The Honorable President of the House of Representatives Ms. Annita Demetriou did Graphic Stories the honor of conveying her own message about TOLERANCE, through a video presented during the opening of the 6th International Poster Exhibition & the TOLERANCE Awards Ceremony Nicosia Municipal Councilor, Mr. Chrysanthos Fakas, on Friday, March 18.

Nicosia, Cyprus, 2022

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GRAPHIC STORIES, Vol.08
TOLERANCE

International Poster Contest & Exhibition by Graphic Stories in Collaboration with the Col·legi Oficial de Disseny Gràfic de Catalunya


April 1st 2022 – Barcelona

Opening time: 18:00
Venue: Sala polivalent del Col·legi

Visual Communication concerns us all!

The Creative Idea

Since the era of the European Enlightenment, tolerance has emerged as a necessary feature for the harmonious coexistence of people and is a consequence of the anthropocentric ideas of freedom, democracy, equality, equity, and the timeless struggles to eliminate all forms of discrimination, social, racial, nationalist, for the freedom of speech and thought. Tolerance is about our willingness to allow people to think, express and act even in ways that we do not agree with. Tolerance for everything different, for different thoughts or ideas, has as its goal the creative approach and progress, both individually and collectively. Tolerance is the springboard for a society free of bigotry, intolerance, racism, nationalism and all forms of discrimination and social inequality. It is at the same time the cornerstone of cultivating mutual respect and solidarity, cooperation and consensus and the antidote to marginalization and social exclusion. The participants in the contest were invited to visualize their thoughts, ideas, and concerns regarding the theme of the competition which was: “Tolerance”. The posters created highlighted the fact that tolerance is an important moral virtue that inspires not only respect for and acceptance of diversity, but also an attitude of life that can contribute to both individual happiness and well-being, as well as in the harmonious and peaceful coexistence of all the people on Earth

The poster contest was attented by 1420 designers, from 45 countries!

The 50 distinguished posters of the contest were created by the following designers

[alphabetical]: Abdulkerim Turkaya [TUR], Afsaneh Rezaei [IRN], Agnes Petrucz [ROU], Ana Paula Huerta [MXC], Andreas Papandreou [CY], Andria Nicolaou [CY], Anna Black [UKR], Antreas Kleanthous [CY], Antreas Morphis [CY], Ardi Chandr [INA], Christaleni Iakovou [CY], Dominik Jakubowski [POL], Elizaveta Suevalova [RUS], Felicity Hadjicosti [CY], Francesco Mazzenga [IT], Garibay Pedraza Yolanda [MXC], George Koursoumbas [CY], Gholamreza Saffari [IRN], Hossein Abdi [IRN], Irene Daskalaki [GR], James Skafidas [GR], Jiajun Wen [CHN], Jianen He [CHN], Junfeng Zhang [USA], Klitos Hatziklitou [CY], Konstantinos Kontargyris [CY], Kyriaki Charalampous [CY], Luis Antonio Rivera Rodríguez [MXC], Maria Eletta Baroni [IT], Maria Matsoukaridi [CY], Marilena Christodoulides [CY], Marlena Buczek Smith [USA], Merilyn Sepp [EST], Milena Valnarova [BUL], Pablo Matías Gutierrez [ARG], Rosana Krsteva [NM], Sara Popović [SCG], Terlan Haci-Shamiyev [AZE], Tomaso Marcolla [IT], Tomasz Czyżkowski [POL], Ulises Ortiz Castillo [MXC], Victoras Matzentides [CY], Yaling Zhuang [CHN], Yaser Ghader & Sheyda Fallahi [IRN], Yianna Christophorou [CY], Yiqi Li [CHN], Yognhui Zhang [CHN], Yuqi Zhao [CHN]

The exhibtion will also host 17 posters by professional visual communication designers that were invited for the cause [alphabetical]: Adria Nabekle [SWE] & Jenni Bulgarelli [IT], Aggeliki Athanasiadi [CY], Amir Hosseinzadeh [IRN], Andreas Brandus [GR], Andreas Panayi [CY], Christos Gregoriades [CY], Costas Mantzalos [CY], Irene Karotsi [GR], Kostas Kanellopoulos [GR], Miltos Karras [CY], Ortiz Andrea [Spain], Rafael Englezos [CY], Sergio Naranjo [Spain], Sha Feng [CHN], Tasos Anastasiades [CY], Valentinos Scriban [CY], Yossi Lemel [ISR]

