“Al Zekra”: Imprints of Memory
The exhibition Al Zekra by Sofia Zarari at the Angelos and Leto Katakouzinos Foundation traces a journey through memory and the body.
Events
Ecological Translation: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Living World
A new group exhibition titled Ecological Translation opens on April 28, 2026, at the Goethe-Institut Athen, inviting audiences to reconsider how we
“Straining Against the Frame” by Yorgos Papafigos at CYPHER Gallery
The independent gallery CYPHER presents a solo exhibition by Yorgos Papafigos, curated by Dinos Chatzirafailidis. Titled “Straining Against the Frame,” the exhibition
Tiago Rodrigues returns to Onassis Stegi with two performances, a masterclass, and a talk
Onassis Stegi continues its tribute to the work of Portuguese director, playwright, and Artistic Director of the Avignon Festival, Tiago Rodrigues, while
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“Epirroes”: an olive oil shaped by memory, tradition and a conscious shift in life
From family groves in Messinia and Arcadia to a contemporary brand with a strong visual identity, Natasa Anagnostopoulou and Manos Efstathiou redefine
Artemis: from Delos to the Moon
On April 1st , millions of people from every corner of the planet watched the historic launch of the Artemis II mission
Incense Through History
By Sofia Triantou The use of incense dates back thousands of years, although the substances burned vary from place to place and
Traces of a Father: Sofia Dalamagka reconstructs the memory of a father through images and remnants
By Sofia Dalamaga “I don’t try, through my photographs, to tell a dramatic story. It is a personal document of what remains
A New Creative Dialogue: Première Fraîcheur at Artisanal
Artisanal and chef Giannis Parikos, in collaboration with artist and curator Poka-Yio, inaugurate the exhibition series Première Fraîcheur, a format that approaches the restaurant as a space for creative production and experience. The title of the series draws from the language of haute cuisine, where it refers to the moment when seasonal ingredients first appear. In Première Fraîcheur, this reference functions metaphorically: the exhibitions focus on artistic practices in progress, at a stage where form has not yet solidified and
Iron Traces: An Embodied Return to Serifos’ Mining Landscape
A site-specific dance performance reactivates memory, resistance, and collective experience in the historic mines of Serifos There are landscapes that carry memory not only in what they show, but in what they have endured. The abandoned mining sites of Serifos belong to this category, places where history, labor, and resistance remain inscribed in the ground itself. It is precisely this layered terrain that becomes the stage for Iron Traces, a site-specific dance performance unfolding on May 1 and 2. Conceived
Food Culture
Asparagus: From Myth and Antiquity to the Spring of the Greek Land
By Sofia Triantou Its presence in Greek tradition goes beyond the table; it is intertwined with myth, observations of nature, and a
The Taste and Aroma of Easter Across Greece
By Sofia Triantou From the resurrection magiritsa to the traditional Sunday roast, from handmade festive pies to tsoureki, Greek tradition reveals how
Folk Remedies and Medicinal Herbs in Medieval Europe
By Sofia Triantou In the world of the Middle Ages, healing and magical thinking often coexisted within the same herbal preparation Medieval
Benedict Athens: The morning that never ends
I stopped by on a weekday morning, in between two meetings in central Athens. One of those small, in-between moments you don’t
Destinations
Easter in Greece: Following the Most Beautiful Epitaphios experience
Explore some of Greece’s most distinctive Good Friday traditions, from Corfu to Hydra, where the Epitaphios becomes a powerful cultural experience I
3 destinations close to Athens for Easter break
It is a difficult year for those of us who like to travel any chance they get. The uncertainty of a war
NYX Hotel Thessaloniki: The New Creative Lifestyle Hub of the City
Thessaloniki reveals itself through its details, and once you notice them, you fall for the city completely. Yet its heart always beats
5 Winter Destinations in Greece for After New Year’s Day
Discover five winter destinations in Greece ideal for after New Year’s Day, when crowds fade and landscapes reveal their most authentic side.
Cine Paris, the beloved open-air cinema in Plaka, returns on April 23
During its first week of operation, it will screen films by Alexis Damianos, Until the Ship Sails and Evdokia, as well as The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and Jim Jarmusch’s award-winning Father Mother Sister Brother Cine Paris returns for its third consecutive season following its reopening by Cinobo, once again gaining international recognition. The Athens cinema has been named the best open-air cinema in the world according to the official list by Time Out magazine. The historic Cine
Savina Giannatou & Lamia Bedioui Present Watersong at Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Savina Giannatou and the ensemble Primavera en Salonico, in collaboration with Tunisian singer Lamia Bedioui, present the concert Watersong on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 20:30, at the Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall of the Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall, as part of the Bridges series. Water, at times silent and at times expressive, life-giving or threatening, stands as one of the most powerful symbols of human existence. In Watersong, it becomes the starting point for a musical journey that touches