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Read moreTake a moment to listen, view and experience the home/studio that has cultivated many of the works of Alekos Fassianos by attending the first-ever public opening of his space on October 3. With only a six-hour window into the mind of this talented artist, this is sure to be a can't-miss opportunity for anyone in Athens! Wh...
Read moreThe Goulandris Museum of Modern Art has long advocated for the idea that art should be open to society, and has continued furthering that mission with English tours 3 days a week. Who will you find and what will you discover in this wonderful expansive collection? What: In one of the most important private collections to b...
Read moreIn 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 ...
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