Picturesque Greek doors inspire Washington photo show
The Greek Embassy in Washington, DC, is unveiling an exhibition of photographs by Dody Tsiantar, a journalist and retired adjunct professor at Columbia University Journalism School.
“Glimpses of Greece: Door Portraits,” comprises a collection of shots taken by Tsiantar on her cellphone camera while traveling around the country.
The theme was inspired by an eye-catching red door on the island of Santorini that stood out against the sea and bright white island houses. It was there that the magical journey of capturing this unique part of Greece’s beauty began.
For Tsiantar, a former senior editor at Time magazine and previously with In Style, Money, Newsweek and the Washington Post, doors represent a promise of opportunities, mystery, and even, secrets. One cannot help but wonder what has transpired behind them once or what we will find once we open them. It could be a warm welcome, something new, or even challenging. Or opening a door could possibly reveal something familiar but long forgotten. Every door holds a unique possibility and story.
The show will run at the embassy (2217 Massachusetts Avenue) weekdays from May 11 to June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
