Photo source: Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport, in collaboration with the Takis Foundation, is honoring the great Greek sculptor in 2025 with the anniversary exhibition “100 Years of Takis”.
Known internationally as Takis, Panayiotis Vassilakis was one of the most influential figures in both the Greek and global art scenes. A pioneer of kinetic art, he began his artistic journey after World War II and quickly gained recognition for his unconventional approach to motion, energy, and form.
To mark the centennial of his birth, two emblematic works — Aeolian and Spiral — will be on display at the Departures level (outside Door 1) until January 24, 2026.
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- Photo source: Athens International Airport
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- Photo source: Athens International Airport
Additionally, a specially curated space at the Arrivals level (Entrance 1) will offer visitors the chance to explore Takis’ life and work through audiovisual material. This area will also feature two more notable sculptures from the foundation’s collection: Neutral Indicator and Signal.
Through this exhibition, Athens Airport and the foundation provide travelers with a concise yet powerful introduction to the artist, celebrating his unique contribution to contemporary art and his lasting impact on the international art world. The exhibition is open daily, 24 hours a day, and is accessible to all airport passengers and visitors.
Who was Takis
Photo source: Takis Foundation
Born in Athens in 1925, Takis was a pioneering artist internationally acclaimed for his groundbreaking work in kinetic art. Largely self-taught and deeply inspired by science and nature, he explored invisible forces like magnetism, light, and sound — fusing art and physics in innovative ways.
His iconic Signals and electromagnetic sculptures earned recognition across Europe and the United States, including collaborations with MIT and leading figures in the avant-garde movement. Over his prolific career, his works were exhibited in major institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, MoMA, and Tate Modern.
In 1986, he founded the Research Center for Art and Science in Greece, cementing his legacy as a visionary who redefined the boundaries of artistic expression.
Takis passed away in Athens on August 9, 2019.
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