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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René Habermacher’s NEW DIGS explores the wor...
WHAT'S ON: Acclaimed artist Rene Habermacher introduces his first solo exhibitio...
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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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Exploring Athens’ Counter Culture
With discerning Athenian restaurateurs honing in on the perks that come with dining at the counter, many spots are now letting solo diners and first daters have a ringside view of their open-plan kitchens, making the drama more immersive. Tom Hall predicts that Athens' counter culture scene is here to stay! There are many imp...
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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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American Artist Susan Daboll’s Solo Exhibition “Whose History is it anyway?”
WHAT'S ON: Art aficionados, prepare to be cap tivated by the world of artist Susan Daboll at the Parnassos Literary Society in Athens. Curated by Kostas Prapoglou, this solo exhibition delves into the complexities of human experience and existence. Daboll’s thought-provoking works offer powerful reflections on lost landscapes and interpersona...
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Robert McCabe’s Dreamy Visual Journey In the land of dreams
WHAT'S ON: Embark on a visual journey through Greece’s timeless natural beauty and cultural heritage at the Acropolis Museum’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery. This retrospective by American artist Robert McCabe offers a captivating glimpse into Greece’s past, present, and future. SCAN...
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A Rainbow of Pink: Greek Rosés tout the Spectrum
Tom Hall celebrates the resurrection of rosé wines from gimmicky to respectable and recommends a bit of island-hopping when it comes to stocking up on your Greek pinks. I attended a fascinating talk recently titled The Age of Average. The argument of the talk was that, contrary to the seemingly endless options before us, moder...
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Hotel Grande Bretagne’s history intricately interwoven with the tapestry of Athens’ own narrative
Athenians toast their Grande Dame as the Hotel Grande Bretagne commemorates a momentous historical milestone on April 9 with the premiere screening of the "150 Years Hotel Grande Bretagne: Hosting History" documentary. A cinematic masterpiece, the film pays homage to the the Hotel Grande Bretagne's illustrious 150-year old odyssey, weavin...
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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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Meet our Athens Literary Salon speakers!
Athens Insider is pleased to present our exciting line-up of speakers at the Athens Literary Salon as part of the Athens City Festival on two dates at two different venues - on May 21 at Insider’s urban roof garden and on May 28 at the University of Athens Museum in Plaka. Our literary panel will discuss a wide range will discuss a wide ...
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