THE ART project inspired by quotes about art from various creatives, entitled ‘#23 #24 APOFTHEVGMATA’ continues with the third group art exhibition in the heart of Athens, in Kolonaki, at the historical site of the Hellenic-French Association on the theme of the words of the great and much-translated Greek poet, Constantine P. Cavafy: “Of fundamental … Continue reading
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Vyrra’s ‘Ninemia’ at artzone42
THE SOLO exhibition of works by Maria Vyrra at artzone42, entitled ‘Ninemia’ (Stillness), presents this artist’s paintings created between 2020 and 2022. These works take expressionism to a new contemporary vista, with its world of colour, emotion and bold brushwork, but Vyrra combines expressionism with her own unique painting techniques, in this way forging her … Continue reading
Nikolakopoulou’s ‘Inner Triumph’ at the MCF
THE SOLO exhibition of Epy Nikolakopoulou will be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 7, at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation (MCF), at 7pm. The exhibition, entitled ‘Inner Triumph’, runs till November 30. Nikolakopoulou has said of her artistic process: “One day, that seems not so long ago, I felt the need to ‘track’ the path that the … Continue reading
Bicknell and Winstone at FokiaNou
FOKIANOU ART SPACE will be presenting a two-person collaborative show with Athens-based artist John Bicknell and London-based artist Erika Winstone, who first met as MA students at the Slade School University College London in 1981 and have been close friends since. The upcoming exhibition entitled “Host” began as a self-initiated residency hosted by artist John Bicknell in … Continue reading
In Focus: Iranian artist Marjan Fahimi’s return to Domus
IRANIAN artist Marjan Fahimi had first exhibited at Domus Art Gallery in 2016, together with Giusy Lauriola in the exhibition ‘Dreamland’. She now returns to the gallery for a solo exhibition entitled ‘Crossover’, curated by Giulia Coccia. The exhibition will be inaugurated on Saturday, October 21. Fahimi’s work speaks of movement, flowing rhythms and … Continue reading
‘Outraged by pleasure’ in Chalandri
IN A LETTER dated September 29, 1962, writer Nikos Kachtitsis (1926–1970) addresses his friend Epameinondas Ch. Gonatas (1924–2006), writer of O Taxidiotis [The Traveller] (1945), with dismay at the latter’s doubts about the aforementioned debut short story of his: “…I am stunned by your cruel and dismissive manner vis-à-vis this little masterpiece of yours, which … Continue reading
‘Art and Creativity’ returns to Voula
ΤΗΕ ΕΧΗΙΒΙΤΙΟΝ “Art and Creativity” returns to the southern suburbs for the third consecutive year at the Cultural Hub of Voula (Pnevmatiki Estia Voulas), offering an artistic feast full of color, inspiration and originality. In addition to the earlier art exhibitions organized by the Cultural Association of Voula “Hypatia” (President Ifigenia Amorgianou), at other venues, … Continue reading
Creative confessions in Kolonaki
Fifteen artists get together at the Hellenic-French League to confess their creativity, in an exhibition inspired by Camus’ words. Opens Sep 18, 5-9pm. Continue reading
Review: Art Athina’s 30th dive into contemporary art
From contemporary tapestries to paintings, performance art and video, there’s something for everyone at Art Athina’s 30th fair. Runs Sep 14-17. Continue reading
A unique vernissage at Thalia
To the sound of ancient harp music, the exhibition ‘Through the Eyes of Aphrodite’ was inaugurated with success. Runs till September 30 at Thalia Gallery, Alimos. Continue reading