Hello again!
As every Monday, today we return with a blog post bringing you updates from the week that just passed.
Last week was a celebration week at our home, as we celebrated the birthdays of our six family members within our small circle! My soul was filled with colorful wishes, and a simple “thank you” seems hardly enough.
It was also a week in which women were celebrated in all their grandeur. A flower, a gift, kind words—small yet significant gestures touched the feminine soul from people who recognize and respect her role in their lives.
But it is not just a celebration; it is a reminder of the journey toward equality, of the conquests achieved and the challenges that remain.
So we celebrate this day not only with flowers and wishes, but with respect, recognition, and action for a world where equality is not sought but taken for granted. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day dedicated to the struggles and rights of women.
Close to these days of remembrance is also the anniversary of the loss of a woman-icon. Melina Mercouri paved a path that few dared to follow—a path that perhaps many men couldn’t even lay out. Today, her presence remains bright, and we hope that her light continues to inspire our own journeys.
In the arts—a world that directly affects us—women are primarily portrayed as the muses of artists, while as creators, they often remain on the sidelines.
In the 18th century, the prevailing belief in Europe was that women, by nature, did not have the ability to develop logical and critical thinking. As a result, the education of girls was considered superfluous, and their engagement with literature was limited.
Even later, in galleries and other public spaces, women artists remained underrepresented, with men’s art reaching a wider audience. Fortunately, nowadays, this imbalance seems to be receding.
However, the road to equality was never paved with rose petals.
To conclude, here’s a question for today—a food for thought…
Why is it that, while the artistic world appears to be dominated by men, artistic education seems to concern women more?
Until next time,
Have a wonderful week!
Text: Skevi Giapani
Photo: Anastasia Tsilikióti
