According to Vassilis, who is also the Artistic Director, “The ancient Greek word «άτοπος» means ‘out of space’ . . . and so . . . strange, unwonted, extraordinary. It also includes the characterizations of odd, eccentric, disgusting, unnatural and foul. These different meanings—altogether and separately—capture what I consider to be art.”
The first exhibition ATOPOS cvc created was RRRIPP!! Paper Fashion which explored the disposable paper fashion that emerged in America in the late sixties. For this exhibition ATOPOS cvc assembled what is now considered a unique collection of rare historical garments and original creations by contemporary designers that relate to the human figure—facilitated through collaborations with museums, galleries and independent artists (among them: Musée d’Orsay, La Gaîté Lyrique, MoMu, 21-21 Design Sight, MUDAM, Centraal Museum, The Benaki Museum, Gallerie Stihl, The Watermill Center).