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“Exodus, 1826–2026”: Anniversary exhibition marking 200 years since the Exodus of Messolonghi

The National Historical Museum and the Region of Western Greece, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi, are co-organizing in Messolonghi an exhibition titled “Exodus, 1826–2026.” The exhibition offers a concise presentation of the events of the Second Siege of Messolonghi, the impact they generated, and the influence they exerted on the formation of national collective memory. The exhibition is curated by the museum’s curators Natasa Kastriti (Art Historian), Regina Katsimardou (Historian), and Ifigeneia Vogiatzis

Stephen Antonakos: Postscript of Time and Space at the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation for the 100th Anniversary of His Birth

The B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation announces the exhibition “Stephen Antonakos: Postscript of Time and Space,” dedicated to the work of Greek-American artist Stephen Antonakos (1926–2013). Marking the centenary of his birth in Laconia, the exhibition presents an extensive reassessment of his rich artistic trajectory and influence, while mapping the artistic movements and sensibilities that shaped both his work and his legacy. The exhibition traces the breadth of Antonakos’ vision across six decades of artistic production, highlighting the evolving language

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“Tom Wesselmann: Seascapes, Still Lifes, and Nudes” at Gagosian: A Retrospective of the American Pop Art Artist

Gagosian presents the exhibition “Tom Wesselmann: Seascapes, Still Lifes, and Nudes” in Athens, opening on March 17. The show offers a retrospective overview of the artist’s entire career and marks the first presentation in Greece of the American Pop Art figure whose work engaged directly with the imagery of mass culture. In a period marked by intense social and cultural shifts, when consumption, representation and sexuality were being radically reconsidered, Wesselmann redefined artistic iconography through an approach that was abstract,

“It’s Always the Sun”: Elisavet Moraki’s New Photography Exhibition Inspired by the Sun

At the twilight of the spring equinox, a house beneath the Acropolis holds on to the last rays of sunlight. The sun, a source of light and life, becomes the starting point for Elisavet Moraki’s new solo exhibition, “It’s Always the Sun.” In her photographs, nature takes on a leading role. The interior space transforms into a place of observation and quiet intensity; petals, shadows and fragrances disperse like whispers of blooming. Her photographic gaze focuses on flowers in bloom,
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