VISIBLE PAST _Successful Conclusion of the ” Polytechnic Calling” Events

Artifactory, in collaboration with the Music School of Preveza, the Preveza Film Club, and the Cultural Association “Kallichoron,” successfully organized a series of memory and cultural events to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising. These events were held within the framework of the Visible Past project, with the warm support of the Municipality of Preveza and hosted at the Municipal Gallery “Giannis Moralis.”


Photography Exhibition: “Here Polytechnic” at the Music School of Preveza

Students and educators had the opportunity to view the photographs of Vasilis Karageorgos, capturing the living history of the uprising. The exhibition was presented and guided by Mr. Thanasis Alatas, journalist-composer, Secretary-General of the Union of Periodical and Electronic Press Journalists, and founding member of the Cultural Association “Kallichoron.” Through his experiential narration, he highlighted the historical dimensions and significance of the photographs, enhancing the students’ understanding of the era.


Photography Exhibition: “Polytechnic 1973 – Through the Distance of Time”

At the Municipal Gallery “Giannis Moralis,” many previously unseen photographs revived the power and intensity of those days. Curated by Thanasis Alatas of “Kallichoron,” the exhibition underscored the importance of collective memory and cultural heritage.


17 November: Screening of the Documentary “50 Years Polytechnic”

The documentary by Stavros Stangos was screened in collaboration with the Preveza Film Club. Through testimonies and rare archival footage, the documentary shed light on the uprising, highlighting its significance as a symbol of freedom and resistance.


A Timeless Message of Freedom and Democracy

The “Polytechnic Calling” events emphasized the enduring value of freedom, democracy, and resistance. By connecting the past with the present, they strengthened collective memory. The involvement of cultural creators like Mr. Alatas, who was thanked for his presence and for donating the exhibition to the Music School of Preveza, added unique dynamism to the activities.


Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the Cultural Department of the Municipality of Preveza, the Music School of Preveza, the Preveza Film Club, the Cultural Association “Kallichoron,” and everyone who participated, supporting the Visible Past project.


About the Visible Past Project

The Visible Past is a public history initiative based on the premise that disseminating historical events of the 20th century today can make the past visible, understand its mistakes and similarities to the present, address current issues, and emphasize the importance of tolerance and mutual respect.

Five European organizations are involved in Visible Past:

Coordinated and scientifically guided by the Villa Greppi Consortium in Italy, the network includes the University of Coimbra—one of Europe’s oldest universities—Portugal’s cooperative company Contextos, Austria’s Sapere Aude, and Greece’s Artifactory. The scientific committee of Artifactory includes economist Elpida Margariti and historian Dimitris Totsos.


The next phase of the project includes an educational visit to the University of Coimbra, where 120 history students and 23 researchers, public history experts, journalists, and educators from Italy, Austria, and Greece will explore key sites of the Carnation Revolution over three days, tracing the country’s transformation from the Salazar regime to democracy.

Collaborations

  • Municipality of Preveza
  • Music School of Preveza
  • Preveza Film Club
  • Documentary Director: Stavros Stangos
  • Documentary Production: Municipality of Chalandri
  • Memory Photo Archive © “AMA/KALLICHORON” / Vasilis Karageorgos
  • Exhibition Curated by: Cultural Association “Kallichoron” and Artifactory
  • Texts and Editing: Athanasios D. Alatas
  • Under the auspices of: Union of Periodical & Electronic Press Journalists



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