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SUMMARY:Discover the National Typography Museum - MET
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA visit to the National Typography Museum and its historic collection. Visitors will have the chance to closely examine representative samples of the mechanical equipment and printed products of the Typography. Additionally\, they will get familiar with traditional printing techniques and the working conditions of the printer profession.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/discover-the-national-typography-museum-met/
LOCATION:National Printing House Museum\, Kapodistriou 34\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T110000
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T210000
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Papageorgiou - Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans
DESCRIPTION: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 natural world. From this meditation\, he generates new values—drawn from the cultural references of nature and tradition—that define the conditions for coexistence. \n\nOpening hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-papageorgiou-painting-lignea-creatura-stans/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T210000
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
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SUMMARY:CONQUISTADORS
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. \n\nDragons and wild beasts\, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. \n\nThe 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\, crafting images that move beyond naturalism\, both in form and content. Created using monotype\, a technique dating back to the 16th century\, the works gain added resonance when paired with the fantastical stories they depict. The adventures of the characters serve as a point of departure—not only for the adventures of line and colour\, but also for reflection on themes such as desire\, fear\, conflict and illusion. \n\nOpening: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 19:30–23:00 \n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/conquistadors/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T104023Z
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools
DESCRIPTION: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 canvas—invite a deep exploration of life in all its textures and tones. At the heart of Karakatsanis’ practice lies a transcendent inner process shaped by memory and materiality. The exhibition title hints at the hidden mechanisms that define a place’s essence: the subtle\, often invisible tools that help us navigate\, define and interpret the environments we inhabit—as well as those that shape and compose our very being. The urban landscape is not only his subject matter; it becomes his medium. Each brushstroke reveals the layered relationship between its singularity and the stories it holds. Symbols of personal and collective identity\, ideology and emotion are interwoven into the fabric of daily life. \n\nOpening night: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 20:00 \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00 Closed on Monday\, Wednesday and Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-karakatsanis-urban-tools/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
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SUMMARY:CONQUISTADORS
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. \n\nDragons and wild beasts\, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. \n\nThe 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\, crafting images that move beyond naturalism\, both in form and content. Created using monotype\, a technique dating back to the 16th century\, the works gain added resonance when paired with the fantastical stories they depict. The adventures of the characters serve as a point of departure—not only for the adventures of line and colour\, but also for reflection on themes such as desire\, fear\, conflict and illusion. \n\nOpening: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 19:30–23:00 \n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/conquistadors/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250423T132202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T134539Z
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250505T162602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T162841Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Our Community - Guided Tour at the Jewish Museum of Greece
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. Themed Tour: Welcome to Our Community This guided tour offers an exploration of the cultural heritage of the Greek-Jewish communities\, through their religious art\, music\, customs\, and traditions. Visitors will discover sacred objects\, Torah scrolls\, and other traditional artefacts\, uncover musical traditions and songs that accompany religious ceremonies\, and learn about the distinctive recipes and flavours connected to Jewish festivals and customs. The tour provides a vivid glimpse into Jewish life in Greece\, expressed through art\, music\, and everyday practices.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/welcome-to-our-community-guided-tour-at-the-jewish-museum-of-greece/
LOCATION:The Jewish Museum of Greece\, Nikis 39\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T085600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132520Z
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Papageorgiou - Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans
DESCRIPTION: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 natural world. From this meditation\, he generates new values—drawn from the cultural references of nature and tradition—that define the conditions for coexistence. \n\nOpening hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-papageorgiou-painting-lignea-creatura-stans/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T104023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T131959Z
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools
DESCRIPTION: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 canvas—invite a deep exploration of life in all its textures and tones. At the heart of Karakatsanis’ practice lies a transcendent inner process shaped by memory and materiality. The exhibition title hints at the hidden mechanisms that define a place’s essence: the subtle\, often invisible tools that help us navigate\, define and interpret the environments we inhabit—as well as those that shape and compose our very being. The urban landscape is not only his subject matter; it becomes his medium. Each brushstroke reveals the layered relationship between its singularity and the stories it holds. Symbols of personal and collective identity\, ideology and emotion are interwoven into the fabric of daily life. \n\nOpening night: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 20:00 \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00 Closed on Monday\, Wednesday and Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-karakatsanis-urban-tools/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T105959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T214639Z
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250423T124054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T131405Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the Elytis House - Museum
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nStep inside the Elytis House Museum\, a neoclassical gem in the heart of Plaka\, and explore the world of Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis through a guided tour of its permanent exhibition. Rare manuscripts\, Greek and international editions\, paintings\, personal artefacts\, and the poet’s original writing desk—all housed in the space where he lived and worked for decades—offer an intimate experience of one of Greece’s most iconic literary figures.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-elytis-house-museum/
LOCATION:Elytis’ House – Museum\, Polygnotou 7\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250422T122938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T131328Z
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SUMMARY:Anything but Marble
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nFor 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. \n\nThe workshop is aimed at children aged 7-11.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/anything-but-marble-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Cycladic Art\, Neofytou Douka 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 74\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T102622Z
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SUMMARY:CONQUISTADORS
