Constantine Andreou (24 March 1917 – 8 October 2007) was a Brazilian born Greek painter and sculptor with a highly successful career that spanned six decades.

During these years, Andreou dabbled in crafts and for a period worked as a carpenter making furniture while studying technical design.

[5] The war years and occupation did not stop Andreou from continuing his artwork and studies, and in 1945 he won a French scholarship to go to France along with many other Greek intellectuals on the RMS Mataroa voyage.

[6] A major impact on Andreou's method of expression and in the development of his personal "language" was his friendship with Le Corbusier.

[9] In the same period, Andreou became a member of a select group of philosophers, including Jean-Paul Sartre, who discussed various topics in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

[11][12] By the end of the decade, Andreou was widely known in the French art scene and considered an equal to Mondrian, Picasso and Gastaud.

The foundation is also to recognize young and upcoming artists every 3 years with an award, based on the decision of an international judging committee.