stillness of winter, something sacred continues to bloom — love, kindness, and the art of giving.

Annita A.


An artwork inspired from the Season and the Heart

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Open Art Contest in Athens - Art Number 23

Annita Apostolidou Platis presents Mystic Guidance from her My Soul Kingdom collection at the Art Number 23 Virtual Gallery Open Art Contest in Athens — a poetic meditation on mystery and light.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Participation in the Art Number 23 virtual gallery

Artwork: Mystic Guidance from the My Soul Kingdom collection

About the Artwork: Mystic Guidance portrays the cat as a sacred guardian of the unseen realms — a silent observer between worlds. The work explores dualities of existence: light and darkness, movement and stillness, mystery and revelation. Through this piece, the cat becomes both symbol and guide — a keeper of secret wisdom and quiet strength.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

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October 28th

A poetic homage to the strength and light of Greece, inspired by Nikos Kazantzakis’ timeless words.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Oct 28, 2020

“Greece still survives; I think it still survives through a succession of miracles.”
Nikos Kazantzakis

A tribute to the courage, light, and enduring spirit of Greece.
🇬🇷 Χρόνια Πολλά Ελλάδα.

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Quotes & Thoughts, Artist Reflections, Art & Inspiration, Art & Life Annita Apostolidou Platis Quotes & Thoughts, Artist Reflections, Art & Inspiration, Art & Life Annita Apostolidou Platis

When you are tired but you never give up...

A short reflection on endurance and faith by Annita Apostolidou Platis — a reminder that true greatness is built on patience and unwavering belief.

"...because great things take time and faith is stronger than anything" Annita A.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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CAMOUFLAGE....a few words about the collection

A poetic preview of the Camouflage collection — portraits that express life as seen through the artist’s symbolic and introspective lens.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Through these portraits I give meanings. It is an expression of Art. A theatre of life. Life as I see it.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

COMING SOON

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“Moments Before Lockdown” By Annita A.

A visual story of 19 photographs taken by Annita Apostolidou Platis just before lockdown — revealing the hidden poetry of the city through her Nikon D60 lens.

19 stories before lockdown. Enjoy city’s secret voices photographed by me with a Nikon D60, a 10.2-megapixel Nikon F-mount digital single-lens reflex camera.

My new post @boredpanda

https://www.boredpanda.com/moments-before-lockdown-by-annita-a-19pics

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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Quotes & Thoughts, Artist Reflections, Art & Inspiration Annita Apostolidou Platis Quotes & Thoughts, Artist Reflections, Art & Inspiration Annita Apostolidou Platis

I usually touch my paintings to feel the energy and find again my inspiration...

Annita Apostolidou Platis reflects on how reconnecting with her own paintings helps her rediscover inspiration and remain true to her creative path.

“I usually touch my paintings to feel the energy and find again my inspiration... there are times that I’m lost.. I always try to remember that I am the artist of my life and I never give my paintbrushes to anyone else” - Annita A.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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Always Dream and Believe

An inspirational reflection by Annita Apostolidou Platis on courage, dreams, and the beauty of believing in yourself.

“The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.”
— Annita A.

Each photograph begins long before the click — it starts in the artist’s heart and mind.
Through the camera, I don’t just capture what I see; I reveal what I feel. Every image becomes a silent dialogue between vision and emotion, where intuition guides the frame and the unseen becomes visible.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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Behind Doors… There Are Always Stories

A journey through elegant streets and designer windows — Annita Apostolidou Platis captures the reflections, stories, and timeless beauty hidden behind every door.

Reflections

Behind every door lies a story waiting to be discovered.
Each entrance, each reflection in a shop window, becomes a silent dialogue between the visible and the unseen.

As I walked through the elegant streets, my lens captured the poetry of design — the subtle interplay of light, architecture, and memory.
Luxury storefronts and aged wooden doors coexist in harmony, echoing the passage of time, the dreams of creators, and the whispers of those who once passed through.

Every photograph becomes an intimate reflection — a glimpse into beauty, craftsmanship, and the timeless human desire to open new paths, both literal and metaphorical.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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CAPTURE

A reflection on photography as an act of emotion and perception — where Annita Apostolidou Platis explores how the heart and mind shape every captured moment.

“The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.”
— Annita A.

Each photograph begins long before the click — it starts in the artist’s heart and mind.
Through the camera, I don’t just capture what I see; I reveal what I feel. Every image becomes a silent dialogue between vision and emotion, where intuition guides the frame and the unseen becomes visible.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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Total Harmony

A poetic exploration of architecture as memory — from Greece’s ancient ruins to modern cities, Annita Apostolidou Platis captures the timeless harmony of life through her urban photography.

The universe and the totality of life exist in a mysterious, innate harmony.
When buildings speak for themselves, they whisper the stories of time — silent witnesses to our collective journey.

Through my lens, I capture this dialogue between past and present — from the timeless grace of ancient Greek architecture to the rhythm of modern urban landscapes.
Architecture is not merely structure; it is memory carved in stone, a reflection of who we were, who we are, and who we strive to become.

Each photograph becomes a meditation on destiny — a moment where history and existence align in perfect balance.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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FUTURISM

A poetic reflection inspired by Eye to the Future — a girl with a dream, a woman with vision. Annita Apostolidou Platis reimagines Futurism through art and evolution.

An Eye to the Future

A girl with a dream… a woman with vision.

“Futurism” is more than a movement — it’s the pulse of forward-thinking imagination. Inspired by my artwork “Eye to the Future,” this reflection speaks of courage, evolution, and the luminous bridge between what we see and what we dare to create.

Through art, we transcend time — transforming ideas into visions, dreams into realities. The future belongs to those who can envision it long before it arrives.

Annita Apostolidou Platis

Painter - Essayist - Fashion and Jewelry designer - Stylist - Poet - Photographer

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