Maritime traditions of Cycladic islands in ‘Crafts of the Sea’ exhibition

The maritime exhibition "Crafts of the Sea: Cycladic Culture and History" opened last week at the Goethe Institute of Athens. The lower level of the building has been transformed into a multimedia exhibit featuring photos, maps, videos, and audio clips that showcase the maritime traditions of five Cycladic islands: Amorgos, Paros, Santorini, Syros, and Koufonisia.

Curators and creators Maurizio Borriello and Jacob Moe aim to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of these maritime communities by sharing local experiences and knowledge, and collecting historical archival material for future generations.

The Archipelago Network, primarily an online platform providing digital access to archives, also hosts exhibitions to raise awareness in a tangible way. Moe, the founder, describes the experience as transporting attendees to a new place.

"We really feel as if...