The work of Haris Baskozos is compelling not only for its final forms but also for the sources of inspiration behind them. The artist studied architecture at the National Technical University of Athens and fine arts at the Athens School of Fine Arts. When drawing from his background in architecture, his work leans toward a
The Hungarian Embassy in Athens joins forces with the Embassies of Serbia and Georgia for a lively celebration in the heart of the city. Historic Klafthmonos Square will host a shared cultural and culinary event featuring tastings of traditional dishes and drinks—think gulyás, pogácsa, and the beloved chimney cake. 19:30 Traditional Hungarian dances by the
This activity is only available in Greek. The Tears of the Earth: The Animals that Speak, the Trees that Ache… Trees that hide fairies, magical fruits, humble ants, ducks, lions, wolves, storks, and proud eagles that gratefully return the good deeds done to them, people who transform into birds, trees, and stars… So much and
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist Michalis Giohalas, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival, leads a walking tour through Anafiotika and its layered history. Rizokastro—the area nestled at the root of the Sacred Rock—and Anafiotika are among the most historic quarters of Athens. Using surviving monuments and buildings, remnants of
One of the most respected Greek DJs returns to his neighborhood for a special tribute, as part of the Gyzi Street Party. The participation of Reverb Sessions in the This is Athens City Festival highlights the city's authentic alternative culture, showcasing diverse forms of art, the variety of its creators, and its multicultural, multifaceted identity.
This event will only be available in Greek. A lecture on the literary salon of the Katakouzenos family in the 1960s, focusing on the history, work, and contributions of the Katakouzenos couple, and how it transformed into a house-museum from 2008 to the present. The lecture will also explore what a house-museum can offer in
For over two decades, Best 92.6 has been a mainstay of the Athenian airwaves, building a loyal following that lives and breathes music. Now it returns to the This is Athens City Festival with the Best 92.6 Party, bringing fresh sounds from the electronic scene to the beloved Cine Aigli at Zappeion.
This activity is only be available in Greek. Have you ever thought that a little clay is enough to create something unique? In this improvised ceramics workshop, held in the National Garden, we explore clay and its endless possibilities. Using different ceramic techniques, such as the leaf and macaroni method, we will create our own
This activity is only available in Greek. In this walk, led by historian Menelaos Charalampidis, we will examine the events of the critical day of 3 December 1944 in Syntagma Square and the surrounding streets. We aim to answer the central question of who fired during the rally, triggering the start of the December Events.
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,
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
This activity is only available in Greek. The educational program includes a brief tour of the exhibition “From Great Greece to Modern Greece (Part II): The Refugees”, which focuses on specific events related to the refugee experience during the period of the population formation of the Greek state in the 19th and 20th centuries. As
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