An exhibition that marks the centennial anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe at the Benaki Museum, that showcases the everyday life and the extraordinary events that led to one of the most painful displacements in the past century. The Benaki Museum and the Centre for Asia Minor Studies are co-organising this large commemorativ...
Read moreDino Rubino, the Sicilian jazz pianist known for his elegant, bluesy interpretation on the contemporary scene, promises to electrify the Athenian public at the Zenith Music Festival with his Dino Rubino New Trio. Their premiere performance at the august Gennadius Library will have jazz standards alongside compositions from the trio’s late...
Read moreJoin a conversation with celebrated author Giles Milton, whose powerful book Paradise Lost about the Smyrna crisis in 1922, one of the greatest tragedies in modern history, is rendered all the more poignant on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Disaster. Paradise Lost is a powerful story of disas...
Read moreFollowing last year's powerful exhibition Reality Check Chapter II: Inner Sanctum, curated by Kostas Prapoglou, returns to the same place with 36 artists seeking through contemporary art, answers to new questions, figments of a dialogue between artists and viewers; a dialogue that has been unfolding unceasingly since the exhibition gave a...
Read moreWith 142 movies, 12 audacious premieres, and 4 major tributes, plus cult classics from the ‘80s in the Queer Britannia and New Hollywood section of the festival, the Athens International Film Festival which runs until October 9 promises an immersive experience for cinephiles. Athens Insider rounds up the must-watch films at the festival....
Read moreA cultural wave is breaking over central Athens, distinctly placing the city on the European modern art map. Artist Kyvèli Zoi is one of the young, creative game-changers. In conversation with Athens Insider’s Elena Panayides, she shares her journey of artful expression from her downtown Exarcheia artspace and studio KYAN Athens. ...
Read moreAthens doesn't have a China Town. It has something called China Town, but don’t go expecting glistening rows of Peking ducks or peachy fluffs of dim-sum. What you’ll find is cluster of shops selling made in China clothes and maybe a cheap handbag. But that is set to change, declares Phoebe Greenwood. A hive of truly great Asian restauran...
Read moreThere are so many superb outdoor fitness options on offer across the capital these days – from free Yoga and Pilates sessions to well-equipped workout stations – that you need never step foot inside a stuffy gym again (at least until January)! Take advantage of September’s perfect conditions to start down a rejuvenating new wellness path....
Read moreArt historian Els Hanappe is all for progress but warns that sustainability and engagement with the local community are key to making the Athens coast a truly unique destination. Ri-vie-ra, The word alone fills the mouth with longing and tantalizes body and mind with its associations of glamour, luxury, sea, sun, ...
Read moreFigaro Histoire in partnership with the City of Athens, and with the generous support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, celebrated France’s enduring love affair with Athens with a two-day conference on May 27 and May 28 at the Academy of Athens. Les Journees Atheniennes, co-organised by Athens Insider, was the first in a series ...
Read moreChristos Drazos, who somehow manages to capture the essence of a place with his perceptive lens explains why the Small Cyclades remain an insider secret in this evocative photo essay. The Small Cyclades are outposts in the Cyclades island group, which includes such headlining acts as Mykonos, Santorini and Ios. They go by...
Read moreHis social media posts decry vandalism and civic apathy while inspiring his fellow citizens to protect their heritage. Fund-raiser and former Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative, Peter Poulos speaks to Athens Insider on the urgent need for civic engagement and public private partnerships. Public-private partnersh...
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