Wall Street Banker to Artist: George Petrides Channels Millenia of Greek History in ‘Helle...
By Maya Abuali In the serene courtyard of San Giorgio dei Greci, an ancient Greek church nestled in Venice, George Petrides’ sculptures stand ...
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Phenomenon: Anafi’s Contemporary Art Project...
Phenomenon, the biennial project for contemporary art housed on the Ae...
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PSALMIKA: Transcend and Transform at CAN Gallery&#...
WHAT'S ON: Reality and fantasy blur in the liminal space of Manolis Daskalakis L...
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Poor Things: The Costumes
Tom Hall reports on the brilliant exhibition at the Benaki Museum showcasing the costumes designed by the talented Holly Waddington for Yorgos Lanthimos' award-winning cinematic experiment Poor Things. Waddington gives life to a never-before-seen world by blending different historical time periods and styles, taking us through the evoluti...
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Wisdom, Wine, and Wonder: Insider’s Literary Salon in Plaka
By Maya Abuali As if summoned by the spirits of the area’s ancient philosophers themselves, the Athenian literati gathered on Tuesday night in Plaka for a literary salon hosted by Athens Insider. The event, which was part of the This Is Athens City Festival, took place on the enchanting terrace of University of Athens’ History Museum as twilight...
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Negotiate With Nature at Anna Ampariotou’s Exhibition The Art of Doing Nothing and Parallel Hiking
WHAT'S ON: Running until late June, artist Anna Ampariotou's new exhibition at CITRONNE Gallery in Athens unveils a new series of digital works and ceramic sculptures. Experience Ampariotou’s contemplation of a non-obvious reality as she invites viewers to ponder the “Art of doing nothing” and the concept of “Parallel Hiking.” Engage with a pers...
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Sam Albatros launches their provocative book on growing up gay in Greece on May 21 at Athens Literary Salon, I...
Academic and performance artist Sam Albatros presents his second book titled Dad, I want you to be ashamed of me (Μπαμπα, θελω να ντρεπεσαι για μενα) at the Athens Literary Salon, organised by Athens Insider as part of the Athens City Festival on May 21 at Insider Terrace. The author lives in London and appears in public always wearing a...
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2024 Athens and Epidaurus Festival Must-See Highlights
Now in its 69th year, the Athens Epidaurus Festival is one of the oldest continuously running festivals in Europe, transforming Athens’ ancient and modern architectural heritage into majestic performance venues. Throughout its storied history, the Festival has welcomed some of the greatest music, dance, and theatre artists of the intern...
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A Celebration of Culture, Creativity and Community: This is Athens-City Festival 2024
The electrifying This is Athens-City Festival kicks off on May 1 and keeps the party going all the way until June 2. This isn't just an event; it's a movement. A gathering of like-minded souls coming together to celebrate diversity and the rich tapestry of our Athenian community. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the This is Athens C...
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Greek Artist Stella Kapezanou’s New York exhibition Corn Maiden champions female power
Greek artist and 2024 Fulbright Fellow Stella Kapezanou's universally recognised bright figurative paintings bring together the banal and the exotic as commentary on the western consumer dream and materialist culture. She joins forces with New Mexico based multidisciplinary artist Kate Turner at the non-profit cultural venue Openi...
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Greek Independence Day in Athens
Grab your best viewing spot as Athens rolls out the pomp and pageantry of its annual Greek Independence Day celebrations with a series of colourful street parades. When: March 25th 2024 Where: Syntagma Square and surrounding streets Why: Every year on the 25th March, Athens takes a day off to celebrate Greek Independence...
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Art Athina celebrates 3 decades of Creative Reflection
WHAT: Join in a four-day celebration of the city’s artistic renaissance as Art-Athina 2024 opens its doors at the Zappeion from 19 to 23 September. Not just another art fair, this sophisticated highlight of the Athenian art calendar brings together the most influential local galleries and international exhibitors under the one roof and should not b...
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