Interactive Installation on the topic of Tolerance

On the opening day of the poster exhibition an interactive installation will be waiting for the public at the exhibition premises. The purpose of the installation is the active and conscious participation of the public, through the recording of messages and opinions in relation to Tolerance. The aim of this action is to trigger and to encourage social dialogue in relation to tolerance, acceptance and respect for diversity.

Graphic Stories

The International Conference on Graphic Design and Visual Communication, based in Cyprus, Graphic Stories, aims for the cultivation of the artistic education and the development of critical perception about modern graphic arts both on local and on international level. At the same time contributes to the promotion and the exposure of visual communication and creation not only in Cyprus but also abroad and encourages the networking with cultural institutions, organizations and contemporary art groups abroad.

The organization of exhibitions, conferences and workshops aims to show and promote the value of visual communication to the public, creating culture and values and its interaction with what is happening in the society.

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TESTIMONIALS

The level of the Conference and the speakers was very high and it was a pleasant surprise that I have rarely encountered in international conferences around the world. Congratulations, you succeeded where others have failed.
DAVID CARSON
DAVID CARSONRenowned Graphic Designer
"The truth is that I have been to many Conferences and I can say that Graphic Stories Cyprus is one of the best organized events. The Conference is very well organized, it is very important how you pay attention to the speakers and pay attention to the details. The right way to communicate. I would like to see more people interested and actively involved in such initiatives. "You have done a very good job and I do not think I can find any flaw."
PANOS VASSILIOU
PANOS VASSILIOUParachute Typefoundry
In my limited capacity I have tried providing a helping hand to the "Graphic Stories Cyprus" friends and it was a great pleasure to participate as a speaker in the very first event that took place in 2015 in Nicosia. Since then many things have changed; the events and workshops have grown and matured, contributing to the improvement of the field of visual graphic communication in Cyprus. I wholeheartedly wish you health and strength to continue with the same unfailing energy to surprise us with your fresh, interesting, and so necessary, for this place, ideas!
KLIMIS MASTORIDIS
KLIMIS MASTORIDISPhD, FIOP, FIP3 Professor of Typography & Graphic Communication and Associate Dean of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, the University of Nicosia, Cyprus
The Graphic Stories Cyprus is a celebration of design for Cyprus but also for beyond. Each year it brings together creative professionals from the island, from Greece as well as artists from other countries in an effort of education, communication and socialisation. I had the pleasure to be a speaker at the GSC and I enjoyed the level of organization but also the responsiveness and positive energy of the participants. What delights me the most is the tremendous progress I witness to take place every year in this tradition. I wish the best for an establishment that is very much needed.
CHARIS TSEVIS
CHARIS TSEVIS Visual Designer
Graphic Stories Cyprus 2015, was a well-content and aesthetically nice organization that inspired and gave opportunities for perceptions to many young people and also brought together the whole of the graphics community of Cyprus. The "Politis" newspaper wants, seeks and supports such events because it considers that promote culture. We feel proud for our, albeit small, contribution to the overall effort which is undoubtedly credited to the unappeased “graphic” passion of Aggeliki MK.
DIONYSIS DIONYSIOU
DIONYSIS DIONYSIOUConsultant of the newspaper "Politis"
For the last 10 years I have participated either as a speaker or as a guest in dozens of conferences in many countries. With this experience I can assure you that Graphic Stories Cyprus has nothing to envy from respective international conferences, but instead has a unique character that makes it stand out from any other. And this feature is the huge effort and the dedication of its organizers who have created a 360o conference which magically combines experience and practice with theory, while respecting the past but also with an unquenchable thirst for the future. It is a conference that stands comfortably at European and global level!
STEFANOS KARAGOS
STEFANOS KARAGOS XPLAIN
