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Andreas Fatouros

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Founder of Triton & Shell – Paper Art Hub. Conservator of archival and library materials, paper artist and collector.

Dr Konstantinos I. Choulis

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Emeritus Professor at the University of West Attica, with the academic field “Book and Paper Conservation”.

Maria Genitsariou

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Visual artist and calligrapher with a particular focus on the history, study and contemporary development of Greek calligraphy.

Evgenia Manta

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Writer and text editor. She contributes to the narrative and linguistic identity of Triton & Shell.

Triton & Shell at Athens Art Book Fair 2026: Local Edition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300

Triton & Shell – Paper Art Hub participates in Athens Art Book Fair 2026: Local Edition, on 17–18 October at the Kypseli Municipal Market.

Masterclass “Study in Black” with Maria Genitsariou at Onassis Stegi

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300

Visual artist and calligrapher Maria Genitsariou will present the masterclass “Study in Black” at Onassis Stegi on 17 January 2027, as part of the Onassis Masterclasses 2026–27 programme.

“From Paper to the Manuscript Book” — Educational Workshop at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0300

In March 2026, Andreas Fatouros and Maria Genitsariou of Triton & Shell led a three-session workshop for young participants at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, exploring handmade paper, calligraphy and bookbinding.

Participation in the Lecture Series “From the Printing Press to the Library” at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0300

Three founding members of Triton & Shell – Paper Art Hub, Andreas Fatouros, Konstantinos Houlis and Maria Genitsariou, participated in the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation lecture series “From the Printing Press to the Library – Old Books, New Stories”.

2025 at Triton & Shell: Our First Year

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200

A look back at Triton & Shell’s first year: the inaugural exhibition, nine workshops and courses, three free public presentations, participation in the IAPMA Congress in Shanghai, and 233 new additions to the collection.

From Collection to Creative Space — Hand Papermaking Newsletter | issue 153

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Andreas Fatouros’s “Triton & Shell, From Collection to Creative Space,” published in Hand Papermaking Newsletter in January 2026, traces the journey from the development of the collection to the founding of Triton & Shell in Athens.

Bioplastics: Making Bioplastics from Algae Extracts with Surzhana Radnaeva

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An experimental introduction to biomaterials through the creation of bioplastics and biocomposites derived from algae extracts.

Bookbinding Tools of Gerlinde Gerth

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Based in Halle (Saale) in former East Germany, Gerth became particularly known for her work with Papierbatik techniques. A student of Ingrid Schultheiß, she was associated with the postwar revival of hand-decorated papers in Germany. Her work was presented, among other exhibitions, in Buntpapier – Geschichte und Herstellungstechnik at the German Museum of Books and Writing in Leipzig in 1991, while in 1996 the Hallescher Kunstverein presented her solo exhibition Papierbatik. Examples of her decorated papers are held in the Leipzig museum’s collection.

Conservation and Restoration of 20th-Century Paper Bindings

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A two-day, in-depth practical workshop on the conservation of 20th-century paper bindings, working directly on original books through treatment, repair, reassembly and protective storage.

European Hand Papermaking with Andreas Fatouros

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An introductory workshop in traditional European hand papermaking, transforming discarded linen and cotton textiles into new handmade paper.

Experiential Writing and Collage

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A complete programme of nine sessions combining the written word with collage and culminating in the design and publication of a collective zine.

Fold & Dye: Traditional Japanese Paper-Dyeing Techniques with Anna Onesti

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A hands-on introduction to traditional Japanese methods of folding, binding and dyeing handmade paper with plant-based colours.

Gelli Plate Monotype: Image-Transfer Techniques without a Printing Press

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A Gelli Plate monotype workshop exploring unique prints, drawing transfers and image-transfer techniques without the use of a printing press.

