This is Athens City Festival

Painting Flowers
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Athens) | Theocharakis Foundation, Vas. Sofias 9 & Merlin 1, Athens, Athens, 106 71, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

Come celebrate the month of flowers with sustainable art activities!

Inspired by the unexplored forests in Vasilis Theoharakis’ artworks, we discover the nature of the National Garden. On paper leaves, we imprint the infinite shapes of tree bark and explore the unique patterns of nature around us.

Did you know that nature can paint? We create colors from natural materials and color our own compositions. A fascinating activity that stimulates our senses, developing a new perspective on everything around us.

This activity is aimed at children aged 4-7.

Anything but Marble
2025-05-03 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.

Screening of Historical Documentaries
2025-05-03 11:30 - 14:00 | War Museum, Rizari 2-4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
This activity is only available in Greek.

The “Adamantios Korais” Hall at the War Museum will host the screening of five historical documentaries, featuring rare archival footage that brings to life pivotal moments in military history—from the Balkan Wars (1912–13) and the Battle of Gallipoli (1915), to the victorious Battle of Skra (1918), the dramatic Battle of Crete (1941) and the Normandy Landings (1944).

These key events are presented through original footage, highlighting their strategic impact and the courage of those who took part.

Programme:
– The Balkan Wars 1912–13: Filming History (52′)
– The Battle of Gallipoli 1915: ANZAC (27′)
– The Battle of Skra, 1918 (22′)
– The Battle of Crete, May 1941 (25′)
– The Normandy Landings, June 1944 (5′)
