Yorgos Maraziotis’ artistic research project Mythical Truths delves into the intersections of personal belief, fact, fiction, and myth, recognising these elements as intertwined within our understanding of the world.

By collecting personal stories from students at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Maraziotis treats these narratives as myths that oscillate between truth and fiction. His project encourages reflection on the role of myths in shaping individual and collective identities, particularly in the context of art education.

The research draws attention to the Academy's rich 360-year history, with students from over fifty countries engaging in critical self-reflection and artistic practice. Mythical Truths challenges contemporary art education by questioning how personal and collective narratives shape the identity of the school. It examines the role of memory, archiving, and institutional critique in shaping social diversity, encouraging a reconsideration of how art institutions function as both educational and cultural ecosystems.

Maraziotis seeks to explore how an archive of everyday stories can facilitate institutional pluralism and inspire meaningful change, ultimately asking whether memory is a fixed notion or a constantly evolving construct.

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