A new week means more events are on the horizon. Photography enthusiasts in Nicosia can look forward to a photobook presentation and a photo exhibition this week. There will be more than meets the eye at the event, as the worlds of photography and poetry unite.
The event will be held at the Cultural Centre of Strovolos Municipality, Nikolas Mountis Hall, this Friday, January 17 at 7.30pm. Its full title is 1/1000 (One to a Thousand) – Words of a Picture and consists of a book presentation with poetry written specifically for photographs and a parallel exhibition of selected photographs from the book.
Organised by the Friends of the Strovolos Municipal Library and the Greek Cultural Association of Cyprus, the event will bring together visual arts and literature. The exhibited photographs are by Yannis Roussos and the poetry, inspired by the photographs, is by Nayia Roussou.
Dr Nayia Roussou, known for her media presence at CyBC, as well as from academia at Europa College and the University of Nicosia, marks 60 years of literary contribution with 14 publications in poetry and prose. She has been awarded the State Poetry Prize by the Ministry of Education, while her poetry has been translated into eight languages and is included in many literary publications both in Cyprus and abroad.

Yiannis Roussos is a chartered valuation surveyor and works at KPMG. He has been involved in photography since 2002, having completed a series of courses at the Strovolos Photography Club, at which he is one of the founding members. He holds the AFIAP title from the International Federation of Photography and has already held two solo exhibitions. His works belong to many private and public collections and have been included in publications of both private and governmental organisations both in Cyprus and abroad.
Visitors to the event will be welcomed by Dr Maria Michaelides, while philologist and critic Chrysothemis Hadjipanayi will analyse the work, and poet Polydoros Papaiakovou will recite poems from the book. Presenting the event will be Poly Roussou-Triantafyllidou. If you cannot make it this Friday, fear not. The photography exhibition will be on until Sunday, January 19.
1/1000 (One to a Thousand) – Words of a Picture
Photobook presentation and photo exhibition with photos by Yannis Roussos and poetry by Nayia Roussou. January 17. Cultural Centre of Strovolos Municipality, Nicosia. 7.30pm. In Greek. Exhibition on until January 19. Free
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