Mayor of Tinos Issues Condolence Statement for the Passing of Aristidis Kontogeorgis

Mayor of Tinos Panagiotis Krontiras issued a statement of condolence regarding the passing of Tinos-born professor and photographer Aristidis Kontogeorgis, recalling him as a close friend and partner who contributed significantly to the island.

Born in Tinos in 1960, the deceased was a professor at the Photography Department of the TEI of Athens from 1989 and served as President of the World Federation of Photographic Festivals. His artistic and authorial career included 30 solo exhibitions worldwide, 24 books, and photography albums dedicated to Tinos.

In his letter, the Mayor of Tinos highlighted Aristidis Kontogeorgis's role in establishing a twin-city initiative with China during the period of the former Municipality of Exombourgo due to his international standing, while expressing condolences to his family and mother.