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...
Read moreBehind the revelry and colourful floats, carnivals have always been an occasion for parody. A peek into Greek floats from the past decade where Carnival street parties were an excuse to decry political and social injustice. Who were vilified? What were the issues that consumed Greece over the past decade? In the midst of the c...
Read moreThis wonderful space in cool Kypseli is a curated paradise for lovers of contemporary and avantgarde music and performance. Located in Kypseli, with its artists fairs and architectural gems, this is a record shop and performance space and much more that defies easy categorisation and is all the better for it. There is a carefu...
Read moreAs more and more of the things that we love are only accessed in ephemeral, intangible, digital form, buying and listening to vinyl is one highly pleasurable way of connecting with creativity. With a wide range of excellent record shops, Athens is a great place to get back to basics and buy some wax, Tom Hall argues. Just as a...
Read moreReady to lose yourself in the warm, crackling sound of vinyl? The city's most beloved record fair is back at Technopolis, promising a weekend of pure musical bliss. Bigger, bolder, and packed with treasures, this season’s Vinyl Market is a paradise for collectors and casual listeners alike. Whether you're hunting for rare find...
Read moreWhat: The first pan-Cycladic exhibition ever organized, presents history through the eyes of the women of the Cyclades, from antiquity to the 19th century. This powerful collection brings together 180 unique masterpieces from almost all the islands of the Cyclades. A collaborative effort that showcases ...
Read moreWhat: The Breeder presents Transmutation, an exhibition by Margarita Myrogianni. Her new works examine the interplay between the body and art. At the core of the show is a captivating series of artistic jewelry, where the opulence of nature merges seamlessly with the essence of the everyday. Drawing inspiration from a tradition of artists who em...
Read moreWhat: Jacques Leleu and Nikos Koutsopoulos documented people working on antique machinery, gathering valuable visual material for one of the oldest artisanal and commercial enterprises in Greece, NEMA. An insight into the passementerie tradition and Greece's industrial history. Frequent visitors to the Benaki Museum / Mentis – Antonopoulos (‘N...
Read moreThe Anglo-Hellenic League and the British School at Athens present a lecture by Prof. Islam Issa on The Alexandrian Dream on Monday 9 December 2024. Prof. Islam Issa, whose book Alexandria: The City that Changed the World (London: Sceptre, 2023) won the Anglo-Hellenic League Runciman Award 2024, will speak about ‘The Alexandrian Dream’. ...
Read moreMarina Sakellariou of The Meet Market curates a selection of local, ethical, cruelty-free fashion and accessory brands rooted in creativity and sustainability. Desperate Artists Always desperately wanting every single piece of jewellery that Zefi designs. You can find simple everyday jewellery but also this is wher...
Read moreIn our New Athenians series, artist Diane Alexandre shares her creative inspirations with us and tells us why for her Athens is a city of constant opportunities. ABOUT YOU What do you do? I am a sculptor and céramicist with a background in literature and graphic design. About the Ceramics Scene in Athens -- Sum up how ...
Read moreWhat: Gagosian presents Night for Day, an exhibition of new works by Sarah Crowner, opening November 14 at the Athens gallery. This dynamic show integrates painting, architecture, and performance into an immersive environment that transforms the act of viewing into a sensory experience. On the gallery’s ground floor, Platform (Yellow terra cotta...
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