“From London to Athens” at the SG Art Gallery of the St. George Lycabettus Hotel
By Katerina Parri Inside the SG Art Gallery’s exhibition, marking its first collaboration with London’s Andipa Gallery, visitors encounter works by Damien
Events
Athens Epidaurus Festival: First reflections on its new chapter under the artistic direction of Michail Marmarinos
By Eleni Koutsilaiou A labyrinthine, dynamic and polyphonic programme has been announced by Michail Marmarinos, one that remains fully consistent both with
Carmen by Georges Bizet: Exclusive photos from the production premiering at the Greek National Opera, directed by Romain Gilbert
The Greek National Opera presents Carmen in a unique production that reconstructs the historic first staging of Georges Bizet’s masterpiece, originally performed
Amnesia Pills Return with “Necessary Scars” and a Live at Death Disco
The Athens-based band returns with new material, inviting us to step out of the comfort of stagnation. Two years after their debut
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Okupa: Levantine Notes in the Heart of Athens and a sense of belonging
Marcel Proust once said that memory is never detached from the senses. It is a thought that often returns, every time I
The Athens Biennale announces its new governance structure and the curator of its 8th edition
The Athens Biennale enters a new phase: it transforms, expands, and strengthens, adopting a renewed governance structure that includes a Board of
Elli-Anna Peristeraki on META–MORPHOSIS and Athens Digital Arts Festival 2026
By Katerina Parri “What gives me particular satisfaction this year as well is that the works are not explicitly anthropocentric, yet they
“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
Blade Runner by Ridley Scott Comes to Life at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Vangelis’ Music Live Beneath the Acropolis
Blade Runner by Ridley Scott arrives in Athens as a unique live experience, where for one night only, cinema and music become one. On June 4, at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the timeless film by Ridley Scott will be screened on a monumental HD screen, while Vangelis’ legendary score will be performed live and in perfect synchronization by the 11-member international ensemble The Avex Ensemble. In a groundbreaking fusion of sound and image, presented for the first time in
“The 365 Project”: Michael Petry presents a new work at the Vorres Museum
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 12:30, the presentation of Michael Petry’s work will open at the Vorres Museum, as part of the “The 365 Project” program. Civil War Painting Number 17 (CWP#17) Measuring 2 meters in height and 10 meters in length, the work is the result of a three-week residency at the Vorres Museum. Petry’s work continues his artistic investigation into the current U.S. government’s alleged attempt to provoke an open civil war, through the occupation of cities
Food Culture
Wild Mustard Greens of Greek Tradition
By Sofia Triantou Wild mustard greens are not just a foraged plant. They are memory, a reminder of seasons, and a way
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
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
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.
“COLUMBIA – Die Ruinen von Athen”: The space of CITRONNE Gallery transforms into an AUDIOROOM by Panos Charalambous
CITRONNE Gallery presents the solo exhibition of Panos Charalambous, “COLUMBIA – Die Ruinen von Athen.” The exhibition “COLUMBIA” continues Charalambous’ earlier project, AMVRAKIA.MIA (CITRONNE Gallery, 2024). Its title draws from the historic Columbia factory in Rizoupoli, an emblematic site of the Greek recording industry. The artist expands his research around memory, sound, lived experience, and the material traces of experience. This exhibition refers to a broader acoustic culture, where voice, song, and music were once embedded in vinyl records. The
International Contemporary Dance Festival ARC FOR DANCE 2026: Artists from 10 countries present 17 premieres inspired by #rupture
The International Contemporary Dance Festival ARC FOR DANCE, one of the most vibrant meeting points for contemporary dance in Greece and abroad, returns for its 17th edition from May 15 to 25. Drawing inspiration from #rupture, artists from 10 countries present 17 dance performances, in world or Greek premiere, hosted over 10 days at the Olympia Municipal Music Theatre Maria Callas, Contemporary Theatre, other major cultural venues across Athens, as well as online. This year, ARC17 directly confronts the challenges