“A–Ω: Stelios Votsis” at Isnotgallery
Saturday 14 March [last day], 10:00–14:00 | Isnotgallery
Isnotgallery Contemporary presents the exhibition “A–Ω: Stelios Votsis”, a curated selection of works from different periods of the artistic journey of Stelios Votsis (1929–2012), drawn from the artist’s family collection.
The exhibition proposes a reading of Votsis’ work through the lens of cosmology and the formation of modern identity in Cyprus. The title does not simply indicate a beginning and an end in time; it functions as a philosophical condition. In Votsis’ work, beginning and end coexist as a continuous flow.
Votsis was among the first Cypriot artists to organically embrace abstraction not as imitation of an international movement, but as an existential and cosmological necessity. In abstract language he perceived the possibility of expressing what lies beyond visible reality: the invisible structure that holds the universe together. The line, repeated and persistent, is not a decorative element but a carrier of vibration, a recording of frequencies and a visualisation of energy.
“Christoforos Savva: Simple – Complex – Invisible: An Unknown Archive” at the Leventis Gallery
The temporary exhibition “Christoforos Savva: Simple – Complex – Invisible: An Unknown Archive”, running until June 2026, sheds light for the first time on a valuable and previously unknown archive of Christoforos Savva (1924–1968), the artist who opened new paths in contemporary Cypriot art and connected the island’s artistic production with major international artistic movements.
The archive, which contains works, sketches, photographs and personal notes, illuminates the artist’s creative journey and reveals previously unknown aspects of his work.
The discovery of the archive was the result of coincidence, friendship and acts of reconciliation. At the end of 2020, Eleni S. Nikita, the first curator of the Cypriot Collection of the gallery, met collector Charalambos Sergiou to view a portfolio of works given to him by a Turkish Cypriot friend. This gift proved to be part of a much larger archive including hundreds of works and objects by Savva, dating from 1946 to 1968.
The archive originates from the friendship and collaboration between Savva and the father of the Turkish Cypriot donor, a known collector and client of the artist. Their story reveals a touching chapter of modern Cypriot history where art transcends dividing lines and acts as a bridge of communication.
“The Man Who Carries Holes” – Exhibition by Rinos Stefani at Gloria Gallery
Saturday 14 March, 10:30–12:45 | Gloria Gallery
Gloria Gallery in Nicosia hosts the exhibition “The Man Who Carries Holes” by Rinos Stefani, presenting three thematic sections: Perforated, Re Alexis and Landscapes.
One of the most characteristic motifs in Stefani’s work is the human bearer, depicted in variations that conceal, with a strong dose of bitterness and sarcasm, a deep and revealing meaning.
Art historian Niki Loizidi, Emeritus Professor at the Athens School of Fine Arts, notes that Stefani draws material from personal childhood memories, adventurous travels, as well as wars and revolutionary uprisings of the past. The intense political, social and historical dimension of his work reveals a creator who harbours no illusions about the course and development of Cypriot history.
“Buy a Book – Save a Stray” at Yfantourgeio
Saturday & Sunday 14–15 March, 11:00–18:00 | Yfantourgeio TheWorkplace
The largest second-hand book market titled “Buy a Book – Save a Stray” returns this weekend, 14–15 March 2026, at Yfantourgeio TheWorkplace in Nicosia. The event is organised by the volunteer animal welfare organisation P.A.W.S. (Protecting Animals Without Shelter) in collaboration with Yfantourgeio.
New and second-hand books will be sold for €1–€5, with all proceeds going toward medical and other expenses for stray animals under the care of P.A.W.S.
Donations of books can be arranged by contacting 99769011.
“Gathering at Fytorio”
Saturday 14 March, 17:00–21:00 | Fytorio, Nicosia Municipal Gardens
The association Visual Artists and Art Theorists – Fytorio invites the public this Saturday, 14 March 2026, to the event “Gathering at Fytorio.”
