Two new exhibitions at EMΣT: ‘The Greek Month in London 1975, 50 Years On – Art at a Time of Political Change’, plus ‘Sea Garden’. Other shows are still running. ‘Why Look at Animals? A Case for the Rights of Non-Human Lives, is on view until April 2026. Continue reading
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Rakowitz’s Lamassu at the Acropolis Museum
THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM and NEON Organization present the second part of the ‘Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures trilogy’: Michael Rakowitz’s ‘Lamassu of Nineveh’ (2018). The work is a major sculptural extension of Michael Rakowitz’s ongoing series ‘The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist’. The first part of the exhibition runs till October 31, 2025, while the sculptural installation (the second part of the exhibition) will remain in the outdoor garden till October 31, 2026. Continue reading
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
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
Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures
A TRILOGY of exhibitions bridging ancient cultures and contemporary art has begun, bringing together the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, the Acropolis Museum, the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens, and NEON. Continue reading
Achilleas Tsantilis on counterfeit art
THERE have been many counterfeit works of Greek art circulating in recent years. In Thessaloniki, 930 counterfeit works were found in December. Some words of advice from an expert. Continue reading
Tsoumas’ research on Greek art & design
Johannis Tsoumas: artist and prolific writer and researcher. Here is a presentation of two of his books. Tsoumas is currently participating in cheapart week, which runs till Dec 23. Continue reading
‘Art in Gold’ at the Benaki
THE BENAKI MUSEUM is currently presenting an exhibition dedicated to the most immaculate gold creations of ancient jewellery-makers, but also combining these antiquities with some contemporary jewellery that has been inspired by them. The exhibition ‘Art in Gold: Jewellery in Hellenistic Times’ runs till April 27. Continue reading
NEON’s ‘space of togetherness’
NEON’s exhibition ‘space of togetherness’, at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece | School of Athens – Irene Papas. Runs till 20 October 2024. Continue reading
In focus: Mons Jorgensen’s ‘Passage to Zappeion’
Stella Sevastopoulos talks to the multi-disciplinary artist Mons Jorgensen, whose paintings left a deep impression on visitors of Art Athina this year. Continue reading