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Pylon Art & Culture is a non-profit organisation which intends to function as a gateway into contemporary art and new ways of contemplating it.

Based on the premise that art and culture are cornerstones of human development, Pylon aims to foster and support artistic creation and increase engagement by making contemporary art accessible and relevant to more people.

Collaboration and cooperation within the broader ecosystem of art and culture are vital for Pylon to achieve its stated objectives.

By encouraging the production and display of art coming from a variety of media, disciplines and backgrounds, Pylon wants to help broaden and deepen the conversation on contemporary art.

our mission

We believe that art plays a pivotal role in shaping personal and collective growth. By nurturing creativity and encouraging diverse voices, our goal is to create a space where artistic expression can thrive. Through partnerships and community-driven initiatives, we aim to deepen the conversation around art, making it more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful to a broader audience.

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Founder

Alexandros Diogenous is an entrepreneur and the CEO of a fourth-generation family business with diverse interests spanning automotive products and services, digital technologies, cybersecurity, and fast-moving consumer goods. A passionate collector and advocate of contemporary art for over 30 years, he founded Pylon Art & Culture as a way to engage with the contemporary art world in a more meaningful and impactful way. He is also a co-founder of Limassol Art Walks, an initiative dedicated to fostering collaboration within the city’s vibrant cultural ecosystem. Beyond business and art, Alexandros is an avid cyclist, embracing the sport for both its physical and mental discipline. Whether on the road or exploring new trails, cycling fuels his drive for continuous growth and exploration in all aspects of life.

Director

Ioulita Toumazi is a curator, writer and art theorist from Cyprus. She searches for words and visual languages that bring us closer to what keeps escaping us. In her current practice she pursues fiction as a portal into memory, archives and histories that extend across time.
She holds an MA in History of Art from UCL and a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Kent. She has curated and co-curated various exhibitions, programmes, residencies and publications with a strong focus on contemporary and historical Cypriot art, and she is the co-founder of Fisherwomxn.

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