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SUMMARY:How to Fit Inside the City
DESCRIPTION: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 rectilinear style that echoes urban planning and evokes a kind of “emotional Mondrian.” In these compositions\, consciousness seems to take the lead. In contrast\, when his fine arts training prevails\, his work shifts towards a freer\, more instinctive expression\, dominated by human-like forms and influenced by art brut\, where the unconscious plays the central role. In both cases\, the final result is not a strict monologue of either approach\, but rather a dialogue—one side mostly leading\, the other echoing through. In this way\, Baskozos offers a fascinating visual argument: the idea of collectivity (the city) tends to be shaped through a more conscious process\, while reflections on individuality (the human being) emerge through the unconscious. \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 12:00–20:00 Wednesday & Saturday: 12:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/how-to-fit-inside-the-city/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Athens Gallery7\, Solonos 20\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 73\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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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/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T180000
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SUMMARY:Discovering Athens Through the Work of Spyros Vassiliou
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \nPaintings from the archive of Spyros Vasiliou “converse” with exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Athens\, creating an environment that takes us on a journey through early 20th-century Athens.\n\nFamilies with children aged 6-12 are invited to explore the artist’s work\, focusing on the transformations of the urban landscape.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/discovering-athens-through-work-of-spyros-vassiliou/
LOCATION:Hellenic Children’s Museum\, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T200000
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SUMMARY:Three-Star Architectural Crown: The Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nArchaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour of the Athenian Trilogy\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. The University\, the Academy and the Library—an opus magnum by brothers Hans Christian and Theophil Hansen—form Athens’ famed neoclassical trilogy. Described by Alexandros Philadelpheus as “the architectural triple crown of our city\,” these buildings remain an enduring and iconic landmark. In the heart of the urban fabric\, visual and literary references to ancient history and mythology intertwine with the dominant ideologies of the time. In these structures\, the recent past confronts antiquity—mirroring the spirit\, aspirations and ideals of a bygone era.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/three-star-architectural-crown-the-neoclassical-trilogy-of-athens-3/
LOCATION:Athens Trilogy\, Panepistimiou 39\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Three-Star Architectural Crown: The Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nArchaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour of the Athenian Trilogy\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nThe University\, the Academy and the Library—an opus magnum by brothers Hans Christian and Theophil Hansen—form Athens’ famed neoclassical trilogy. Described by Alexandros Philadelpheus as “the architectural triple crown of our city\,” these buildings remain an enduring and iconic landmark.\n\nIn the heart of the urban fabric\, visual and literary references to ancient history and mythology intertwine with the dominant ideologies of the time. In these structures\, the recent past confronts antiquity—mirroring the spirit\, aspirations and ideals of a bygone era.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/three-star-architectural-crown-the-neoclassical-trilogy-of-athens-2/
LOCATION:Athens Trilogy\, Panepistimiou 39\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T203000
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SUMMARY:Fairy Tales in the Park: Sussurades
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nFairy tales in primo – secondo. A narrative performance of fairy tale duets. Duets that spread wings and fly\, that weave tales from threads of dreams\, lulling us into a sugary sleep on a pillow full of wonder. A red thread binds different places together\, weaving two voices that tell stories—sometimes together\, sometimes one after the other—that have been told\, dreamed\, and sung by the people of the world. Stories shared through conversation\, whispers\, songs\, and even gestures\, all coming to remind us that a deep wish to fly can move both heaven and earth.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairy-tales-in-the-park-sussurades/
LOCATION:Prompona Park\, Eratonos 2\, Athens\, Athens\, 111 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T220000
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SUMMARY:A Parade with the Agia Fanfara
DESCRIPTION:Agia Fanfara may be humble\, but they’re also a household name. This 25-piece brass\, woodwind and percussion band has earned a kind of superstar status in Greece—not through showmanship\, but through the fierce devotion of its fans. There’s nothing flashy about them\, and none of its members would ever fit into the typical “celebrity” mould. They’ll be joining the This is Athens City Festival for a full-blown Balkan street party\, starting at Attiki Square and dancing its way to Agios Panteleimonas Square.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/parade-with-agia-fanfara/
LOCATION:Attiki Square\, Attiki Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 40\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T230000
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SUMMARY:Food and Wine Experience - Aigli Zappiou with Ktima Kir-Yianni
DESCRIPTION:The Greek vineyard meets some of the leading figures of the Athenian culinary scene in some of the city’s most iconic venues. Top labels from beloved Greek estates\, distinguished wines\, as well as well-hidden treasures\, accompany creations that celebrate and showcase the products of the Greek land in surprising pairings.\n\nAthens City Festival  and Wine Style are coming to the Aigli Zappiou restaurant\, bringing with them the top labels from Ktima Kir-Yianni.\n\nWELCOME\n\nScarerdas Freres Hommage Blanc de Noirs NV (Methode Traditionnelle)\n\nMENU\n\nSOURDOUGH BREAD with extra virgin olive oil\n\nATHENIAN SALAD\nKir-Yianni Palpo Single Block (Chardonnay\, 2023)\n\nSHRIMP GIOUVETSI (Orzo pasta with shrimp)\nKir-Yianni Assyrtiko Single Block (Tarsanas\, 2022)\n\nBEEF SIRLOIN with wild asparagus\, seasonal mushrooms\, and Xinomavro sauce\nKir-Yianni Diaporos (Xinomavro\, Syrah\, 2019)\n\nBAKLAVA with pistachio ice cream\nKir-Yianni Chryssogerakas (Gewurztraminer\, Malagousia\, 2021)
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/food-and-wine-experience-aigli-zappiou-with-ktima-kir-yianni/
LOCATION:Aigli Zappeiou\, Aigli Zappeiou\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:GASTRONOMY
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