Our experience in Graphic Stories Cyprus was unforgettable! The warm atmosphere and generally the whole energy of the Conference worked very positively, helping young people and not just designers to share their ideas and vision. We are proud to have participated in such a creative event. A great thank you to Angeliki and Miltos for the invitation and for the excellent organizing of the conference.
SpirTo - SPIROS DRAKATOS & TONIA AVGOUSTAKI
SpirTo - SPIROS DRAKATOS & TONIA AVGOUSTAKI Brand Strategy & Visual Communication
Graphic Stories Cyprus is a great conference that has a clear structure and vision. Participants, audiences and lecturers, interact more than any other event I have so far participated or attended. By participating to it, you surely gain more knowledge and an expanded visual perception.
MICHAEL ANTONOPOULOS
MICHAEL ANTONOPOULOSGraphic Designer, Illustrator, Editor
As a member and a representative of “Countryside Animafest Cyprus – Views of the World”, I was blessed to have the opportunity to be one of this year’s speakers, and with my presentation to connect the animation world with the graphic design world of the island. In a welcoming environment filled with talented and creative individuals, I became one with the artistic spirit of the conference and experienced the positive vibes and the knowledge that was shared throughout the day. A must-attend event for all designers and artists of the island. Hats off to Aggeliki and Miltos for making this happen and for maintaining the conference’s growth. Keep up the good work!
ANDREAS ROSSIDES
ANDREAS ROSSIDES3D modeller and Digital Sculptor
My participation at the Graphic Stories Cyprus Conference was an experience that made me feel very nice as I had the opportunity to meet old and beloved friends and colleagues but also to meet young people and it was a great honor for me to talk to the audience. It was really a Celebration of the Arts with a lot of positive vibrations and hope for the future in our field. I warmly thank to Aggeliki, Miltos and all those who took part in their way to the absolute success of this Celebration!
PHILIP DE CASTAN
PHILIP DE CASTAN Graphic Designer - Illustrator
The Graphic Stories Cyprus is an excellent initiative which presents and promotes important topics related to the history, research, theory and practice of visual communication. Arguably, contributes to the cultivation of fine arts but mostly of applied arts. Its introduction as an annual event would be prosperous for the general public, the culture of design and of visual communication in Cyprus.
EVRIPIDES ZANTIDES
EVRIPIDES ZANTIDESAssociate Professor of Graphic Communication & Head at the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts at Cyprus University of Technology
The 2nd Graphic Stories Cyprus congress was the positive development of the original concept that characterized this special meeting of visual communication designers in Cyprus. Many thanks for the pleasure and honor of being one of the speakers and for having the opportunity to develop my creative “graphic story” in front of a very warm public and at a historic site, the Gate of Famagousta. With the gaze of visual communication pointed to tradition but also to modern technology, the two workshops – calligraphy and ePub e-book creation – which were hosted, gave to those who participated unforgettable creative moments. I wholeheartedly wish the 3rd congress to vindicate the vision of the organizers and to become a beneficial establishment with international impact in the happenings of the island.
ARISTARCHOS PAPADANIEL
ARISTARCHOS PAPADANIELSyllipsis
I had the honor of being an instructor at one of the workshops of Graphic Stories Cyprus and also the pleasure to attend the remaining actions. I enjoyed tremendously noting that the organization is gaining the, so much needed, lost ground in the field of Visual Communication in the Island of Cyprus. Everyone’s positive energy and appetite and their warm welcome was admirable. The excellent organization of this meeting is credited to the organizers who exaggerated their self for the establishment of this event and Design in general in Cyprus! For me it was one of the most pleasant and refreshing experiences I had. Thank you very much!
NIKOS GAZETAS
NIKOS GAZETASGraphic Designer, Adobe Certified Instructor
Visiting Cyprus and being part of this great initiative for designers from all around the world, Graphic Stories Cyprus, was one of the highlights of my year. Warm, friendly people who open their arms and welcome you like family. The events are well organized and the atmosphere is cordial and educational as well. I would fully recommend attend these events if you have the chance. The flight is worth it!!
ROB SNOW
ROB SNOW Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Web Designer
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