Dimitris Fousekis’ top-three Hydra art experiences

Dimitris is an artist and illustrator who leads art workshops in Hydra instagram.com/dimitris.fousekis

LAZAROS KOUNDOURIOTIS HISTORICAL MANSION

This branch of the National Historical Museum contains artwork dating to the 18th and 19th centuries and also hosts exhibitions of local artists such as Panayiotis Tetsis and Periklis Vyzantios. Last year, it showed Robert McCabe’s photos of Hydra from the 1950s and 1960s. nhmuseum.gr

HYDRA SCHOOLS PROJECT

Artist Dimitrios Antonitsis creates an under-the-radar art show in July and August called the Hydra Schools Project. It brings cuttingedge international and Greek artists to the island at the Merchant Marine Academy on the port.

SOUTH COAST HYDRA

When I take classes, or even just my own easel, outside, I love painting the hills, mountains and scattered pine forests, especially those overlooking the southern coastline, with hidden coves, like Nisiza and Limnionisa, as well as spectacular views of the Myrtoan Sea. These places are really only accessible via a hike or hired boat ride.