Spyros Vassiliou (1902 - 1985): A Painter of Athenian Transformation Spyros Vassiliou (Σπύρος Βασιλείου; June 16, 1903 – March 22, 1985) was a Greek painter, printmaker, illustrator, and stage designer whose artistic vision profoundly captured the evolving cityscape of Athens during the mid-20th century. Born in Galaxidi, Greece, Vassiliou’s formative years instilled within him a deep appreciation for his homeland—a sentiment that would permeate throughout his prolific oeuvre. Early Life and Education: Vassiliou pursued his artistic education at the Athens School of Fine Arts under the t…