There’s no better way to counter the starkness of winter and the dull, dismal piles of dirty snow that surround us than by escaping into a roomful of art.

Several artists have turned in‑game photography into a serious artistic practice, with radically different approaches.

A new exhibition in the director’s native Athens showcases his work as a photographer. “I’d like to take a break from making films,” he said. “For now, at least.” ...