Gold Tooling Tools from John Regan Mitchell

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mitchell was a highly regarded figure in British hand bookbinding, particularly known for his expertise in the gold decoration of leather bindings. He trained in gold finishing and later became Head of Hand Bookbinding at the London College of Printing, where he contributed to the training of a new generation of craft bookbinders. He also served as Chairman of the Society of Bookbinders and, in 2001, received the Royal Warrant as Bookbinder to Queen Elizabeth II.

Handmade Japanese Paper Tote Bag

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Create a hand-painted tote bag from handmade Japanese paper, with a fabric-lined interior and cotton handles. Explore konnyaku-treated washi, machine sewing and Japanese ink painting, with no previous sewing experience required.

Handmade Paper at Athens Jazz Festival 2026

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A special presentation of the exhibition “Handmade Paper from Asia to Europe”, featuring objects from the Triton & Shell collection as part of The Meet Market at Technopolis City of Athens.

Handmade Paper from Asia to Europe

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The first Triton & Shell exhibition was dedicated to the history of handmade paper and its journey from Asia to Europe.

Handwritten Love Letter

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An experiential workshop devoted to the handwritten love letter through automatic writing, calligraphy, historical letterlocking techniques and wax sealing.

Introduction to Contemporary Art Practices with Efi Michalarou

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An intensive eight-hour seminar with Efi Michalarou on developing a professional presence in the contemporary art world. Topics range from artist statements and portfolios to artwork pricing, exhibition proposals, and working with curators and galleries.

Introduction to Greek Calligraphy – Part I with Maria Genitsariou

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An introductory workshop exploring the Greek calligraphic and manuscript tradition, from Antiquity to the Byzantine period. Through a combination of theoretical presentation, examples from historical manuscripts, and hands-on practice, participants will become familiar with characteristic forms of Greek script and experiment with the tools and materials that shaped their development.

Introduction to Japanese Binding

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An introductory workshop exploring the history, materials and fundamental techniques of traditional Japanese bookbinding.

Introduction to the Art of Ebru with Katerina Momitsa

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An introductory workshop in the traditional art of Ebru, in which colours float on the surface of water and are transferred onto paper to create unique patterns.

Introduction to the Art of Suminagashi with Katerina Momitsa

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An introductory workshop in Japanese paper decoration, creating patterns with ink floating on water and transferring them onto A4 handmade and machine-made papers.

Masterclass: Handmade Paper Kite Making with Anna Onesti

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A two-day masterclass in building functional kites from bamboo and handmade kozo paper, inspired by Japanese and Korean traditions.

Masterclass: Wearing Paper — Making Paper Garments with Surzhana Radnaeva

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An intensive masterclass exploring paper as a wearable material through historical research, experimentation and the construction of a complete paper garment.

Paper and Urushi: An Introduction to Japanese Natural Lacquer with Silvia Miklin

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A rare introductory workshop exploring urushi, Japan’s traditional natural lacquer, and its application to contemporary paper objects.

Paper Clouds | Handmade Kites by Anna Onesti

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Paper Clouds was the first solo artist exhibition presented by Triton & Shell, featuring Anna Onesti’s handmade kites and exploring the relationship between paper, colour, structure, air, and movement.

Pulp Printing with Drew Matott

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An intensive two-day workshop with Drew Matott exploring pulp printing, pulp painting, and handmade papermaking, transforming textile fibres into unique sheets where image and paper become a single material surface.

Stories in Space: Suspended Paper Scenography Workshop

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A workshop exploring paper as a scenographic and narrative medium through suspended compositions made with string, India ink and handmade paper.

The Art of Collage with Dorothée Mesander

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An introductory analogue collage workshop combining a historical overview of the medium with the creation of three compositions using vintage and handmade papers.

Urushi — Transforming the Ephemeral by Silvia Miklin

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Urushi, the natural lacquer of Japan, has been used for centuries to protect, decorate and create objects. Obtained from the sap of the Toxicodendron vernicifluum tree, it is applied in successive thin layers that cure under controlled humidity, producing durable surfaces distinguished by their depth, texture and lustre.