Yannis Nomikos discusses his life and work, now on display at the Athens City Museum | 11 Sept. 2026

Greek American visual artist Yannis Nomikos joined Voice of Greece in the studio as a guest on “Take Your Time.” His retrospective exhibition, “Trilogy,” is currently on display at the Athens City Museum. Moving from Greece’s enduring cultural heritage to the present day, Nomikos returns to everyday urban life, capturing small, seemingly insignificant moments through his paintings: hurried journeys, chance encounters, familiar and unfamiliar faces, people crossing paths in the streets, and moments of human connection that open a dialogue with the viewer. The exhibition is curated by archaeologist and art historian Iris Kritikou.
Nomikos spoke about his relationship with art, which began during his school years, and the works he created for tourists to earn a living as a teenager and young adult. He also discussed his decision to move to New York, where he studied art and went on to become an internationally recognized artist. He described how his art continues to evolve, the inspiration he draws from the world around him and from nature, and, of course, the exhibition itself, which opened on 9 September and runs through 15 October.