Esto Association

Esto Association is a creative collective based in Athens, established in 2022 to bring together art, design, and research in response to contemporary societal issues. Esto connects local creativity with wider cultural conversations and supports the creative community by offering its space on Zaimi Street for cultural events, exhibitions, and open discussions. The team comprises visual artists and designers Markela Bgiala, Niki Danai Chania, and Konstantinos Doumpenidis, founders of Esto, who create artistic and socially engaged projects addressing current concerns. Team members Lida Markaki, a cultural worker and researcher with a focus on collectivity and the commons in art; Maria Paneta, an artist exploring how machines interact with living beings through mixed reality and wearable tech; and multidisciplinary designer and researcher Yannis Mantzaris contribute to Esto’s commitment to creating a safer platform that is open to diverse voices and sparks dialogue on social and political matters.