Harm Gerdes debuts in Athens with Mothertongue at Kalfayan Gallery Kalfayan Gallery proudly presents Mothertongue, the first solo exhibition in Greece by German-Greek Cypriot artist Harm Gerdes (b. 1994, Darmstadt). The exhibition opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 18:00 to 21:00, marking a significant milestone for the artist...
Read moreXimena Maldonado Sánchez Returns to Athens with cardón, carmín y ola at Bernier/Eliades Bernier/Eliades Gallery is delighted to present the second solo exhibition in Athens by rising Mexican artist Ximena Maldonado Sánchez. Titled cardón, carmín y ola, the show opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with the artist in attendance from...
Read moreGeorge Hadjimichalis Unveils 5 Works at Eleftheria Tseliou Gallery Eleftheria Tseliou Gallery announces a rare and compelling exhibition by one of Greece’s most significant contemporary artists, George Hadjimichalis. 5 Works opens on Tuesday, May 6 and runs through June 7, 2025, marking the artist’s return to the gallery space follo...
Read moreIn his first solo exhibition, Rabee Younes partners with Athens Insider for a groundbreaking new show. Rabee Younes, is showcasing his first solo exhibition, “Genesis”, in partnership with Athens Insider, on May 9. “Genesis” is a compelling blend of photography, sculpture, and painting, it explores themes of origin, memory, an...
Read moreLeave the fast pace of city life, and let yourself take in the beauty of Mount Hymettus and the Kaisariani Monastery. The mountain's beautiful views and crisp air, and the monastery's amazing frescoes and historical significance are just what you need to feel calm and renewed, recommends E. Vaughn McPartland Departing Athe...
Read moreDr. Nina Papathanasopolou draws on Martha Graham’s technique and artistic vision to offer a spellbinding experience that blends the world of contemporary dance and Greek mythology. Graham focused on the emotional experience of the characters and on the universal issues that they face – their grief after losing a loved one, their fears in...
Read moreThe first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Greece is the Parthenon. For Kalamata, a town in western Greece, its claim to fame is its world-famous olive oil. As Leah Beller discovered on a trip to the family-owned Ben Olive Mill, the purest olive oil is made via hand processing. We got off the tour bus on a sunny but...
Read moreCharming and calm, Elizabeth Murray explores how the famous island and its neighbor can be the perfect relaxing getaway in the off-season. It was a mild Thursday night when I touched down in Rhodes. It was quite the turnaround; in the span of an hour, I had gone from the bustle of Athens to the peace and calm of the Dodecanese I...
Read moreWhat: The Intermission and Jan Kaps present Moon Argent, the first solo exhibition of Albert Leo Peil in Greece. Although largely overlooked during his lifetime, Albert Leo Peil left behind a rich legacy that explores themes of identity and gender through an idiosyncratic approach to materiality. Integrating mythological and sci‑fi elements w...
Read moreThe Breeder presents “Day and Night, Then Day Again”, an exhibition dedicated to the acclaimed Greek artist Kostas Paniaras (1934–2014). Over a career spanning fifty-five years, Paniaras developed an impressive and multifaceted body of work, consistently challenging the boundaries of artistic mediums. Kostas Paniaras, who studied at the Athens S...
Read moreTom Hall makes a dispassionate appeal for the romance of a more humane retail experience. Shop your way to happiness with the experts of Athens. At a certain point in life it becomes clear that some of those ingrained habits and preferences, rituals even, are not going to suddenly disappear no matter how many resolutions you m...
Read moreA symphony of green goodness on display at the laiki on Xenokratous every Friday. The many markets, laiki, of Athens are a microcosm of city life, laden with their own dramas, heroes, villains and storylines. A six sense develops over time that allows the regularly visitor to tell at a glan...
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