I created this playlist based on the inspiration of music from many different generations of time. The songs are from Ancient Greece, the Byzantine and Gregorian periods, folk songs, Gospel, music from the 20th century, and modern composers of today. For me, they inspire a searching for God in the world in which we live. […]
Fordham University in New York City will feature international artist Joni Zavitsanos’ work in a fall exhibit opening September 12 titled “Distant Relatives: Ancient Imagery of the Classical Pagan Past and the Modern Byzantine Icons of Joni Zavitsanos.” The work will be featured at the Fordham Museum of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Art at the […]
Houston-based international artist Joni Zavitsanos spoke to a group from St. Paul Orthodox Church in February about Byzantine Iconography’s roots, evolution and significance beyond the imagery. At Yvette Michelle’s photo studio (ymportraits.com) north of Houston she explained that she inherited her obsession for the art form from her father, renowned Byzantine iconographer Diamantis Cassis. He […]
An Acquaintance with Joni Zavitsanos, the distinguished artist of the Greek dispora of America, including a tribute to her art work. Written By: Leta Koutsoxera Joni Zavitsanos is an artist who comes from the Greek diaspora of America and who has offered much to art and culture… In this anniversary journal, it is our pleasure and honor […]