Culture
Culture | Jul 2020
The symbol of Greek luxury and expert craftsmanship for over a century, the House of Zolotas, with French Marianne Le Clere-Papalexis and son Georges Papalexis at the helm, innovate to retain the allure of their iconic brand. With a legacy that spans over 125 years, the mission at the House of Zolotas has always been the enhancement of Gr...
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Culture | Jul 2020
The Athens & Epidaurus Festival this year might not have the rich repertoire that was originally planned, but it still retains its promise of a culture-soaked summer. Highlights to mark your calendar.
J’ai des yeux à la place des oreilles
Francis Poulenc
WHEN: 07-08/08 at 9:30 pm
WHERE: Little Theatre of Ancient Epida...
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Culture | Jul 2020
Fashion photographer Omi Chowdhury believes the future of fashion is change and predicts that in a post-Covid world, the market will have to retool itself and descale accordingly. There will be less frivolous commerce and more substantive investment in clothes.
The future of fashion is Change.
The future of fashion is a topic o...
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Culture | Jul 2020
Michael Winterbottom's Trip to Greece launches this week at cinemas across Greece. The comedic-culinary travelogue featuring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon will draw you in with their singular brand of wit, with pit-stops at Greece's fave gourmet destinations. Behind-the-scenes shots with Chef Lefteris Lazarou and his team at Varoulko Seasi...
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Culture | Jul 2020
Sometimes, a unique cultural experience, even an artistic one – can make your summer hols just that little bit more sublime. In fact, combining a dip into azure Greek waters with a dive into art, seems to be a growing trend on the islands. Athens Insider presents the top arty choices you may consider this summer.
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Culture | Jul 2020
An archaeological mystery quest to uncover the origins of civilization in the Aegean Sea is the first documentary co-production between Cosmote TV and National Geographic in Greece to uncover the mystery of the broken figurines, coming soon to Cosmote History HD.
Sixty years ago, a team of archaeologists embarked on an explora...
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Culture | Jul 2020
As expected, most art exhibitions this summer express the dystopian reality brought on by the pandemic. On the bright side, it has never been a more prolific, creative spell for artists to revisit the anarchic potential of art to capture our fractured, fast-changing and unpredictable reality. A lowdown on what to expect in Athens’ vibran...
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Culture | Jun 2020
Petros Marmarinos’ evocatively simple compositions captivate with their finesse and sculptural sensibility. At his workshop near the ancient quarries of Tinos, he experiments with modern, classic and unexpected creations.
Every artist is drawn to a medium that is a conduit for his creativity; for Petros Marmarinos, painting wo...
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Culture | Jun 2020
From poignant tales to evocative essays, dark comedies and compelling drama, the competition was tight, the quality was universally high, and the judges' job was tough. In the end, eleven winners across three categories were selected. Equally diverse was the geography: our participants came in from all over the world including Finland, Ho...
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Culture | Jun 2020
Sam Windrim was declared the winner of the Bloomsday Writing Competition 2020, organised by the Embassy of Ireland and Athens Insider, in the Adults category. Here's what our judges had to say of Sam's tender , heart-wrenching story: Sofka Zinovieff, described his entry as the 'fabulous, strong voice of a husband narrating a day in the l...
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Culture | Jun 2020
Leucothea Grigropoulos' touching story of societal prejudices earns her the third place at the Bloomsday Writing Competition 2020 in the Under-18 category.
The sun dances through the trees, and spring flowers leave a heavenly fragrance that wafts through the gentle summer breeze. Beneath the blossoming almond trees, children p...
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Culture | Jun 2020
Kaya Ketter's moving account of Moving Day earns her the first place in the Under-18 category at the Bloomsday Writing Competition 2020.
It happens every couple of years: move out day. My room is bare, everything is packed away ready to be shipped off to my new life. Maybe my bags are prepared to move but I’m not. My life is h...
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