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A major celebration for independent bookstores returns across Greece

Events·News

From May 25 to 30, independent bookstores across Greece and Cyprus once again open their doors for a week dedicated to stories, encounters, and the power of community. Small Bookstores Week returns for its fifth edition, transforming neighborhoods into vibrant spaces of culture and creative exchange. With more than 140 independent bookstores participating this year, the initiative continues to highlight

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Athens Biennale 2027: STASIS/EKSTASIS opens on 2 April 2027 at the former Public Tobacco Factory of the Hellenic Parliament

Τhe Athens Biennale 2027: STASIS/EKSTASIS unveiled its eighth edition, titled STASIS/EKSTASIS, curated by Thiago de Paula Souza under the artistic direction of Poka-Yio. The exhibition will run from 2 April to 27 June 2027 at the former Public Tobacco Factory of the Hellenic Parliament, which will serve as the Biennale’s

Lycabettus Municipal Theatre: See the Full Program for May to July 2026

The Lycabettus Municipal Theatre returns dynamically for the summer of 2026, transforming

International Museum Day at the Acropolis Museum

On Monday, May 18, the Museum will be open from 9 a.m.

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

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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

The Athens Biennale announces its new governance structure and the curator of its 8th edition

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The Athens Biennale enters a new phase: it transforms, expands, and strengthens, adopting a renewed governance structure that includes a Board of Trustees, an Advisory Board, and a Curatorial Committee. This new architecture brings together leading figures from the fields of art, culture, intellectual life and entrepreneurship, working toward a

STOA: Meet the 17 collaborators shaping Athens’ new destination

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With 100% of its spaces now leased, STOA finalizes its ecosystem of collaborators. Following an extensive redevelopment period focused on the preservation and restoration of the historic Arsakeio Arcade, works are progressing at an intensive pace within the individual spaces, placing STOA on the final stretch before welcoming its first

The G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2026 awarded to “Chronotopia” by Caitlind r.c. Brown & Wayne Garrett (Canada)

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The G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation announces the winners of the 2026 Art Prize, Caitlind r.c. Brown & Wayne Garrett from Canada, for their proposal Chronotopia. The proposal, unanimously selected by the Evaluation Committee among more than 410 submissions from around the world, stood out for its strong conceptual framework,

Odeon of Herodes Atticus: Its Revival Set in Motion – Comprehensive Restoration Studies Underway

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The overarching restoration concept is grounded in the preservation of all existing structural and architectural elements, alongside the implementation of only the absolutely necessary reinforcements, additions, or reconstructions of lost sections. The preparation of interdisciplinary studies for the protection and enhancement of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, on the southern

ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2026 – Open Call for Film Submissions

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ANIMASYROS, the largest International Animation Festival in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, returns from 21 to 27 September 2026 to the capital of the Cyclades, Ermoupoli, inviting creators from around the world to submit their films by 1 June 2026. The ANIMASYROS 2026 program includes seven competition

The Artwork “Aioliko” by international sculptor Takis in the heart of Athens

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The iconic kinetic sculpture “Aioliko” by internationally renowned Greek artist Takis is now installed in the heart of Athens, celebrating 100 years since his birth with a major public art initiative. The artwork Aioliko by the internationally renowned sculptor Takis is now located in the heart of Athens. On the

Onassis AiR: Open Call for the Onassis Foundation’s International Artistic Research and Residency Program

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After six successful years supporting nearly 250 Fellows from around the world, Onassis AiR has evolved into an interdisciplinary hub for the exchange of ideas and practices among Greek and international artists and researchers. Once again this year, Onassis AiR invites artists from across the globe to apply to the