Kostas Galaris was born in Mesagros, Aegina in 1939. He is a self-taught painter and has presented his work in solo exhibitions (since 1988, mainly in Aegina). In 1992, his works weKostas Galaris was born in Mesagros, Aegina in 1939. He is a self-taught painter and has presented his work in solo exhibitions (since 1988, mainly in Aegina). In 1992, his works were exhibited at the Basilica of St. Mark in Heraklion, Crete.re exhibited at the Basilica of St. Mark in Heraklion, Crete.