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Vassilis Papageorgiou – Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans

Gallery Ersi Kleomenous 4, Athens, Athens, 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

How to Fit Inside the City

Athens Gallery7 Solonos 20, Athens, Athens, Greece

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

TAKIMI II – Reconnections Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition

Pottery Museum Melidoni 4-6, Athens, Athens, Greece

The Museum of Modern Greek Ceramics, in collaboration with the French Institute of Greece, presents the exhibition TAKIMI II – Reconnections, featuring works by emerging ceramic artists Olga Vlassi and Auréline Caltagirone. The exhibition showcases pieces created during their 2024 artist residency at the French Lodging in Rhodes, organised by the French Institute of Greece.

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Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools

Genesis Gallery Ippokratous 121, Athens, Athens, 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

For303 X Butterfly

Omonia Square Omonia Square, Athens, Athens, Greece

Some of Athens’ hottest DJs take over one of the city centre’s most historic spots with back-to-back sets from 17:00 to 23:00. Atsou, Korrila, Fotinos, Dexx and Amelia from For 303 and Butterfly keep the May groove madness of This is Athens going strong.

Fairy Tales in the Square: Susurades

This activity is only available in Greek. Fairy Tales in Primo – Secondo. A narrative performance of fairy tale duets. Duets that sprout wings and fly, that weave stories from threads of dreams, that lull us to sleep with a sugar-sweet slumber on a pillow of silk. A red thread ties distant places together and

EMST Rooftop Party

National Museum of Contemporary Art National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ), Athens, Athens, Greece

Step into the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) as it opens its doors for you to explore. From morning until late afternoon, discover the collection of permanent and temporary exhibitions that spark the imagination. As the day draws to a close, make your way to the museum’s stunning rooftop for a cocktail party, where

Midnight Express: Purple Rain

National Observatory of Athens Lofos Nymphon, Athens, Athens, Greece

Midnight Express is the brainchild of film critic Akis Kapranos, born from a deep nostalgia for the magical midnight screenings once held at historic cinemas like Alphaville and Cine Dexameni. His mission? To revive that shared passion for pure cinematic joy—so older generations can reminisce, younger ones can discover, and everyone can experience the thrill

Papazo Live with Voice Radio

Dexameni Square Dexameni Square, Athens, Athens, Greece

Papazó (Vasilis Papazotos) is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and doctor. For the past year, every Sunday, he has been sharing videos of his renditions of beloved songs from his balcony. Alongside him, renowned artists join in on a series that quickly went viral through his TikTok channel. On May 22, Papazó returns for an anniversary

Martha Mavroidi: Cheilanthe

Mitropoleos Square Mitropoleos Square, Athens, Athens, Greece

A Celebration of the Voice – 90 Singers in One Performance Composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Martha Mavroidi presents an evening dedicated entirely to the human voice. Joined by Anna Linardou, Tasos Poulios, Alkmene Basakarou, Giorgos Nikopoulos, the Polyphonic Workshop of Rodia, and vocal ensemble CHÓRES, she unveils a series of new a cappella works inspired

Event Series CONQUISTADORS

CONQUISTADORS

Macart’s Cultural Space Lenorman 244, Athens, Athens, 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,

Giorgos Gyzis: Clippings: Athens

Ikastikos Kyklos Akadimias 6, Athens, Athens, 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