Zissis Kotionis is an architect (PhD), artist and writer. He is a professor at the Department of Architecture at the University of Thessaly (Greece). He has published twelve books and monographs on architectural theory, urban culture and narrative poetry. His architectural and artistic projects have been published, awarded and exhibited in universities, galleries and museums around the world. His artistic work includes built and performative architecture, design and art projects, performances, installations and public art practices. In 2010 he curated and designed the National Pavilion of Greece at the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale (The Ark).