MULaR in Comic Mood for Chania’s 8th International Comic and Animation Festival
October 2024
From September 27th to 29th, the 8th Chaniartoon International Comic and Animation Festival took place in our Pilot City, Chania. The event saw the participation of over 70 artists who were set at Katehaki Square with their booths, creating an artist Alley. The festivalfeatured exhibitions, workshops, talks, and presentations by internationally renowned artists at the Mikis Theodorakis Theatre. The festival and its organization are an initiative of the Polikos Asteras (Polar Star) Organization.
As part of the Festival, our Pilot City the Municipality of Chania, in collaboration with Polikos Asteras, planned a number activities which were hosted in theire Visionary Solutions 1, MULaR!
On the weekend of September 28th-29th, MULaR operated as an urban living a room, and hosted the famous Italian comic artist Massimo De Vita, globally known for his contribution to Disney. Interviews were conducted with M. De Vita by journalists from national Greek media. M. De Vita also signed his works for young and old fans of the 9th art.
Additionally, the MULaR was used by festival visitors who took the time to enjoy the works that they shop by the artists, exchanged perspectives and attended live band performances.
During the two days that MULaR joined the Festival, information about VARCITIES and the operation of MULaR was provided to passersby and festival visitors, showcasing the project’s and the city’s commitment to health and well-being!
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