Paul Krugman and Jeff Koons among the guest speakers of the exclusive International New York Times Forum 22 July 2015, London – Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable destination in the culturally rich and naturally unspoiled Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, will be the host of an exclusive Art and Democracy Weekend organised by The International New York Times.
A thought-provoking Forum on Art & Democracy will be the focal point of this exclusive weekend at Costa Navarino, to be held 11-13 September in the context of this year’s International New York Times Athens Democracy Forum. Participants with an interest in art, culture and democracy will have a unique opportunity to escape on a memorable weekend event and immerse themselves in authentic experiences, on an invitation-only basis.
Internationally acclaimed guest speakers include among others, the Nobel Prize-winning Economist Paul Krugman and the popular American artist Jeff Koons.
The discussion will be moderated by Serge Schmemann, member of the editorial board of The New York Times and aims to explore the relationship between art and democracy, raising the question: Can the arts create more democratic societies?
Throughout history, there are many examples of the arts flourishing in a democratic environment, while there are also instances where they have thrived as expressions of dissent in deeply repressive regimes.
Art is a fundamental aspect of Costa Navarino, which holds an extensive collection of contemporary art and historical heirlooms, underlining the vision to sustain all that is unique
about the area: unspoilt nature, unique landscape, historical heritage, lively local traditions and a range of authentic activities. With a strong ethos on sustainability as well as a passion for offering guests authentic experiences, Costa Navarino paves the way in arts and culture through bringing high profile events to the destination and offering guests a unique experience.
Alongside the awarded hotel facilities, including two 5-star properties, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, guests can also enjoy the two
signature golf courses The Dunes Course and The Bay Course and a range of sports, leisure and wellbeing activities.
