Evgenios Matthiopoulos

Evgenios Matthiopoulos serves as Professor of History of Western Art at the Department of History-Archaeology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Crete, where he has taught since 1998. He concurrently holds a collaborating researcher position at the Institute of Mediterranean Studies – FORT (2001–present) and previously served on its Scientific Council (2012–2018), while also contributing as a collaborating researcher at the Benaki Museum (2003–2011). His leadership extends to presidency of the Society of Greek Art Historians (2016–2019) and board membership at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (2017–2019).

His academic foundation includes:

• Painting studies at Athens School of Fine Arts (1977–1983)
• DEA in Art History (1985) and Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics (1987) from University of Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne
• PhD in History-Archaeology from University of Crete (1997)

Matthiopoulos specializes in 19th–20th century Greek art within Western art history, critically analyzing state intervention in art institutions, reception mechanisms of modern art across artistic production, ideology, and criticism. His scholarly output comprises 8 authored books, 6 edited volumes, and over 50 publications spanning exhibition catalogs, conference proceedings, and journals—demonstrating sustained contribution to art historical discourse through institutional and theoretical frameworks.

No specific scientific awards are documented in the source material, though his editorial leadership for the Dictionary of Greek Artists (1995–2001) and institutional roles underscore professional recognition.

His academic service includes scientific editorship for major reference works and museum collaborations, reflecting deep engagement with Greece’s cultural infrastructure. Ongoing research at the University of Crete continues to explore art historical reception and institutional dynamics.