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C. P. Cavafy now sit beside us, or do we sit beside him? A new cultural landmark on Dionysiou Areopagitou by the Onassis Foundation.

By Stelios Parris The sculpture by Praxiteles Tzanoulinos is not a monument but an experience, and that is precisely its essence. A sculpture that does not rise, does not impose itself, does not demand distance or silence. On April 29, the anniversary of both the birth and death of Constantine P. Cavafy, the Onassis Foundation, in collaboration with the Municipality

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“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 Hirst, Francis Bacon, Jean Dubuffet, Henri Matisse, Keith Haring, as well as three original works by Banksy. “From London to Athens – Important Masters” is the exhibition currently

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.

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,

The chefs that are transforming Glyfada’s culinary scene

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As a new wave of world-class chefs flock to the Athenian Riviera, Glyfada is starting to share in Greece’s exciting gastronomic renaissance. We go behind the kitchen doors of five major openings that have turned this southern suburb into a new foodie destination. The gastronomic identity of Glyfada, for as

Nettle: The wild herb of spring in traditional cuisine

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By Sofia Triantou From wild weed to seasonal delicacy, nettle tells a story of tradition, taste, and springtime cooking in Mediterranean cuisine. Through blanching or cooking, the stinging hairs are neutralised, transforming the plant into a gentle wild green that pairs beautifully with pies, trahanas and herb soups Nettle (Urtica

What is Ethno☰hauntology vol1? Rafael Ramírez and Iakovos Vroutsis talk about Athens’ new festival linking the city to Latin America

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The two creators discuss the manifesto that gave birth to the new film-and-art festival, the challenges of production, and the “haunting” of memory It’s not easy to describe Ethno☰hauntology vol1 in a single phrase. In its press release, it is introduced as a new film and art festival arriving in

“Rude in the Good Way”: Gagosian Presents Roe Ethridge’s First Photography Exhibition in Athens

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Gagosian presents Rude in the Good Way, a photography exhibition by Roe Ethridge, opening at the gallery’s Athens space on January 22 The exhibition marks the artist’s return to the Greek capital. In a previous project in Athens, Ethridge drew parallels between the hybrid nature of his practice and the

Herbs That Improve Sleep

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By Sofia Triantou Nature offers a range of ingredients you can use to create your own sleep tea A good, high-quality night’s sleep prepares us for a productive day, which is why experts recommend sleeping 6–8 hours daily. However, with today’s fast-paced, demanding lifestyle and constant stress, many people struggle

A Short Walk on Mitropoleos: 3 Stops for Sweetness, Opera & Slow Bread

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A short walk along Mitropoleos Street in Athens: Ladurée macarons, the Maria Callas Museum & La Divina café, and slow-fermented bread at 72H Bakery Mitropoleos is one of those Athenian streets that never truly stands still. It breathes with footsteps, espresso breaks, hurried errands that turn into slow strolls and

Hōkō Athens: Where Wood, Plants, and Time Meet

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Hōkō Athens is a design project rooted in woodcraft and indoor plants. Meet Silvia Gudina and Stefanos Lagos, discover their minimalist propagation stations, and explore their community workshops in Kypseli The story of Hōkō Athens doesn’t begin with a business plan, but with a human need: a need for survival,

Lito Karakostanoglou’s anniversary collection and nature as a point of reference

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Marking 25 years of LITO Fine Jewelry, Cosmic Guardians captures a singular moment where nature and expert craftsmanship converge. Α luminous understanding of nature. I met Lito Karakostanoglou a few days ago at her atelier in Kolonaki, on the occasion of her new collection, Cosmic Guardians, a collection that coincides

Herbs that help relieve cold symptoms

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By Sofia Triantou The use of cayenne, garlic, ginger, and thyme to relieve cold symptoms dates back centuries across many different cultures around the world. The common cold is usually treated with decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants, and antipyretics. Alongside these medications, herbs have traditionally been used for centuries to help

Exhibitions to Look Forward to in Greece in 2026

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2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for exhibitions in Greece, with major museums and cultural institutions presenting projects that span contemporary art, photography, design, archaeology and historical research. From large-scale public installations and long-awaited retrospectives to the reopening of important exhibition spaces, the year’s programme reflects both

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