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. \n\nDragons and wild beasts\, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. \n\nThe 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\, crafting images that move beyond naturalism\, both in form and content. Created using monotype\, a technique dating back to the 16th century\, the works gain added resonance when paired with the fantastical stories they depict. The adventures of the characters serve as a point of departure—not only for the adventures of line and colour\, but also for reflection on themes such as desire\, fear\, conflict and illusion. \n\nOpening: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 19:30–23:00 \n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/conquistadors/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250423T132202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T134539Z
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T085600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132520Z
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Papageorgiou - Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans
DESCRIPTION: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 natural world. From this meditation\, he generates new values—drawn from the cultural references of nature and tradition—that define the conditions for coexistence. \n\nOpening hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-papageorgiou-painting-lignea-creatura-stans/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250418T145531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T124028Z
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SUMMARY:Shadow Puppet Cases Narrate
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA unique experience for both young and old fans of the beloved folk hero. Authentic evidence of a rich tradition through the life and work of renowned shadow puppeteers\, offering a historical overview from 1890 to 2000. \n\nTen artistic installations\, ten suitcases filled with authentic items such as puppets\, backdrops\, tools\, manuscripts\, as well as rare recordings\, all tell a great story\, providing the joy of discovery.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/shadow-puppet-cases-narrate-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments “Fivos Anoyanakis” – Centre for Ethnomusicology\, Diogenous 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM,THEATER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T104023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T131959Z
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools
DESCRIPTION: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 canvas—invite a deep exploration of life in all its textures and tones. At the heart of Karakatsanis’ practice lies a transcendent inner process shaped by memory and materiality. The exhibition title hints at the hidden mechanisms that define a place’s essence: the subtle\, often invisible tools that help us navigate\, define and interpret the environments we inhabit—as well as those that shape and compose our very being. The urban landscape is not only his subject matter; it becomes his medium. Each brushstroke reveals the layered relationship between its singularity and the stories it holds. Symbols of personal and collective identity\, ideology and emotion are interwoven into the fabric of daily life. \n\nOpening night: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 20:00 \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00 Closed on Monday\, Wednesday and Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-karakatsanis-urban-tools/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250506T071617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T073507Z
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SUMMARY:Giorgos Gyzis: Clippings: Athens
DESCRIPTION: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 in Attica and culminating in the height of modernism during the 1950s and 60s. \n\nExhibition Opening: Saturday 10 May 2025\, 12:00–17:00 Opening Hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 11:00–14:30 / 17:30–20:30 \n\nWednesday\, Saturday: 11:00–16:00 \n\nClosed Sunday and Monday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/giorgos-gyzis-clippings-athens/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Ikastikos Kyklos\, Akadimias 6\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250423T114937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130950Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the War Museum for Kids
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA tour through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage\, guided by the permanent exhibitions of the War Museum. Young visitors aged 12\, accompanied by an adult\, will have the chance to discover rare artefacts\, historical records and stories from the past that bring history to life.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-kids/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250418T145630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T123927Z
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SUMMARY:Shadow Puppet Cases Narrate
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA unique experience for both young and old fans of the beloved folk hero. Authentic evidence of a rich tradition through the life and work of renowned shadow puppeteers\, offering a historical overview from 1890 to 2000. \n\nTen artistic installations\, ten suitcases filled with authentic items such as puppets\, backdrops\, tools\, manuscripts\, as well as rare recordings\, all tell a great story\, providing the joy of discovery.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/shadow-puppet-cases-narrate-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments “Fivos Anoyanakis” – Centre for Ethnomusicology\, Diogenous 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM,THEATER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250418T152407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130914Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Maria Callas Museum
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nThe Maria Callas Museum\, as part of the 2025 This is Athens City Festival\, invites you on an exciting journey through the life and art of the opera’s greatest diva! Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the most iconic moments of Maria Callas\, explore unknown aspects of her journey\, and delve into her personality and artistic legacy. With a narrative that brings her story to life\, each guided tour highlights details beyond the exhibition texts\, creating a unique experience tailored to the audience.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-maria-callas-museum/
LOCATION:Maria Callas Museum\, Mitropoleos 44\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250402T143138Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nExplore Greece’s military history and cultural heritage through a guided tour of the War Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Visitors will encounter rare artefacts\, historical documents and personal stories that shed light on key moments from the country’s past.\n\nThis activity is designed for adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-war-museum-adults/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250416T134444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130844Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nExplore Greece’s military history and cultural heritage through a guided tour of the War Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Visitors will encounter rare artefacts\, historical documents and personal stories that shed light on key moments from the country’s past. \n\nThis activity is designed for adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-adults/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T102622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T102622Z
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SUMMARY:CONQUISTADORS
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. \n\nDragons and wild beasts\, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. \n\nThe 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\, crafting images that move beyond naturalism\, both in form and content. Created using monotype\, a technique dating back to the 16th century\, the works gain added resonance when paired with the fantastical stories they depict. The adventures of the characters serve as a point of departure—not only for the adventures of line and colour\, but also for reflection on themes such as desire\, fear\, conflict and illusion. \n\nOpening: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 19:30–23:00 \n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/conquistadors/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250512T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T122057
CREATED:20250424T085600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132520Z
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Papageorgiou - Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans
DESCRIPTION: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 natural world. From this meditation\, he generates new values—drawn from the cultural references of nature and tradition—that define the conditions for coexistence. \n\nOpening hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-papageorgiou-painting-lignea-creatura-stans/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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