In a world of change and constant evolution, there are always new opportunities to explore the fluidity of the spaces in and around you. Take a moment to delve deeper into your own reality and immerse yourself in art that investigates those issues head-on by visiting the 7th Athens Biennale running until November 28. ...
Read morePet-friendly establishments that actively encourage you to socialize with your pet were few and far between in the city. That is changing now with a few pet-loving restaurateurs urging you to bring your cute little furry friend in tow. Athens Insider lists the best bars and restaurants to paint the town red with your four-legged companion...
Read moreYou’d love to welcome a furry, four-legged member to your family? Adopt a stray! There are any number of volunteer groups doing a remarkable job of saving, spaying, neutering and feeding strays in Athens. Strays have a deeper attachment to their adoptive families, are in-house therapists, and you’ll be rewarded with licks and cuddles for ...
Read moreArt Historian Els Hanappe delves into the fascinating rivalry between Athens’ two most prominent squares – one that went on to become the hub of social and political activity and the other that is fast emerging into the role it was always destined to play – as a concord between Athens’ disparate classes! Once upon a time there...
Read moreYiannis Karakasis’ new book explores one of Greece’s greater wine regions that produces intriguing whites with a mouth-watering acidity and mineral characteristics but also interesting reds born in the shadow of the volcano. Words by Angela Stamatiadou Wine writer, wine consultant and wine...
Read more12 elite dancers of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky ballets perform a condensed version of the timeless Swan Lake. Black Swan incorporates all the highlights of the opera two a sold-out show at the Odeon of Herod Atticus. The great news is that you can still book ahead for additional shows at the Christmas Theatre. When and Where: October 6, 2021 at ...
Read moreWhat: A meeting of two divas across time, the Serbian conceptual artist Marina Abramovic plays the most feted opera diva of all time Maria Callas. The New York Times described the production as ‘part séance, part mixtape.’ Abramovic revisits seven of Callas' operatic deaths in defining roles like Tosca, Carmen and Madame Butterfly, then turns to th...
Read moreGeorge Tatakis’ stylized black and white scenic portraits showcase Greece’s rich folk culture. From costumes that honour seasonal rituals to communal crafts handed down generations, he shines a light on the complexity and sheer diversity of Greek costumes. [End] [caption id="attachment_10209" align="aligncenter" ...
Read moreWhat: The Blender Gallery hosts a solo exhibition by Dimitris Ntokos for the second time, entitled "Alphabet". Expect Ntokos’ characteristic hieroglyphic sketches, familiar to Athenians from the artist’s days as a street artist, in large formats. 26 wall pieces, floor sculptures that create an imposing play of shadows and a street art installation ...
Read moreWhat: 137 artists, architects and kai art historians from Greece and abroad present 110 works at the Temporary Exhibitions Space. The Symbols & Iconic Ruins exhibition explores the ways in which we perceive and approach potent cultural symbols, bringing together under a common conceptual framework contemporary works of art and archite...
Read moreWhat: As is his wont, celebrated choreographer Akram Khan explores ancient myths and rituals and puts in context with our ever-changing planet. Inspired by the epic of Gilgamesh, Khan and his ensemble of six dancers make a fervent appeal for collective humanity. The ancient site of the Herodion Atticus, directly under the Sacred Rock is fitting f...
Read moreWhat: Two sold-out performances with the English superstar and 17-time Grammy Award winner performing his most iconic songs. Proving why he has remained such an enduring musical artist for more than four decades, Sting comes back to Athens and the Herod Atticus after his last concert here in 2018. Expect songs from his latest album “Sting: My Songs...
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