Discover the National Typography Museum - MET
2025-05-07 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Athens) | National Printing House Museum, Kapodistriou 34, Athens, Athens, 104 32, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

A visit to the National Typography Museum and its historic collection. Visitors will have the chance to closely examine representative samples of the mechanical equipment and printed products of the Typography. Additionally, they will get familiar with traditional printing techniques and the working conditions of the printer profession.

Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
2025-05-07 11:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery, Chalkokondyli 19, Athens, Athens, 104 32, Greece
The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties.

Curated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis

Participating artists: Elli Antoniou, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis, Konstantinos Lianos, Stefania Strouza, Dimitris Tampakis, Sokratis Fatouros, Despina Charitonidi, James Fuller, Shambhavi Kaul, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras, Sasha Streshna

Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00

Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Mosaico Fine Art Studio, Kesarias 18-20, Athens, Athens, 115 27, Greece
Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00, Saturday: 11:00–15:00, Closed on Sunday

Vassilis Papageorgiou - Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans
2025-05-08 11:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-09 11:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-10 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-12 11:30 - 20:30 | Gallery Ersi, Kleomenous 4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
The worlds of plants, animals and humans—along with legend, myth, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the natural world. From this meditation, he generates new values—drawn from the cultural references of nature and tradition—that define the conditions for coexistence.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00

CONQUISTADORS
2025-05-08 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Macart’s Cultural Space, Lenorman 244, Athens, Athens, 104 43, Greece
Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street.

Dragons and wild beasts, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles.

The thirty-six works in this exhibition are not intended to serve History or the historical genre of painting. Instead, the artist draws his material from the mythos surrounding the Age of Discovery, crafting images that move beyond naturalism, both in form and content. Created using monotype, a technique dating back to the 16th century, the works gain added resonance when paired with the fantastical stories they depict. The adventures of the characters serve as a point of departure—not only for the adventures of line and colour, but also for reflection on themes such as desire, fear, conflict and illusion.

Opening: Thursday 8 May 2025, 19:30–23:00

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday

Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools
2025-05-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-09 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Genesis Gallery, Ippokratous 121, Athens, Athens, 114 72, Greece
Vassilis Karakatsanis invites us on a journey through the spectrum of contemporary existence—a complex, ever-evolving interplay of memories, collective narratives and social dynamics. His exhibition Urban Tools unfolds as a compelling dialogue between past and present, the personal and the monumental. Seven large-scale paintings, accompanied by numerous smaller works—created using acrylic, oil and gouache on canvas—invite a deep exploration of life in all its textures and tones. At the heart of Karakatsanis’ practice lies a transcendent inner process shaped by memory and materiality. The exhibition title hints at the hidden mechanisms that define a place’s essence: the subtle, often invisible tools that help us navigate, define and interpret the environments we inhabit—as well as those that shape and compose our very being. The urban landscape is not only his subject matter; it becomes his medium. Each brushstroke reveals the layered relationship between its singularity and the stories it holds. Symbols of personal and collective identity, ideology and emotion are interwoven into the fabric of daily life.

Opening night: Thursday 8 May 2025, 20:00

Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00 Closed on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday

Welcome to Our Community - Guided Tour at the Jewish Museum of Greece
2025-05-09 11:30 - 12:30 | The Jewish Museum of Greece, Nikis 39, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek. Themed Tour: Welcome to Our Community This guided tour offers an exploration of the cultural heritage of the Greek-Jewish communities, through their religious art, music, customs, and traditions. Visitors will discover sacred objects, Torah scrolls, and other traditional artefacts, uncover musical traditions and songs that accompany religious ceremonies, and learn about the distinctive recipes and flavours connected to Jewish festivals and customs. The tour provides a vivid glimpse into Jewish life in Greece, expressed through art, music, and everyday practices.

Guided Tour at the Elytis House - Museum
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Elytis’ House – Museum, Polygnotou 7, Athens, Athens, 105 55, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

Step inside the Elytis House Museum, a neoclassical gem in the heart of Plaka, and explore the world of Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis through a guided tour of its permanent exhibition. Rare manuscripts, Greek and international editions, paintings, personal artefacts, and the poet’s original writing desk—all housed in the space where he lived and worked for decades—offer an intimate experience of one of Greece’s most iconic literary figures.

Anything but Marble
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Cycladic Art, Neofytou Douka 4, Athens, Athens, 106 74, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

For nearly 60 years, British artist Phyllida Barlow created monumental installations that were both threatening and playful. She made large-scale sculptures using cheap, humble materials such as cardboard, fabric, plywood, gauze, and plaster. As she herself states, “In the past, sculpture carried historical narratives. Marble dominated and celebrated individuals.” One of the individuals traditionally celebrated in sculpture was Darwin, who was a distant relative of hers—something she carefully concealed to avoid being seen as “privileged” because of her lineage. By rejecting traditional sculpture, she renounced her own past through her work, forging her unique artistic identity. Drawing inspiration from her practice, we will work with humble materials and create small-scale hanging sculptures. Workshop leaders: Vivian Emmanouilidou, Visual Artist – Museum Educator & Magda Athanasiou, Educator – Museum Educator.

The workshop is aimed at children aged 7-11.

Shadow Puppet Cases Narrate
2025-05-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments “Fivos Anoyanakis” – Centre for Ethnomusicology, Diogenous 1, Athens, Athens, 105 56, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

A unique experience for both young and old fans of the beloved folk hero. Authentic evidence of a rich tradition through the life and work of renowned shadow puppeteers, offering a historical overview from 1890 to 2000.

Ten artistic installations, ten suitcases filled with authentic items such as puppets, backdrops, tools, manuscripts, as well as rare recordings, all tell a great story, providing the joy of discovery.

Giorgos Gyzis: Clippings: Athens
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Ikastikos Kyklos, Akadimias 6, Athens, Athens, 106 71, Greece
Clippings: Athens presents the third series of paintings inspired by clippings sourced from old newspapers. Photographs, drawings, and articles about Athens emerge from the archives, transformed into visual artworks that evoke emotion. The works on display offer a brief journey through the evolving form of Athens, beginning with the distinctive sketches by 19th-century British travellers in Attica and culminating in the height of modernism during the 1950s and 60s.

Exhibition Opening: Saturday 10 May 2025, 12:00–17:00 Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00–14:30 / 17:30–20:30

Wednesday, Saturday: 11:00–16:00

Closed Sunday and Monday

Guided Tour of the War Museum for Kids
2025-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | War Museum, Rizari 2-4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

A tour through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage, guided by the permanent exhibitions of the War Museum. Young visitors aged 12, accompanied by an adult, will have the chance to discover rare artefacts, historical records and stories from the past that bring history to life.

Guided Tour of the Maria Callas Museum
2025-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Maria Callas Museum, Mitropoleos 44, Athens, Athens, 105 63, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

The Maria Callas Museum, as part of the 2025 This is Athens City Festival, invites you on an exciting journey through the life and art of the opera’s greatest diva! Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the most iconic moments of Maria Callas, explore unknown aspects of her journey, and delve into her personality and artistic legacy. With a narrative that brings her story to life, each guided tour highlights details beyond the exhibition texts, creating a unique experience tailored to the audience.

Guided Tour of the War Museum for Adults
2025-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | War Museum, Rizari 2-4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

Explore Greece’s military history and cultural heritage through a guided tour of the War Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Visitors will encounter rare artefacts, historical documents and personal stories that shed light on key moments from the country’s past.

This activity is designed for adults.
