Τhe historic National Observatory of Athens transforms into a terrain of celestial imagination and earthly matter, with a bold new exhibition by contemporary artist Lea Petrou. Titled Cosmic Dust / New Territories, the show presents a series of new site-specific works that inhabit and respond to Greece’s oldest scientific institution, an anchor of time, memory,
The This is Athens City Festival brings the heartbeat of Crete to Athens, organizing a grand Cretan Feast with Psaroyiorgis. Raised in the deep musical tradition of Anogeia, he is a descendant of a legendary family of musicians from this mountain village. Son of the unique Psarantonis and nephew of Nikos Xylouris, the man who
The Panhellenic Federation of Argithea Associations (P.O.A.S.), in collaboration with the Municipality of Argithea and the traditional music group Argitheatiki Zygia, will present a showcase of local dances and songs from the region of Argithea, performed by dancers and singers from P.O.A.S. member associations. Celebrating a decade of continuous cultural activity, the Federation now enters
A year ago, Evritiki Zygia introduced itself to the Festival audience with a stunning concert in the square of the National Archaeological Museum. This year, it lands in the center of Athens, in Kotzia Square, leading the audience into the Dionysian magic of a Thracian Psychedelia. On Friday, May 30th, at 20:00, make a stop
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) is participating again this year in the City of Athens Festival, the great celebration of the city, with a high gastronomy event organized by Wine Style at NYN ESTI, an innovative restaurant located on the top floor of EMST. A 6-course menu themed "Spring" and signed by Chef
The best of Spanish-language cinema takes over Athens for an entire week in May. Visionary directors, acclaimed actors and celebrated screenwriters bring a breath of Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved Spanish-speaking countries to the big screen.
A full week in May is dedicated to the highlights of Spanish-language cinema. Groundbreaking directors, renowned actors and celebrated screenwriters bring to Athens the spirit of Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved Spanish-speaking countries—through stories that captivate, move and inspire.
Dance performances in unexpected spots around the city, featuring students from the State School of Dance, under the artistic direction of the school’s leading dance teacher, Dafni Kokkinou.
- Exhibition and sale - Gastronomy - Folklore with the Kadiyoyo group from Congo - Congolese rumba with Wenge BCBG by J.B. Mpiana, an internationally renowned Congolese artist - Film screening on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (its cities, history, and culture) The opening ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
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.
Mosaico Fine Art Studio (Athens) and Mobil Bóde Gallery (Budapest) co-present a mail art exhibition featuring works by Greek and Hungarian artists. Opening: Saturday, May 24, 19:00. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday
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,
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