WHAT'S ON: As a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who suffer from breast cancer, MANA is hosting "Pink October," an exhibition which features the works of eleven visual artists at the MANA House. This space, which typically functions as a care space for cancer patients and with the main objective of reconnecting women to the nor...
Read moreWhat: Katerina Vrana, one of Greece‘s top stand-up comedians, is recording her smash-hit show “Staying Alive (I nearly died, you know)” in English. The most entertaining and uplifting story of nearly dying you’ve ever heard! The show has been selling out in Greece consistently since 2019, when it opened, and in English it sold out all 14 cities...
Read moreWhat: Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, one of Greece's most pivotal 20th-century painters, takes center stage at the Benaki Museum in a masterfully curated retrospective that spans six decades of his work, from 1930 to 1990. Marking 30 years since the artist's passing, this exhibition revisits his transformative 1958 odyssey from West to East—a journey t...
Read moreBy Maya Abuali In the serene courtyard of San Giorgio dei Greci, an ancient Greek church nestled in Venice, George Petrides’ sculptures stand as silent sentinels, bridging ancient sensibilities with modern techniques. His monumental itinerant exhibition, “Hellenic Heads: A Personal Exploration of Greek History and Culture over 2,500 Ye...
Read morePhenomenon, the biennial project for contemporary art housed on the Aegean island of Anafi, is on now and will run to 7th July. If you are within a ferry, speed boat, helicopter or brisk swim’s distance of the island you should head there immediately to experience one of Europe’s most interesting and arresting art happenings. ...
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Reality and fantasy blur in the liminal space of Manolis Daskalakis Lemou's new solo exhibition this week at CAN Gallery's swanking new space in Omonoia. Crisply curated by Christina Androulidaki, Lemou's pieces invite us to marvel at the ever-evolving relationship between man and technology in the search for new-age creative innovation....
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Acclaimed artist Rene Habermacher introduces his first solo exhibition, “NEW DIGS,” at Space52 in Athens. Departing from traditional media, “NEW DIGS” offers a multidisciplinary exploration of photography, sculpture, drawing, sound, text, and mixed media. Habermacher’s work navigates contemporary gender discourse, Ancient Greek culture, ...
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Last week, Michael Werner Gallery opened its doors in Athens, signalling the city's ascendant role in the global art scene. Designed by Mare Studio and helmed by Maximos Stergiou, this stunning new gallery boasts three exhibition rooms in an elegant flat near the Museum of Cycladic Art and will feature two shows a year. With the addit...
Read moreWHAT’S ON: The Tusk men’s fashion launch event showcasing the exclusive Ron Dorff Athens boy tees. Come join us in celebrating this special collaboration! WHEN: June 11th, 5:30-9:30pm. WHERE: Corner Patriarch Ioakeim 28 x Loukianou 28, Kolonaki +30 216 001 9999
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Art aficionados, prepare to be cap tivated by the world of artist Susan Daboll at the Parnassos Literary Society in Athens. Curated by Kostas Prapoglou, this solo exhibition delves into the complexities of human experience and existence. Daboll’s thought-provoking works offer powerful reflections on lost landscapes and interpersona...
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Embark on a visual journey through Greece’s timeless natural beauty and cultural heritage at the Acropolis Museum’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery. This retrospective by American artist Robert McCabe offers a captivating glimpse into Greece’s past, present, and future. SCAN...
Read moreWHAT'S ON: Running until late June, artist Anna Ampariotou's new exhibition at CITRONNE Gallery in Athens unveils a new series of digital works and ceramic sculptures. Experience Ampariotou’s contemplation of a non-obvious reality as she invites viewers to ponder the “Art of doing nothing” and the concept of “Parallel Hiking.” Engage with a pers...
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