Athens painter turns blockbusters into motion picture art

Greek artist Virginia Axioti's work is seen by thousands of people every week, but none of it is digital. Axioti spends three to four days at a time to complete a poster and produces between 20 and 25 each year. Her latest work was for the Greek opening night of "Avengers: Endgame" from Disney's Marvel Studios. The artist continues with the tradition of hand-painted billboards which was introduced in 1960 at the 970-seat cinema founded by Axioti's grandfather and great-uncle.

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