Exhibition duration: 11.04 – 14.09 2025
Temporary Exhibition Hall

The A. G. Leventis Gallery presents, for the first time, an exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed American photographer Robert A. McCabe. Through the lens of this remarkable Philhellene, visitors will travel through time and discover the magic of Greece through the faces he chose to capture.

Robert A. McCabe, now a Greek citizen, first visited Greece in 1954. Since then, during his travels across the country, he uniquely documented its monuments, natural beauty, daily life, and the people who shaped it. His expressive portraits, full of sensitivity and immediacy, depict moments from the carefree world of children, scenes of life by the sea, people at work, gatherings, and festive occasions.

McCabe photographed these figures with respect, sensitivity, and simplicity, revealing the soul of Greek society. Through his lens, exhibition visitors will embark on a journey through a Greek world brimming with emotion and authenticity—one that is gradually fading, yet remains familiar and recognizable.

McCabe’s work has been featured in prestigious international photography exhibitions in cities such as Paris, London, New York, Brussels, Tokyo, and Boston. In Greece, he has received significant recognition, with his most recent retrospective at the Acropolis Museum titled "Χαίρε Ξένε. In the land of dreams".

The exhibition 'Look at Me’ Portraits in Greece by Robert A. McCabe at the Leventis Gallery offers a rare opportunity for visitors to experience Greece through the eyes of a foreigner who deeply loved the country and was captivated by its people.


The Connection with Cyprus
In addition to McCabe’s photographs, the exhibition includes images from Cyprus from the same period, captured by two distinguished photographers:
∙ Renos Evriviades Wideson (1920–2020), an esteemed Cypriot photographer whose photographs have been generously provided by his family.
∙ Apostolos Ververis (1900–1980), a photographer of Asia Minor descent, who visited Cyprus in the 1950s with the mission of documenting the island’s Greek identity. His photographs are part of the Photographic Archive of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia.


The exhibition 'Look at Me' Portraits in Greece by Robert A. McCabe offers an unforgettable experience for photography, history, and Greek cultural heritage enthusiasts. It is accompanied by a richly illustrated publication in both Greek and English.

The exhibition and accompanying publication are curated by art historian Evita Arapoglou, Curator of the Greek Collection at the Leventis Gallery, with assistance from Styliana Ioannidou and Despoina Christofidou.

As part of the exhibition, a photography competition for amateur photographers will be held, along with a parallel exhibition in collaboration with the People of Cyprus platform, educational programs, photography workshops, and other events.

Exhibition Opening: April 10, 2025 at 19:00


MAJOR SPONSOR:
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus

SPONSOR:
Peletico Group of Companies

MEDIA SPONSOR:
Phileleftheros

TV SPONSOR:
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation

OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER:
AEGEAN Airlines

SUPPORTED BY:
The Association of Friends of the Leventis Municipal Museum Nicosia and A. G. Leventis Gallery, and the Nicosia Municipality.