About Core
Core is a nonprofit art association based in Athens, informed by the Kunstverein tradition and developed as a flexible framework for research, exhibitions, and public exchange. It takes shape through sustained engagement with its context, emphasizing dialogue, collaboration and attentiveness to the conditions of artistic practice.
Kunstvereine (art associations) have traditionally operated as independent, non-profit platforms sustained by a committed community of members, supporters, and patrons. Rather than relying on fixed or exclusive funding structures, they are built on a shared ethos: individuals contribute according to their means and level of engagement. This flexible model not only ensures financial sustainability but also safeguards curatorial independence.
Situated within Athens’ active and diverse network of independent initiatives, Core works alongside existing practices, contributing through long-term inquiry and carefully articulated curatorial questions. It fosters encounters between contemporary and historical perspectives, as well as between local and international practices, without privileging a singular position or narrative.