The Schwartzsche Villa presents a solo exhibition J’ai perdu mon Eurydice by Greek-German artist and photographer, Christina Dimitriadis. Curated by Christine Nippe, the exhibition showcases a new series of works created in Greece between 2021 and 2025. This show marks the climax of an artistic journey Dimitriadis began in 2015. Since that time, she has devoted herself to an intensive exploration of the Mediterranean and, particularly, the Aegean.

In J’ai perdu mon Eurydice (2021–25), Dimitriadis sets out on a fascinating search for the traces of ancient marble routes. This white stone, a symbol of the ancient world, reveals fundamental anthropological mechanisms. The photographer sees marble as an expression of humanity’s pursuit of beauty and creativity – but also as a potential vehicle for dark ideas. Its essence lies
in its permanence. As a material it embodies the elegance, history and culture of the Mediterranean world and occupies a central place in Europe’s cultural heritage. But this same stone which honours beauty and remembrance can just as easily become a symbol of hegemony and awe. In its sublimity, the marble reflects history’s splendour as well as its darkness – in those places where monuments of terror have been erected.

The exhibition J’ai perdu mon Eurydice draws on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, not through direct narration, but as a subtle undercurrent shaping the work’s emotional and conceptual landscape. Dimitriadis approaches the myth as a story of irretrievable loss and the longing that follows – a theme mirrored in her exploration of history, displacement, and memory. Her journey along the ancient marble routes becomes an act of both personal and cultural archaeology, uncovering layers of connection between past and present. Through this lens, she touches on contemporary concerns – from ecological degradation to the erosion of democratic ideals – without ever losing sight of the poetic register. In quietly evoking the ruins of early cities, the origins of theatre, and the democratic spirit of antiquity, the artist invites viewers to reflect on the fragility of what we inherit and the choices we face in shaping what endures.

J’ai perdu mon Eurydice is supported by NEON through its annual Grants Scheme.