Ioanna Papantoniou, a Greek author, scenic designer, costume designer and folklorist, died on February 25, 2026.
Born in Athens on January 7, 1936, she was the founder and president of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation in Nafplio and received the 1981 European Museum of the Year Award. Beginning in 1971, she built a career as a scenic and costume designer, working with Michael Elliott, Karolos Koun, Alexis Minotis and Katina Paxinou.
She was the first female scenic designer of the National Theatre of Greece and Epidaurus’ theatre.
Ioanna Papantoniou (Greek: Ιωάννα Παπαντωνίου; 7 January 1936 – 25 February 2026) was a Greek author, scenic designer, costume designer and folklorist. She was the founder and president of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation in Nafplio, winner of the 1981 European Museum of the Year Award.