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
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Ghika: From West to East
THIRTY years after the death of the great Greek artist, Nikos Hatzikyriakos-Ghika, the Benaki Museum has organized an exhibition dedicated to his journey, from the West to the East, in 1958. “Ghika: A Journey from West to East” runs till February 16 at the Benaki Pireos. Continue reading
Mamidakis Foundation’s Art Prize
The George & Aristea Mamidakis Foundation invites applications from Greek and interenational artists for the 2025 Art Prize. Continue reading
‘Wanderlust’ at Schliemann – Melas Mansion
NON-PROFIT cultural organisation artefact athens presents wanderlust / all passports, a contemporary art exhibition
curated by Kostas Prapoglou, which will take place at the impressive Schliemann – Melas mansion in central Athens. Opening Oct 17, 7-11pm. Runs till Nov 17. Continue reading
‘Art & Creativity #4’ in Voula
‘Art & Creativity’ returns to Voula, for the fourth consecutive year. Runs 19-20 October. Opening on October 19, 7pm. Continue reading
‘Stoa 01’ at Orfanidou Arcade
ORFANIDOU Arcade in the heart of Athens is transformed into an art exhibition, featuring the works of 22 artists. Opening on October 5. Runs till October 12. 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
In focus: Pela Tampakaki’s eternal summer
Pela Tampakaki talks about her experience as a student of Mytaras. Her exhibition opens September 26 at Tsantilis Art. Runs till October 6. Continue reading
Art Athina 2024, at Zappeion
ART ATHINA strikes again, in its 31st edition, and with 71 galleries from Greece and abroad gathering under the roof of Zappeion Megaron, in the heart of Athens’ National Gardens (Ethnikos Kipos). Runs through Monday, September 23. Continue reading
‘Henry Moore and Greece’ at Gagosian
GAGOSIAN GALLERY in Athens presents the work of Henry Moore, and illuminates the artist’s fascination with ancient Greek art. Runs till October 26. Continue reading