Serpentine’s Kostas Stasinopoulos to Helm Greece’s Forthcoming Kyklos
31March 4, 2026
Kostas Stasinopoulos, the longtime director of live programs at London’sSerpentinecontemporary art gallery, has been appointed director of exhibitions and programs atKyklos, theRenzo Piano–designed center for art and culture set to open in 2028 in Piraeus, Greece. Established by the Dinos and Lia Martinos Foundation, the private institution will be the first in Greece to present a permanent collection of art from Africa, Oceania, and across the globe.
Stasinopoulos is known for his research into modes of performance informed by legacies of oppression, queer politics, and ecology. He joined the Serpentine in 2009. During his tenure there, he oversaw numerous programs, including Serpentine Marathons (2012–24), Park Nights (2017–19), Back to Earth (2020–2022), and General Ecology (2018–24). In 2023, he established the institution’s annual choreographic commission; most recently, he co-curated Sound Service, the live program developed as an integral component of Peter Doig’s 2025–26 exhibition “House of Music.” His acceptance of the role atKyklosmarks a return to Greece for Stasinopoulos, who was previously an associate curator at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Kallithea. Stasinopoulos holds a PhD in art history from the University of York; an MA in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art; an MA in cultural and creative industries from King’s College London; and a BSc in biochemistry with management from Imperial College London.
“We are delighted to welcome Kostas to Kyklos in a role that will be key to shaping its curatorial vision and program,” said Christos Carras, the center’s director, in a statement. “He brings extensive international transdisciplinary experience alongside deep understanding of the Greek cultural ecosystem, both essential qualities for creating strong local roots while cultivating a spirit of extroversion.”