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
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
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
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
Situated in the heart of Athens, Andie Art has a new space, and a new programme packed with interesting events and collaborations. The inauguration of the new space is scheduled Sep 29. Continue reading
Art Athina returns bigger and better for its 30th edition, with 67 art galleries participating. Runs Sep 14-17 at the Zappeion Mansion. Continue reading
The year 2023 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary since the death of photographer Elly Sougioultzoglou-Seraidari (1899-1998), better known as Nelly’s. The Nelly’s retrospective runs at the Benaki Pireos till July 23. Continue reading
The Gaitis retrospective at the Theocharakis Foundation presents this artist’s men in hats and suits in all sorts of scenes and predicaments. Together with his works, are exhibited those of his wife, artist Gabriella Simossi. Runs till May 14. Continue reading
Stella Sevastopoulos talks to artist Maria Matala, whose literary experience and painterly oeuvre go hand in hand towards pushing the boundaries towards a freer artistic process. Matala is currently participating in the group exhibition organized by Dimitris Lazarou, entitled ‘My hand tells me what I think’, which honours the 50th anniversary since Picasso’s death, and runs till April 9 at the Tsichritzis Foundation for the Visual Arts in Kifissia. Continue reading
Christos Pallantzas’s returns to the Evripides gallery with landscapes and cityscapes that are evocatively portrayed. Opens Thursday, March 30. Runs till April 29. Continue reading
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