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Clockwise from top left: Ellen von Unwerth, Big in America (Claudia
Schiffer), 1989. Ellen von Unwerth, Invitation Only: Baccarat, 2007.
Ellen von Unwerth, Claudia Schiffer for Guess, Viareggio, Italy, 1989.
Ellen von Unwerth, River Island, Los Angels, 2011.

ICONS

MEET THE

AEGEAN

A bold intersection of

contemporary vision unfolds

this season at Rarity Gallery in
the heart of Mykonos, bringing
This spring, Mykonos becomes is a rare hologram of Queen Elizabeth II by Robb,
together iconic portraits and more than a destination for relaxation—it be- alongside iconic portraits of stars like Beyoncé,
celebrated artists. comes a destination for world-class art. From Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Moss, and
May 1st until the end of September, Rarity Gal- Claudia Schiffer. These images—some shown
lery presents an exciting group exhibition of publicly for the first time—offer a fresh look at fa-
photography and contemporary art, hosted mous faces through the creative lens of photog-
in its elegant space on Kalogera Street, in the raphers who have shaped modern visual culture.
heart of the island’s old town. As the summer progresses, the exhibition ex-
The show features thirty powerful photographic pands to include contemporary painting and
works by celebrated international artists such as sculpture by leading names in the internation-
David LaChapelle, Ellen von Unwerth, Mat Coll- al art scene. Visitors will encounter works such
ishaw, Jeff Robb, and Yves Scherer. Among them as Tony Cragg’s dynamic bronze Gate (2023),
Roberto Bernardi’s hyperrealistic still lifes in oil
on canvas, and standout pieces by Peter Hal-
ley, Massimo Vitali, Philip Colbert, Christopher
Le Brun, and others. Together, they reflect a
vibrant cross-section of current artistic direc-
tions, blending emotional depth, innovation, and
strong visual identity.
Founded in 1994 by Vassilis Matsaidonis and
Christos Nikolaou, Rarity Gallery has become
one of the island’s cultural landmarks. Known
for its dedication to contemporary art, the gal-
lery represents more than 60 international art-
ists—from influential established names to rising
talents. Over the years, it has developed into a
space that both supports artistic careers and
offers visitors access to thoughtfully curated,
Clockwise from top left: Ellen Von Unwerth, museum-quality exhibitions. For anyone explor-
Parasol, Deauville, 1990, Black and white print ing Mykonos this season, this exhibition offers a
on baryta paper. Tony Cragg, Gate, 2023, different kind of island experience—one shaped
Bronze. Roberto Bernardi, Oil on canvas, 2025.
by creativity, depth, and global artistic voices. •

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