04/09/2026
Cruise ships bring about 1.5 million visitors per season to Santorini. These short-term visitors stop by our island during their holidays, enjoying the most central locations for merely a few hours. The cruise ships contribute to the contrasting nature of this beautiful place: some parts can bustle with crowds while others are entirely serene and empty. From MATI Fira, on the caldera over the old port, we see the cruise ships come and go and welcome many of you in our gallery! This is just one way that a boat can connect people and cultures from accross the world. A symbol for exchange and rebirth, the boats are dominant both in Yorgos Kypris' practice and in our daily life in Santorini.
Ceremonial Boat, 2026
Cast Bronze, 59x5x7cm