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SUMMARY:Studying the Human Figure with Jeff Koons – ‘Shells and Shine: A Contemporary Venus!’
DESCRIPTION:Young creators (aged 7–11) embark on an exciting journey through time\, starting from the timeless figure of Venus. From the Paleolithic Venus of Lespugue to Jeff Koons’ dazzling contemporary reinterpretation\, children discover how art transforms across the centuries. Guided by visual artist Vivian Emmanouilidou and educator Magda Athanasiou\, participants experiment with volume and texture\, creating three-dimensional compositions made of shells that are transformed into radiant\, contemporary sculptures. This hands-on experience connects prehistoric expression with pop aesthetics\, encouraging imagination and free artistic creation through play. The workshop is only available in Greek.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/studying-the-human-figure-with-jeff-koons-shells-and-shine-a-contemporary-venus/
LOCATION:Museum of Cycladic Art\, Neofytou Douka 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 74\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Biscuits at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Children’s Museum is opening up its most delicious exhibit for a hands-on kitchen takeover. If you’re looking for a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained (and well-fed) this May\, “Kitchen: Discovering the World of the Biscuit” is exactly where you need to be.\n\nIn this “Biscuits at the Museum!” workshop\, our younger festival-goers get to swap the sketchbook for a rolling pin. It’s not just a baking lesson; it’s a magical journey into the world of pastry through the eyes of a museum.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/biscuits-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Hellenic Children’s Museum\, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T120000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the National Historical Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the grand\, stately building with the bronze statue of Kolokotronis on horseback out front. It’s nothing less than the Old Parliament House\, the very heart of Greece’s early political acts\, and it is throwing open its doors for the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nThis isn’t just a wander through a dusty museum; it’s a guided journey through the National Historical Museum. You’ll be stepping into the original debating chamber where the big decisions that shaped modern Greece were hammered out. It’s an atmospheric spot that keeps history grounded in the centre of the city. Our guide will lead you through a stunning collection that charts the Greek story from the fall of Constantinople through to the 20th century. You’ll see personal heirlooms and everyday objects from the Greek Revolution\, intricate traditional costumes that are basically 19th-century high fashion\, historic weaponry\, and archival treasures that tell the story of a nation finding its feet.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-national-historical-museum/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T120000
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SUMMARY:Pictures of an Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Music and painting meet in a unique collaboration titled “Pictures of an Exhibition.” Composer and pianist Christos Papageorgiou\, inspired by the work of Nikolas Klironomos\, creates and performs a series of compositions that “translate” the visual arts into sound.\n\nFor 70 minutes\, the audience is immersed in an atmospheric experience where each musical phrase acts as a commentary on the artist’s visual world. With an international career and profound musical education\, Papageorgiou establishes a living dialogue between the arts\, where different artistic languages unite into a single\, multisensory experience.\n\nReservations open one week before the event at 12:00.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/pictures-of-an-exhibition/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T133000
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the War Museum for Kids
DESCRIPTION:As part of the This is Athens City Festival\, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours\, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past.\n\nThe activity is intended for children aged 8 and above\, accompanied by one adult.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-kids-5/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T140000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Dimitra Siaterli’s "Cohesive Networks"
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a special guided tour of Dimitra Siaterli’s solo exhibition\, a journey that peels back the deeper layers of a visual world spanning four decades. As we move among intricate meshes\, perforated sculptures\, and engravings\, a whole “labyrinth” of tiny human figures is gradually revealed.\n\nThis is a universe that speaks to our fundamental need to connect\, to belong\, and to communicate. It is a profound\, experiential tour that brings the audience closer to the artist’s work\, illuminating the importance of the “cohesive networks” that unite us in a shared present.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-dimitra-siaterlis-cohesive-networks/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Guided Tours of the Cavafy Archive
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the This is Athens City Festival marks its fifth anniversary with a truly special collaboration. We’ve teamed up with the Onassis Foundation to invite you on a deeply personal journey through the life of one of the world’s most influential poets. For the first time as part of the festival\, we’re stepping inside a stunning 1910 listed building on Phrynichou Street. Since late 2023\, this spot in the heart of Plaka has become the new home of the Cavafy Archive\, and now\, its doors are opening for a series of exclusive guided tours.\n\nIt’s a rare chance to get up close and personal with the world of C.P. Cavafy by wandering through five specially curated rooms that recreate the atmosphere of his legendary home in Alexandria. Among the treasures\, you will find personal relics such as original furniture\, mementos\, and even the poet’s death mask\, alongside a remarkable collection of 966 surviving volumes in the library. The experience also showcases inspired art\, with works ranging from Theodore Ralli and Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika to contemporary artists moved by his poetry. Perhaps most poignantly\, the tour reveals the universe of Cavafy’s Athens through personal diaries and glowing letters from literary greats like Angelos Sikelianos\, revealing the poet’s deep\, timeless connection to this city.\n\nTo celebrate this new partnership\, the Onassis Foundation is offering 20 free guided tours throughout the month for festival-goers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive deep into history\, memory\, and world-class art.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tours-of-the-cavafy-archive-3/
LOCATION:Cavafy Archive\, 16B Frynichou\, Plaka\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T180000
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SUMMARY:ONX.Showcase.Athens.2026: Human in the Loop
DESCRIPTION:Onassis Foundation presents for the first time in Athens the immersive art exhibition ONX Showcase\, a celebration of creativity\, technological innovation\, and new forms of artistic expression. Since its founding in 2020\, ONX\, the global digital cultures platform of the Onassis Foundation\, has supported artists experimenting at the boundaries of art\, science\, and emerging technologies. Centred around the thematic axis “Human in the Loop”\, the exhibition reflects on what it means to remain human in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence\, seeking out the handmade and the analogue within a deeply technological environment.\n\nThe programme features ten works from the Onassis ONX and AiR ecosystem\, six new commissions from the ONX Seeds programme\, and works from the Onassis Collection by Andreas Angelidakis\, Noemi Iglesias Barrios\, Spyros Poros\, and Theo Triantafyllidis. Alongside the exhibition\, a series of talks and professional gatherings bring together artists\, technologists\, curators\, producers\, and cultural practitioners\, foregrounding the emerging artistic languages shaping the future of digital culture.\n\nWith the participation of internationally acclaimed artists whose work has been presented at festivals including Sundance Film Festival\, Ars Electronica\, SXSW\, and Venice International Film Festival\, ONX.Showcase.Athens. 2026 offers a rare opportunity to experience immersive art in its most advanced and transformative form.\n\nParticipating artists include Gabriel Barcia-Colombo\, Adam Cole\, Marc Da Costa\, Dionysios\, Andrew Thomas Huang\, Gregor Kuschmirz\, Giannis Kranidiotis\, Marion Lasserre\, Zisis Bliatkas\, Matthew Niederhauser\, Giorgos Papafigos\, Sarah Rothberg\, Ali Santana\, sister sylvester\, Ivona Tau\, Ontroerend Goed\, and Playfool.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/onx-showcase-athens-2026-human-in-the-loop/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Onassis Ready\, 2 Strati Tsirka\, Ag. Ioannis Rentis\, 182 33\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T200000
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION:As part of the This is Athens City Festival\, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours\, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past.\n\nThe activity is intended for adults and for families with children aged 12 and above.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-adults-6/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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