Biography
Miltos Skouras was born in Athens in 1955. He graduated from the School of Architecture in Milan in 1979 and moved on to study semiotics and communication at Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 University. Between 1974 and 1990, he lived in Milan, Paris, and New York. He officially embarked on his painting career in 1983, publishing his first work in the French magazine Métal Hurlant. Early on, his works, which merged imagery with text, positioning him at the forefront of the pioneering European avant-garde Graphic Novel scene, were featured in renowned publications such as the American Heavy Metal, the French Métal Hurlant, and the Italian Alter. At the same time, he created works for the fashion and advertising industries, illustrated book and magazine covers and articles, as well as film posters. His work appeared in well-known publications, including the Italian editions of Vogue, Vanity, and Harper’s Bazaar. His contributions to advertising campaigns earned him international prizes in Cannes and Milan. In 1991, Skouras returned to Athens, where he currently lives and works.Gradually, he transitioned from using airbrush techniques and acrylics to more traditional media such as oil paints, canvas and brushwork. He developed a distinctive form of plastic realism where the narrative element became a fundamental part of his compositions. Since 2010, his work (both in black and white and in color) has evolved to explore a rich repertoire centered on human existence, with his series of landscapes holding a special place in his oeuvre.
Skouras has presented his work in solo and group exhibitions, in museums and galleries in Greece and abroad. His works are included in museum and private collections.
Exhibitions
Miltos Skouras, Landscape, a closer and a larger view (08/05/2025)Works
