Josef Kote

Biography:

With a masters degree in fine arts, Josef Kote has had numerous exhibits both abroad and in Canada. Over the years his paintings have been purchased by commercial galleries, art collectors and public institutions. His works can be found in collections throughout Europe and North America.

Today he is recognized as a discerning interpreter of landscape harmonies. His work is expressive and conveys the feelings and emotions derived from his interaction with the subject he chooses to paint.

Josef lives in Toronto.

Selected Exhibitions:

§ 2006 New work exhibition; Art Avenue, Toronto
§ 2005 Reflections; Art Avenue, Toronto
§ 2004 'Tis The Season; Peterson Fine Art, Toronto
§ 2003 Celebrating Summer; Peterson Fine Art, Toronto
§ 2003 Water; Peterson Fine Art, Toronto
§ 2003 The Four Seasons Revisited; Peterson Fine Art, Toronto
§ 2003 Praxis Gallery, Toronto
§ 2002 Grand Opening; Peterson Fine Art, Toronto
§ 2001 Toronto International Art Fair
§ 2001 Tales Of The City; Peterson Fine Art, Toronto
§ 1996 Moschopolis, Thessalonica, Greece
§ 1990 Tirana, Albania
§ 1989 Tirana, Albania

Collections:

§ Art Avenue, Toronto: Permanent Collection
§ Numerous supportive and dedicated patrons in Toronto
§ Numerous private and corporate collections in Canada, England, The United States, Norway and Argentina
including the National Research Centre Thessaloniki, Greece
§ Numerous prominent private and public collections in Italy
§ Federal ministries and institutions in Greece.

Most Notables:

§ Portrait of Greek president commissioned by the greek community in Toronto
§ Portrait of the founding father of modern Greece
§ Competitions: First place in Italy's film festival for the creation of the children's animated short film: Lisia