What does a forensic scientist, an artist and an explorer of computational arts have in common? They are all one and the same person: Geeta Roopnarine, who has combined her many skills and knowledge, plus her diverse cultural backgrounds, to create intriguing art forms. A selection of them will be on show to the public, … Continue reading
After the exhibition ‘my hEART’ at the Hellenic-French Association on Kolonaki Square, comes the exhibition ‘Small Surprises’, which presents the beauty of small works. Often, small works are more intimate, and intricate. And more affordable! Some lovely jewellery designs are also on show. Organised by Dimitris Lazarou in collaboration with Arthub Athens and Tonia Nisotaki. … Continue reading
NOSTALGIA was one thing that grew in parallel to the pandemic, with people wistfully remembering things like, when they used to go to the movies, on family outings, holidays etc. ‘The Good Old Days’ is also the subject of Fokianou Art Space’s upcoming show which opens on Friday, May 13, and which is curated by … Continue reading
Stella Sevastopoulos interviews Dimitris Lazarou, α person of many talents, who has organized many exhibitions both online and in real space, whilst also promoting the work of contemporary Greek artists. His online exhibition ‘Woman Evolution 200’, which comprises the work of 113 artists, recently premiered also as a video presentation of the works, accompanied by … Continue reading
Stella Sevastopoulos of ‘Art Scene Athens’ catches up with artists and gallery owner Georgina Theou, at the opening of the show ‘Figura’, at artzone42 gallery. A brief moment of culture in Athens during the lockdown. Continue reading
SYMBOLISM is a movement which has influenced the whole course of modern and contemporary art, while its roots go back to ancient times. The group of artists known as ARC (Art Revisited Collective), along with some guest artists, have gotten together to create the show ‘New Symbols’, at the Chili Art Gallery in Thissio. This … Continue reading
DUTCH artist Sef Berkers escaped the Covid pandemic and the lockdown in New York just in time after his art exhibition took place in the Big Apple. His works however haven’t made it back yet. The experience of this city changed his life and his art in unexpected ways. Back in his studio in Venlo, … Continue reading
The Herod Atticus Odeon has seen some interesting art interventions around its premises, but never actually inside the ancient theatre. But this summer will change that, with the work of Dionisis Kavallieratos. NEON and the Athens & Epidaurus Festival are pleased to announce a newly commissioned site-specific installation by Greek artist Dionisis Kavallieratos at the … Continue reading
CULTURAL EVENTS are starting to rev up in Athens these days, and art exhibitions are back on the agenda. FokiaNou Art Space is therefore pleased to present “Interstitial Places”, a two-person exhibition by Jane Grover and Dimitra Maltabe. In order to allow for social distancing, the opening will take place over two evenings, the 11th … Continue reading
Stella Sevastopoulos caught up with artist Marina Syntelis, who found herself creating some interesting commissions during the lockdown, for customers abroad. MARINA SYNTELIS has been hailed as one of the world’s finest hyper realistic seascape painters of today. Her powerful wave images have become especially popular over the past two years, and her rising recognition … Continue reading
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