Takis Tloupas
Timeline
1920
Born in Larissa on January 23. He learned the art of woodcarving from his father, Giorgos, and worked alongside him for several years.
1938
First came into contact with photography during a Mount Olympus excursion organized by the Mountaineering Club.
1945
Decided to pursue photography full-time and opened his own studio in Larissa.
1951
His first photography exhibition takes place in Larissa.
1952
Became a founding member of the Hellenic Photographic Society (E.F.E.), and the first issue of the magazine "Hellenic Photography" was published featuring one of his iconic photographs on the cover. Many more publications followed.
1953
Bought his iconic Vespa, which he rode across Europe to France to visit his brother, Philolaos.
1958
Married Toula, and together they had two daughters, Christina and Vania.
1959
They have their first daughter, Christina.
1960
Acquired a Citroën 2CV, which became his ultimate work tool, allowing him to reach even the most inaccessible areas and enjoy trips with friends.
1969
Their second daughter, Vania, was born.
1983
Published his first photobook, titled "From the Land of People", an initiative led by Kostas Vrettakos.
1986
The Municipality of Larissa published the photobook "Larissa, Images of Yesterday".
1988
The photobook "In Varousi" was published, an initiative sponsored by "Th. Kliafas Refrigeration" in Trikala.
1994
Honored by the Ministry of Culture—alongside Spyros Meletzis, Kostas Balafas, and 50 other prominent figures of Letters and the Arts—for his outstanding contribution to the country's cultural life.
1995
Took part in the landmark exhibition of the three veterans of Greek photography—Spyros Meletzis, Kostas Balafas, and Takis Tloupas—in Skopelos, which later traveled to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete.
1996
Presented the exhibition "Traditional Agricultural Occupations" at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.
2001
The photobooks "Mount Athos, 1969" and "Stone Reliefs" were published.
2003
2024
The Region of Thessaly established the international photography competition "Tloupas Path", while the 4th Vocational High School of Larissa was renamed "Philolaos & Takis Tloupas" in honor of him and his brother, the sculptor Philolaos.
Takis Tloupas
Timeline
1920
Born in Larissa on January 23. He learned the art of woodcarving from his father, Giorgos, and worked alongside him for several years.
1938
First came into contact with photography during a Mount Olympus excursion organized by the Mountaineering Club.
1945
Decided to pursue photography full-time and opened his own studio in Larissa.
1951
His first photography exhibition takes place in Larissa.
1952
Became a founding member of the Hellenic Photographic Society (E.F.E.), and the first issue of the magazine "Hellenic Photography" was published featuring one of his iconic photographs on the cover. Many more publications followed.
1953
Bought his iconic Vespa, which he rode across Europe to France to visit his brother, Philolaos.
1958
Married Toula, and together they had two daughters, Christina and Vania.
1960
Acquired a Citroën 2CV, which became his ultimate work tool, allowing him to reach even the most inaccessible areas and enjoy trips with friends.
1983
Published his first photobook, titled "From the Land of People", an initiative led by Kostas Vrettakos.
1986
The Municipality of Larissa published the photobook "Larissa, Images of Yesterday".
1994
Honored by the Ministry of Culture—alongside Spyros Meletzis, Kostas Balafas, and 50 other prominent figures of Letters and the Arts—for his outstanding contribution to the country's cultural life.
1995
Took part in the landmark exhibition of the three veterans of Greek photography—Spyros Meletzis, Kostas Balafas, and Takis Tloupas—in Skopelos, which later traveled to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete.
1996
Presented the exhibition "Traditional Agricultural Occupations" at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.
2001
The photobooks "Mount Athos, 1969" and "Stone Reliefs" were published.
2003
Lived to see his four grandchildren before passing away at the age of 83 in Larissa. His precious photographic archive is now managed by his daughter Vania, who is also a photographer.
2024
The Region of Thessaly established the international photography competition "Tloupas Path", while the 4th Vocational High School of Larissa was renamed "Philolaos & Takis Tloupas" in honor of him and his brother, the sculptor Philolaos.