The documentary “Gyaros: The Story of the Sea” is presented in a premiere screening, giving voice to the sea itself to narrate the island’s journey from antiquity to its contemporary revival. Gyaros, a place historically charged as a site of memory, is also revealed as a crucial sanctuary of biodiversity. Through the lens of WWF,
A high-tech, multi-sensory deep dive into the city's midnight soul with photographer Thanasis Karatzas and multimedia director Byron Nikolopoulos teaming up to breathe life into 88 iconic black-and-white shots of Athens captured between 2008 and 2022. Hosted at the cutting-edge METACOSMOI space right in the heart of the city, they’ve turned static images into a
For two days, Klafthmonos Square transforms into a vibrant crossroads of heritage, as the Embassy of Algeria and the This is Athens City Festival invite us to experience the immense cultural wealth of Africa’s largest country. The heart of Athens will be filled with the sights, scents, and sounds of a tradition that is as
Nikos Kalafatis presents Primavera, an exhibition curated by Athena Schina, at Technohoros Art Gallery. It is a vibrant, optimistic, and deeply personal tribute to the natural world. For Kalafatis, nature isn't just a subject; it’s a constant source of daily observation and artistic discovery. Taking the energy of spring as his starting point, the artist
Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas opens its doors for a series of special presentations. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the spaces where the General lived and discover historical material that highlights the united national resistance against the occupying forces during the years 1941–1944. Through personal belongings and historical narratives, the life and
In celebration of World Bee Day, the National Garden bursts into life, colour, and youthful imagination with a special event dedicated to nature, care, and the power of small wonders. The area beside the children’s playground transforms into a dreamlike apiary landscape, ready to welcome children and parents for an evening filled with warmth, play,
The a.antonopoulou.art gallery presents the new solo photography exhibition by Dr. Giannis Tzortzis, which is held under the auspices of the Embassy of Denmark in Greece. Through a “green photographic journey” carried out in August 2024, the artist captures the “barometer of global climate change”: Greenland. The exhibition is a powerful “visual cry of anguish,”
At Art Project Space, the exhibition “Xαrtιά” 1975–2025 carries both a retrospective and emotional resonance. Originally conceived by Demosthenes Agrafiotis himself for late 2025, his sudden passing has transformed this presentation into a vital tribute to the expansive work and thought of a true pioneer in Greek experimental art and poetry. Spanning five decades of
Painter and set designer Nikolas Klironomos invites us on a special journey back to the roots of the Greek visual language. His talk will focus on Ancient Greek painting, exploring how the art of light and colour moved through the centuries, influencing both European painting and Orthodox iconography, right up to the Greek creators of
The National Gallery invites children and parents to an original encounter with history through the programme "The Revolution of Colours." The heroes and heroines of 1821 "come to life" on paper through the eyes of children, transforming collective memory into a creative experience. Taking the iconic works of the museum’s historical collection as a starting
The heart of Athens is about to be filled with the sound of Bowie and that alone is enough to make this a standout night of the spring season. The Heroes Tribute Band is a musical ensemble dedicated to keeping the vast universe of David Bowie alive with genuine artistic passion. As the first multi-vocalist
For two days, Klafthmonos Square transforms into a vibrant crossroads of heritage, as the Embassy of Algeria and the This is Athens City Festival invite us to experience the immense cultural wealth of Africa’s largest country. The heart of Athens will be filled with the sights, scents, and sounds of a tradition that is as
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