Andre Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman of Sotheb's and Director of the Modern and Post-War British Art Department, Delivering Keynote Speech

OLYMP'ARTS 2023, the first presentation of OLYMP'ARTS, opened in October at the Zappeion in Athens, Greece. The location of the Zappeion, implies a profound metaphor of retrospection, remembrance, and inheritance and development, and the Olympics originated in this very land, which is a retrospection of the art of Ancient Greece, as well as a response to the spirit of the modern Olympics. The theme of OLYMP'ARTS 2023 is “Environment, Climate and Energy”, which is closely related to Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. OLYMP'ARTS is a world-class artistic festival and celebration organized every four years and opens to artists from all over the world. Artists from all over the world, representatives of art organizations, government dignitaries, entrepreneurs, and representatives of WOAC were invited to participate in the conference, which included the opening ceremony, themed exhibitions, themed forums, charity dinners, awards, etc. The video of holy spring collection ceremony at Delphi, Greece, and OLYMP'ARTS anthem were released for the first time.

Paul Thompson, the Vice Chancellor of Royal College of Art; Andre Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman of Sotheb's and Director of the Modern and Post-War British Art Department; Xikun Yuan, the first “Patron for Arts and Environmental “of UNEP and sculptor; Wallace Chan, jewellery artist and visual artist; and Francisco Córdoba, Italian famous artist; Marc Verrier, founding president of the WOAC; Rachel Qin, executive president of the WOAC and Michele Genovese, president of WOAC Advisory Committe shared their speeches at the Opening Ceremony, speeches at the Keynote Forum, and interviews. Focusing on the story of art, the development of art, the future of art, and the themes of art and culture, art and environment, art and science and technology, we will publish the main relevant content, welcome to pay attention. This issue brings the Keynote Speech from Andre Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman of Sotheb's and Director of the Modern and Post-War British Art Department, at the opening ceremony.

Andre Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman of Sotheb's and Director of the Modern and Post-War British Art Departmen, Delivering Keynote Speech

Andre Zlattinger commented positively on the work carried out by WOAC, recognizing its contribution to the development of the arts globally, and in particular the success of the OLYMP'ARTS 2023 Opening Ceremony, which allowed for the continuation of the ancient Olympic arts and their contemporary creation, “It was a great honor to participate in an art event that was created in 566 BC and happy to see this very beautiful inauguration ceremony.” Andre Zlattinger said in his speech that the theme of OLYMP'ARTS 2023, “Environment, Climate and Energy”, is also an important theme in today's world, and that it is therefore necessary to interpret this theme in an artistic way at this time.

OLYMP'ARTS 2023 opening ceremony scene

The art exhibition “RENEWAL: Journey through Time and Space”, presented at the same time at the Zappeion in Athens, Greece, illustrates OLYMP'ARTS' re-emergence on the stage of history, with artworks centered on the theme of “Environment, Climate and Energy”, which is presented in a variety of forms, including painting, sculpture, video, installation, new media and cross-media. “I'm very happy with the works on display, and as previously stated, WOAC has greatly promoted artistic exchange and international exchange worldwide.” Andrei Zlattinger was impressed by the viewing of the exhibition and said, “It is a great pleasure to see the art competition here and I am honored to participate in this event as an invited guest.” It is believed that OLYMP'ARTS and Sotheby's will explore future cooperation on many levels, and work together to promote global art exchanges and development, including art competitions, art education, art promotion, art market, and other dimensions, practicing to make art light up the world.

OLYMP'ARTS 2023 art exhibition “RENEWAL: Journey through Time and Space” scene

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