Video Art Miden | Point Zero!

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Video Art Miden presents in Kalamata a dynamic program of video art screenings from Greece and around the world, once again tracing the contemporary ideas, forms and trends in international video art. At the same time, this year's edition turns its focus to the past, highlighting the history of Greek video art through a major special tribute. This year, Video Art Miden celebrates 22 years of continuous international activity, starting in Kalamata in 2005 and gradually forming an important meeting point for video artists from across the globe.

Morning screening events:
Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026 // 11:00-16:30 // Tribute: Replay-Pause-Rewind: Greek Video Art in the ‘80s and early ‘90s //Archaeological Museum of Messenia [3, Agiou Ioannou Str., Historic Centre of Kalamata]
The Archaeological Museum of Messenia will host a major historical tribute to the first generation of artists who began experimenting with video art in Greece, entitled "Replay–Pause–Rewind: Greek video art in the ‘80s and early ‘90s". The presentation is co-organised with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Messenia. The tribute will open on Friday, 10 July (11:00), with an introductory lecture on the history of Greek video art by the program's curator, Gioula Papadopoulou, followed by a discussion with participating artists from the tribute.

Evening screenings:
Friday 10 July 2026 // 19:00-00:15 // Video Art Marathon // International selection @ Bandapart Studio [Anagnostara 20]

Saturday 11 July 2026 // starting at 21:30 // Open Air Video Art Screenings // International selection @ Re:Think / FarmaFifa Permaculture [Iroon Polytechniou]