Memento Mortis: Pioneering Contemporary and Experimental Art Forms
Founded on the scenic island of Crete in October 2022, Memento Mortis is a non-profit artistic collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of contemporary and experimental art. Established by acclaimed writer and director Lefteris Giannakoudakis and visionary dancer and choreographer Marina Christodoulaki, Memento Mortis seeks to explore the depths of human emotion, identity, and societal reflections through avant-garde artistic expression.
Our collective thrives on blending diverse art forms, from post-dramatic theatre and body theater to poetry, creative writing, dance performances, visual art, and video creations. At Memento Mortis, we believe in creating immersive, multi-dimensional experiences that challenge traditional narratives and invite audiences to engage in deep reflection.
With each project, Memento Mortis aims to ignite conversations and provoke emotions, nurturing a space where both artists and audiences can explore the complexities of existence and the ever-changing dynamics of the contemporary world.
Pioneering Contemporary and Experimental Art Forms
Writing, movement, and memory — transformed through radical art.
Theatre
Fragments, silence, breath, and tension — where bodies resist linearity and reclaim the stage as a site of struggle.
Dance
Movement as memory and dissent — where the body remembers what history forgets.
Performance
An act of presence — where language fails, the body intervenes.
We offer immersive workshops and creative seminars rooted in Heraklion, Crete, and occasionally held in other locations upon invitation or collaboration.
Our programs explore writing, embodiment, memory, voice, and interdisciplinary creation — from autofiction and writing-for-the-body to performance labs and collective memory work.
Open to artists, writers, performers, and anyone interested in exploring self-expression through movement, language, and presence, our workshops foster new ways of thinking, creating, and connecting.
Creative Education & EU Projects
At Memento Mortis (OID: E10314370), we are deeply committed to creative and inclusive education. We design and implement projects that empower young people and students through performance, writing, and digital tools — often in collaboration with schools, NGOs, and European institutions.
Erasmus+ D’ARTIDE Project
We are proud to be part of the Erasmus+ D’ARTIDE project, a groundbreaking initiative focused on integrating digital literacy and artistic education across Europe. Our contribution involves merging performative arts with digital tools to foster creativity and inclusivity among students and educators.