The Greek Foundation Vol 01

60,00€

Welcome to The Greek Foundation Volume 01 – a curated and thoughtful edit on Greece’s unspoiled, generous, true spirit. Through our very first printed edition, we invite readers to the exploration of all the things that bind us together.

A collection of emblematic individuals, exciting stories, contemporary creatives, and remote island corners, spread over 224 pages across the country. Filled with gorgeous photography and design to get you inspired, this issue meets architects, artists, designers, photographers, and creatives of all kinds, at the heart of their dreams and achievements. From storytelling garments to handmade sculptures, art residencies, and island retreats, The Greek Foundation unfolds an inspiring thread of modern architecture, slow living, natural materials, authentic crafts, and pure culinary experiences—from the Greek islands to Athens, London, and back.

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Materials: Natural linen book hardcover, stitched binding
Features: 224 pages, over 120 original unretouched photographs
Dimensions: 24 x 3 x 31 cm
Language: English

ISBN: 978-618-85970-0-6
Published in April 2022 by The Greek Foundation
An edition of 1000 copies
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Printed in Greece

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Weight 1.55 kg
Dimensions 24 × 3 × 31 cm

The Story

ICONIC THREADS

Arts from the past are proven to deserve a place in the bright future. Old-world, magnetizing designs are now finding themselves at the top of the world, carrying with them two valuable virtues: talent and vision.

TIMELESS LIFE

Could we be moving forward, to a place where time stands still? A contemporary immersion to the world of Cycladic tradition and cultural heritage, revived by hand. Naxian marbles, storytelling yarns and airy fabrics take us back — to the future.

GLORIOUS CIRCLE

Wandering around a circle full of life, character and light – the Cyclades are a group of island gems that form a rough circle around the sacred island of Delos. Diverse cultures, mixed colors, contrasting landscapes – one identity.

CULTURAL HUB

It’s been years since a “boat” full of famous artists, writers and musicians sailed in and made Hydra the most inspiring destination for this international bohemian, artistic community. Today, key figures in both global art and design scenes are still on it.

NATURAL WARMTH

Design that pays tribute to natural materials, simple forms, graceful lines, vintage styles and a distinctive identity. Taking the road back to a simpler, richer kind of life.

WEAVING WORLDS

Going places to meet a craft aficionado that keeps the loom weaving tradition alive and forward-looking architects that revive history through modern design – a thriving thread from Crete to London and back.

EARTH LESSONS

Natural tones, earthy flavors, raw materials and calming scents – on a mission to explore nature’s gifts transformed into modern narratives to live, drink and experience.

BON VOYAGE

Looking for the perfect place to peace out? Take a stroll into some of the most contemporary and charming places to stay, dine and catch some rays under the Greek sun.

EVOLVING DESIGN

Delving deep into the world of contemporary design with K-Studio. From a modern, Mykonian villa to the transformation of an old winery into a cutting-edge design hotel, we highlight two of the Greek architecture firm’s best works.

WITHOUT BORDERS

Boosting the country’s fashion reputation abroad, Greek luxury labels and the creative minds behind them, have now managed to attract a global audience of loyal fans and be stocked in hundreds of retailers around the world. What’s their story?

FUTURE FORWARD

Using simple, natural forms to create abstract objects that go beyond their immediate function, Greek design duo Objects of Common Interest have been in the spotlight of global contemporary design scene since 2015.

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