Do you remember the Pink Oleander?
Art historian Els Hanappe draws inspiration from a poem by Kevin McGrath to research into the making of an international artists’ community on th...
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Marble Arts
Petros Marmarinos’ evocatively simple compositions captivate with thei...
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Taking cultural diplomacy to the streets
From murals at metro stations to Mayan medicine and Mexican cinema, Me...
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Save The Date: Athens Festival round-up
If ever you need evidence of the relation between artistic creativity and political engagement, look no further. With Brexit looming and as Europe craves for its lost identity, the Athens Festival serves as a prism to view the diversity and complexity of the world, provoking a dialogue between art and social reality. A round-up of the mos...
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Madrugada
WHAT: After the death of their guitarist, Robert Buras, in 2007, the band Madrugada took a hiatus, but the band is ready to make its comeback. Twenty years after their debut album, “Industrial Silence,” the Norwegian group aims to relive their glory days and share their signature melancholic sound. WHEN: April 7 at 20:00 (SOLD OUT) and April 8 a...
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Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures from Saudi Arabia
WHAT: The cultural evolution of the Arabian Peninsula from antiquity to the modern age is revealed through a fascinating collection of exhibits that include large-scale sculpture, gold burial ornaments, tombstones and precious offerings. This exhibition was launched at the Louvre in 2010 and has toured cities including Rome, Berlin, Barcelona, Wash...
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“Unruly Phenomena” by Mary Cox
WHAT: American artist Mary Cox presents an exhibition of works celebrating the hardy beauty of wild-growing plants, particularly those indigenous to Attica. Using photographs as her basis, Cox magnifies the details, skews the perspectives, paints with a vivid colour palette and adds static objects like fences or buildings around the plants to refer...
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All you need to know about doing Lent like a Greek
With so many Lenten treats on offer, the 40-day pre-Easter abstinence feels more like indulgence than penance. Here’s Insider’s guide to navigating Lenten dos and don’ts. For Greeks, even fasting is all about food! In fact, it reflects the rich culinary repertoire of the country, relying heavily on seasonal veggies and the bou...
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Come to Greece’s Biggest Carnival in Patras….
The carnival of Patras is one of the events not to be missed in Greece. More than a parade, it's a party across the city with hundreds of floats and groups dressed in extravagant costumes. There is even a hidden treasure hunt that you can participate in! Considered as one of the biggest carnivals in Europe, the Carnival of Pat...
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Immerse Into Greek Tradition
Ash Monday long-weekend at Costa Navarino 8-11 March 2019 The Westin Resort Costa Navarino invites you to welcome spring over the Ash Monday long-weekend! If you haven’t been before, here is a very good reason to discover a resort that has been voted 4th Top Resort in Europe for 2017 by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards! With free acco...
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