Person
Dimitris Papaioannou
Directing
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jan 1, 1964
- From
- Athens, Greece
Dimitris Papaioannou (Greek : Δημήτρης Παπαϊωάννου) is a Greek artist who gained early recognition as a painter and comics artist, before his focus shifted to the performing arts. He was a student of the iconic Greek painter Yannis Tsarouchis before studying at the Athens School of Fine Arts. Papaioannou formed the company company Edafos Dance Theatre in 1986. He gained global recognition as the creator of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Images
Credits
Black Out p.s. Red Out
Primal Matter
Lambda Pi
The Kiss
Bull's Heart
Dimitris Papaioannou 2
The Marbles
The Tie
Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
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Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou