“Unbound” Exhibition Empowers Victims of Sexual Assault
“What were you wearing?” It’s a question that is far too commonly asked of sexual assault victims. High school students Elly Culucundis and Julia...
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A jewel in Piraeus
Nicholas Pissaris is dazzled by the treasures in the port city’s oft-o...
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Jazz in Jazz reopening marks Kolonaki’s autu...
An important day on the Kolonaki calendar is when Vangelis and his gan...
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Athens Art Book Fairk
Do you like art? Do you like books? If the answer to those two questions is yes (and honestly, what else could it be) then the Athens Art Book Fair is happening this weekend and it’s for you. Hosting artists, publishers and everything in between with a range of art, book and art book based activities, the fair promises a broad range of nourishing f...
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Oktoberfest in Athens
The global Glastonbury of the amber liquid, Oktoberfest, returns to Athens this week for four days of beer swilling, sausage chomping and foot stomping fun. The association is well timed as Greece’s beer scene is buzzing at the moment with breweries and taprooms making and serving delicious beers from across the taste spectrum...
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Wall Street Banker to Artist: George Petrides Channels Millenia of Greek History in ‘Hellenic Heads’ Venice Ex...
By 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...
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ISLAM ISSA’S ‘ALEXANDRIA: THE CITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD’ wins 2024 Runciman Award
As the summer days grow longer and the nights warmer, there is no greater solace than what can be found within the pages of a good book. But amid the relentless whirlwind of literary recommendations flitting about from Tiktok, friends, and elsewhere, how does one settle on a single book to enrich their Greek summers? The best course of ac...
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PSALMIKA: Transcend and Transform at CAN Gallery’s ‘Psalms’ Exhibit by Manolis Daskalis Lemo...
WHAT'S ON: Reality and fantasy blur in the liminal space of Manolis Daskalakis Lemou's new solo exhibition this week at CAN Gallery's swanking new space in Omonoia. Crisply curated by Christina Androulidaki, Lemou's pieces invite us to marvel at the ever-evolving relationship between man and technology in the search for new-age creative innovation....
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Michael Werner Gallery Opens in Athens with Accrochage
WHAT'S ON: Last week, Michael Werner Gallery opened its doors in Athens, signalling the city's ascendant role in the global art scene. Designed by Mare Studio and helmed by Maximos Stergiou, this stunning new gallery boasts three exhibition rooms in an elegant flat near the Museum of Cycladic Art and will feature two shows a year. With the addit...
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Negotiate With Nature at Anna Ampariotou’s Exhibition The Art of Doing Nothing and Parallel Hiking
WHAT'S ON: Running until late June, artist Anna Ampariotou's new exhibition at CITRONNE Gallery in Athens unveils a new series of digital works and ceramic sculptures. Experience Ampariotou’s contemplation of a non-obvious reality as she invites viewers to ponder the “Art of doing nothing” and the concept of “Parallel Hiking.” Engage with a pers...
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COLDPLAY to perform at OAKA this week
WHAT'S ON: Don't miss the chance to see iconic band 'Coldplay' on their world tour. Sure to be an unforgettable night of music and energy! WHERE: OAKA, Olympic Athletic Center of Athens Spiros Louis, Kifisias Avenue 37, Marousi Athens. WHEN: June 8 and 9, 2024 BOOK HERE: https://www.coldplay.com/tour/
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Sam Albatros launches their provocative book on growing up gay in Greece on May 21 at Athens Literary Salon, I...
Academic and performance artist Sam Albatros presents his second book titled Dad, I want you to be ashamed of me (Μπαμπα, θελω να ντρεπεσαι για μενα) at the Athens Literary Salon, organised by Athens Insider as part of the Athens City Festival on May 21 at Insider Terrace. The author lives in London and appears in public always wearing a...
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