Platon's 'People Power' Exhibition Features Portraits of Global Leaders, Including President Trump, at Benaki Museum
The Benaki Museum is hosting 'People Power Platon,' the first exhibition in Greece dedicated to the portrait photographer Platon. Running from November 5, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the exhibition is co-organized by the Benaki Museum and STUDIO PLATON, and curated by Platon himself. The exhibition is divided into two main sections. The first section showcases portraits of influential figures, including celebrities, world leaders, human rights activists, and cultural icons. Among the notable individuals photographed by Platon are President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and other international leaders. Platon's work has been featured in major international media outlets such as The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and has graced over 30 TIME magazine covers. The second section of the exhibition features compositions inspired by Platon's visits to Paros over the past 40 years, paying tribute to his Greek heritage.
