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Harald Klinke

New article explores the work of Nestoras Papanikolopoulos, a pioneer of digital art in Greece since 1984. A vital step in recognizing early computer-based art and its marginalization in official discourse.
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DAHJNestoras Papanikolopoulos, A Pioneer of Digital Art in Greece — DAHJNow that the digital image has penetrated most aspects of human activity and, consequently, of art, it is time to acknowledge the contribution of artists who opened new paths in the adoption of a practice based on interdisciplinary thinking and contributed to the creative process of the immaterial i
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Harald Klinke

Nestoras Papanikolopoulos began creating computer-based digital images as early as 1984—at a time when digital art was virtually unknown in Greece. His pioneering work combined structural rigor, cybernetic thought, and Byzantine iconography.

An abstract painting featuring geometric shapes and a stylized figure representing a motorcyclist. The color palette includes shades of red, blue, green, and brown against a textured background. The composition emphasizes angular forms and overlapping elements.
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Harald Klinke

Seen as a philosophical thinker as much as a visual artist, Papanikolopoulos explored themes like human-machine relations, mathematical aesthetics & the immaterial image. His approach viewed the computer not as a tool—but as a cognitive extension.

The image features two pieces of computer art by Nestoras Papanikoloopoulos, titled 002 and 003, created in 1984. The left artwork has geometric shapes and vibrant colors, while the right piece displays a triangular composition with
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Harald Klinke

Long overlooked by institutions & critics, his contributions are now being reassessed in light of today’s digital art boom. The latest issue of the International Journal for Digital Art History explores his legacy.
dahj.org/article/nestoras-papa

The image features two artworks by Nestoras Papanikolopoulos. The first piece is a metal plate with visible pixels intended for traditional printing, dated 1986. The second artwork, titled "The Fight of the Centaur with Lapith,"
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