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Pylon Art & Culture is a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering meaningful encounters with contemporary art, making it more open, resonant, and approachable for wider audiences.

Born from the belief that art and culture are cornerstones of flourishing societies and communities, it supports the production and presentation of art across diverse media, disciplines, and backgrounds.

Through its activities, Pylon encourages new ways of contemplating, experiencing, and engaging with contemporary art, while opening up space for reflection on the critical questions it raises.

our mission

By nurturing creativity and providing a platform for artistic expression, Pylon seeks to create an open and dynamic space that enriches cultural workers and audiences alike.

Rooted in Cyprus, it embraces the importance of local and international collaborations, partnerships, and artist-led initiatives, valuing these exchanges as integral to its mission of bringing contemporary art to wider audiences in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and enduring.

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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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