The event is conceived as a curated evening bringing together artists, friends, collaborators and representatives of public life, aiming to support the work of the association and strengthen its activities.
Special artist editions will be presented during the event, alongside drinks and light refreshments. An open microphone session will allow brief interventions on art and culture.
The evening will conclude with a raffle offering experiences such as visits to artists’ studios and selected art spaces.
Programme
17:00 Opening / 18:00 Open microphone / 19:00 Experience raffle / 21:00 Closing
Five Electronic Punk Pulses at FilmEtc Creative Space
Saturday 14 March, 19:00–02:00 | FilmEtc Creative Space, Engomi
The VOID collective launches another cycle of spring gatherings, inviting the public to a night of ritual intensity and collective rhythm at FilmEtc Creative Space.
Remaining faithful to its motto, “encounters for the re-enchantment of the city,” the group transforms the venue into a meeting ground where analogue circuits, drum machines and guitars reshape urban time into a shared sonic experience.
The evening unfolds through four distinct artistic acts: So Sorry Crew with Structure of Magic, Larsovitch from France, Dramachine from Athens, and closing with the local artist isel.
From fragile improvisations and hypnotic post-punk pulses to raw synth-punk eruptions, the night develops in successive layers of intensity, culminating in a collective sonic climax.
“The Assignment” at THOC
Saturday & Sunday 14–15 March, 17:30 | THOC New Stage “Nikos Charalambous”
In The Assignment, four leading artists – a photographer, a painter, a poet and a musician – are chosen to serve humanity through their work in an isolated artists’ residency where control and authority shape every aspect of existence.
Director Avra Sidiropoulou and her team present a contemporary allegory set in a futuristic dystopian universe, highlighting the eternal conflict between power and the identity of the artist.
“The Father” at Dendro Theatre
Saturday 14 March, 20:30 & Sunday 15 March, 19:00 | Dendro Theatre
Dendro Theatre and the Cyprus Theatre Shelter present “The Father” by French playwright Florian Zeller, winner of the 2014 Molière Award.
Directed by Giannis Leontaris and starring Stavros Luras, the play explores the unsettling question: what happens when memory becomes a labyrinth?
The work was later adapted into the acclaimed film The Father, which won two Academy Awards in 2021, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins.
“Before Retirement” at Satiriko Theatre
Saturday 14 March, 20:30 & Sunday 15 March, 18:30 | Satiriko Theatre Upper Stage
Satiriko Theatre presents “Before Retirement” by Thomas Bernhard, directed and translated by Emilios Charalambides.
Written in 1979, the play resonates strongly today as Europe witnesses the rise of far-right politics and the resurgence of hate rhetoric. Rather than recounting a distant historical event, the play functions as a powerful commentary on the present.
“A Thousand Hands” at THOC
Saturday & Sunday 14–15 March, 20:30 | THOC New Stage “Nikos Charalambous”
In “A Thousand Hands” by Stella Voskaridou, the narrative dives into the inner world of renowned Greek sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas, portraying his artistic journey as a constant oscillation between light and darkness.
Marked by mental illness, confinement in a psychiatric institution and a long absence from art, Chalepas’ life becomes the starting point for a dramatic exploration of trauma, desire, weakness and creative passion.
Screening of “The Gospel According to Matthew”
Sunday 15 March, 17:30 | Pantheon Cinema
The STYX Film Encounters programme continues this Sunday with the screening of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1964 film “The Gospel According to Matthew.”
The film adapts the biblical text with unusual literalness, using dialogue taken directly from scripture while following the life and teachings of Jesus. Shot in real locations in southern Italy and featuring mostly non-professional actors, it places the sacred narrative within authentic landscapes and faces.
The film won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and later received three Academy Award nominations, remaining one of the most discussed cinematic interpretations of the Gospel.
Ticket: €5
Duration: 2h 17m | English & Greek subtitles