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Eozen Agopian’s ‘See Through’
Eozen Agopian’s solo exhibition ‘Sea Through’, at Eleftheria Tseliou gallery runs through January 31, 2026.
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The 10 (+2) best art museums in Athens
A guide to the museums with the most art in Athens, but also other cultural institutions and galleries that complete the art scene of Athens! Continue reading
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Interview with Mihalarias: Greek artists don’t play by the rules
According to Stavros Mihalarias, a prominent restorer and art dealer of Greece, the Greek artists are the bad boys of art, because they don’t play by the rules. To find out more, read my interview with him, where we also discuss his relationship with the recently deceased artist Takis, who’s show is on at … Continue reading
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Lila Papoula: The artistic narratives of ruined walls
‘Art Scene Athens’ talks to artist Lila Papoula about her exhibition ‘Walls that were hiding our faces’, at the Evripides Gallery, which runs till December 9: IN THE EIGHTIES, artist Lila Papoula searched the streets for derelict walls, which she photographed. She was drawn to these remaining fragments of people’s lives, not only because of … Continue reading
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Hadjiandreou: Making portraits come to life
‘Art Scene Athens’ talks to artist Maria Hadjiandreou about her new exhibition entitled ‘The Gaze’, at Gallery 7, in which the artist not only captures the character of her sitters but also searches deep into their psyche: MARIA Hadjiandreou’s work of the last two years are portraits inspired by the artist’s heightened sensibility. Whilst perusing … Continue reading
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Kaplanon 11: A historic house tale unraveled via Velonis’ art
‘Art Scene Athens’ speaks with artist Kostis Velonis at his exhibition opening, to get some feedback on his new installation project, commissioned by NEON Organisation, that explores the intriguing sociopolitical and personal history of a beautiful neoclassical home in the heart of Athens: EACH HOUSE has its story – a narrative about its many occupants … Continue reading
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Varotsos: ‘Art is life and the transformation of life into art’
LIKE HIS beloved material of glass, which he has tirelessly transformed into monumental sculptural forms, Costas Varotsos is sharp, cool and transparent – in the sense that he is unafraid to speak his mind. There are not many contemporary Greek sculptors who are also international names, however Varotsos is one of them. With his public … Continue reading
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Mylonas interview (part 2)
I RECENTLY interviewed one of Greece’s most well-known and definitely most contemporary of artists – Eleni Mylonas – for the Athens Insider Magazine . As is the case with interviews, a lot of material remains unpublished. I felt it was a shame to let this material get lost in time, and to never be shared, because … Continue reading
Verghi: The plight and pleasures of a pioneering plein air painter
THERE are so many elements that converge in Chryssa Verghi’s art. Among her painted odes to nature, you will spot references to certain crucial crossroads in the history of art and landscape painting, such as her painted encomium to Monet ‘s ‘ Water Lillies’, a touch of Romanticism’s passion for the sublime and mystical in … Continue reading
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Zoomorphic art: Bridging Past and Present
Zoomorphic art and ceramics come together in an intriguing exhibition at TAF (The Art Foundation) in Monastiraki. Opens Thurs, Oct 23. Runs till Nov 2. Continue reading
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Athenian cats in focus at Andie Art
A SPECIAL GROUP ART EXHIBITION with the title ‘Athenian Cats’ is running at Andie Art Gallery, aiming to support and strengthen the work of Dorotea’s Cats Rescue, created by actress/model Dorotea Mercuri. The exhibition runs till October 31. Continue reading
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Antonios’ 40-year art project at Ekfrasi
ΕKFRASI-YIANNA GRAMMATOPOULOU is presenting the solo exhibition of Antonios entitled ‘ESPACE DE MÉMOIRE 1985 – 2025’. The exhibition runs till October 25. Continue reading
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Art Explora: the museum boat in Piraeus
Catch the boat museum in Piraeus with a whole host of events. Runs through October 12. Continue reading
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‘All aboard’ at Athens International Airport
‘All aboard’, brings together the works of 40 artists at Athens International Airport. Curated by Kostas Prapoglou, this exhibition allows visitors to travel into the world of contemporary art. Runs till Nov 9. Continue reading
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‘Safe Haven’ by Mary Cox & Sarah Ettlinger
SAFE HAVEN showcases two separate bodies of work by artists Mary Cox and Sarah Ettlinger, which address a common theme where sanctuary meets uncertainty. Opens at Lefas Municipal Gallery, Psychiko, on Wednesday, Oct 1. Runs till Nov 6. Continue reading
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Art Athina 2025: A contemporary panorama of art
The art fair Art Athina returns once more to Zappeion, heralding the beginning of the Autumnal art season in Athens with a whole host of creativity and events to be enjoyed by young and old. Runs through Monday, September 22. Continue reading
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First Greek art space at LA’s TRYST
FOKIANOU ART SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the third edition of the TRYST Alternative Art Fair, taking place at the Torrance Art Museum (TAM) in Los Angeles from July 11 to 13, 2025. Continue reading
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Slice of the South Bronx in the heart of Athens
RIGHT IN THE CENTRE OF MONASTIRAKI, ATHENS, there beats a Southern Bronx pulse at the moment, in the form of the unique group art exhibition entitled “Made in the South Bronx”, at the TAF, The Art Foundation. Runs till July 20. Continue reading
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Takis 1∞: Explore the Artist’s Journey in Athens and Andros
The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, with the support of the Takis Foundation, honours the centenary of the birth of artist Panayiotis Vassilakis – known as Takis (1925-2019) – with a major retrospective exhibition. Runs till Nov 2. Continue reading
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