International contemporary art platform24.02.1910–18.11.1993
Telemachos Kanthos
Telemachos Kanthos (1910–1993) was a Cypriot painter, graphic artist, and educator. His work reflects cultural ties between Greece and Cyprus. Born in Alona, Cyprus, he contributed significantly to Cypriot fine arts and taught in the field until his death in Nicosia.
Biography
Telemachos Kanthos was born on February 24, 1910, in Alona, Cyprus. He became known as a Cypriot painter, graphic artist, and educator. Throughout his life and career, Kanthos maintained cultural connections with both Greece and Cyprus, which are reflected in his artworks. He passed away on November 18, 1993, in Nicosia. Kanthos is a prominent figure in the Cypriot art scene, with his contributions to the development of fine arts recognized in museum collections and through his educational activities.
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