Greece’s long running art fair, Art Athina, is on this weekend at Zappieon Mansion and it’s another testament to Athens’ darling status as a hot, hot, melting pot that there is a real energetic zing in the air this year. With galleries from all across Greece, and a few from further flung places as well, there is a broad range of talent on...
Read moreAnafi is one of the Greek islands that almost functions like a secret code word. Utter its name and the cool kids, of all ages, get a knowing yet faraway look in their eye. Tom Hall had wanted to visit since moving to Athens in 2020 and finally got the chance in the summer of 2024. Here's an account of his brief first stay which will defi...
Read moreBy Maya Abuali In the serene courtyard of San Giorgio dei Greci, an ancient Greek church nestled in Venice, George Petrides’ sculptures stand as silent sentinels, bridging ancient sensibilities with modern techniques. His monumental itinerant exhibition, “Hellenic Heads: A Personal Exploration of Greek History and Culture over 2,500 Ye...
Read morePhenomenon, the biennial project for contemporary art housed on the Aegean island of Anafi, is on now and will run to 7th July. If you are within a ferry, speed boat, helicopter or brisk swim’s distance of the island you should head there immediately to experience one of Europe’s most interesting and arresting art happenings. ...
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Acclaimed artist Rene Habermacher introduces his first solo exhibition, “NEW DIGS,” at Space52 in Athens. Departing from traditional media, “NEW DIGS” offers a multidisciplinary exploration of photography, sculpture, drawing, sound, text, and mixed media. Habermacher’s work navigates contemporary gender discourse, Ancient Greek culture, ...
Read moreTom 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...
Read moreWith 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...
Read moreBy 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...
Read moreWHAT'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...
Read moreWHAT'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...
Read moreTom 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...
Read moreAthenians 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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