In Dialogue: Philippe Malouin and Sofia Stevi
This exhibition brings together new works by British-Canadian designer Philippe Malouin and Greek artist Sofia Stevi, exploring the contrast between st...
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Kostas Paniaras’ Day and Night, Then Day Aga...
The Breeder presents “Day and Night, Then Day Again”, an exhibition dedicated to...
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Raphaela Simon at Michael Werner
What: The Michael Werner Gallery in Athens will host a dynamic array of exhibiti...
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Merci, Chef!
Merci Chef! A Rich Week of French Gastronomy in Athens and Beyond What: From March 16-21, 2025, French and Greek chefs will unite for an exciting week of culinary delights. It kicks off at the Varvakeios Market with oysters, bouillabaisse, and macarons. With a focus on sustainability, it’s a celebration of French and Greek food traditions that’...
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Shaped By Earth: Kalfayan Celebrates Ceramic Art
What: Kalfayan Galleries present the group exhibition titled “Shaped By Earth”. The exhibition opening is on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The exhibition “Shaped by Earth” at Kalfayan Galleries reflects upon the timeless importance of clay as a medium of artistic creation. Ceramics are ranked among the oldest forms of art, while ceramic artifacts...
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Playing the Goat
Danylo Hawaleshka steps back in time with the cacophonous, kid-clad dancers of Skyros. We’re lost. And we know we’re lost because it’s dark out and we’ve just driven onto the military base on the Aegean island of Skyros. We make a quick U-turn, followed by a phone call to our genial host-to-be - a bon vivant by the name of Dim...
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Why do Greeks fly kites on Clean Monday?
Every year on Clean Monday, Greeks young and old can be seen in any available patch of green indulging in the traditional beginning-of-Lent activities of kite-flying and picnicking. Setting a kite in the air – and then releasing it – is said to symbolise the freeing of the body from sin, or the passing of the human soul to Heaven and God. [galle...
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Lent Like a Greek
With so many Lenten treats on offer, the 40-day pre-Easter abstinence feels more like indulgence than penance. Here’s Insider’s guide to navigating Lenten dos and don’ts. For Greeks, even fasting is all about food! In fact, it reflects the rich culinary repertoire of the country, relying heavily on seasonal veggies and the bou...
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Where to get into the Carnival Spirit this week in Athens
It’s that time of the year again – to don your masks, let your hair down and get into the Dionysian spirit! The City of Athens knows how to throw a party and you are all invited! Get ready for a week full of parades, music, colourful costumes and dancing in the streets. The City of Athens has planned fun-filled festive agenda ...
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Stroll through Athinas Market with Chef Nikos Karathanos
As the youngest Greek chef to have earned a Michelin star at 27, Nikos Karathanos has been quick to eschew the trappings that come with being a celebrity chef and has remained grounded to his roots. He speaks to Sudha Nair-Iliades while strolling through Athinas, “where the city’s heart really beats, where times stands still despite the c...
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Athens Insider’s 2024 Guide to Christmas Bazaars
As the calendar flips to December, Athens unfurls its festive splendour with Christmas bazaars that celebrate the city’s cosmopolitan character. Shop for gifts for loved ones and feel the warm, fuzzy spirit of Christmas while supporting the local creative community. Here is Athens Insider's round up of Christmas bazaars in Ath...
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The Art of Giving: A quick guide to Donating used clothes and toys
If you’ve been sprucing up and decluttering your family’s closets, this quick guide on where you can donate what might come in handy! And if you have a bit of time and a few hugs to spare, we’ve got that covered too! AGALIA Agalia, translates as an embrace, and more than baby paraphernalia, it is that warm human touch that these abandoned ...
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