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Alexandros Iolas: The Rise and Tragic Fall of Greece’s Greatest Art Collector
The story of Alexandros Iolas, Greece's greatest art collector, reads, appropriately, like a Greek tragedy.
Ancient Greece
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world.
Ancient Greece
Eight Magnificent Greek Works of Art Found in Foreign Museums
The Parthenon Marbles are the most famous of all the Greek antiquities displayed in museums outside the country.
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10 Priceless Masterpieces in the National Gallery of Greece
The most long awaited re-opening is that of Greece's National Gallery, which houses countless masterpieces of Greek art.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Treasures of Paris
Numerous artistic treasures from or inspired by Greece are housed in Paris museums. Undoubtedly, the foundation of Western civilization is rooted in Greece, and, whether architecture, philosophy, or other facets of human existence, the Hellenes (Greeks) were pioneers and...
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Greek Artist Captures Essence of Hellenism Through Pop Art
Greek artist Caroline Rovithi is motivated by the motto "All You Need is Greece," when creating her bright, bold, and empowering artwork.
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Eleni Boukoura-Altamoura, the First Great Female Greek Painter
The artist Eleni Boukoura-Altamoura is widely known as the first great female Greek painter —although there were likely many talented Greek women artists throughout history who were not recognized.
Boukoura-Altamoura's incredible talent and tragic life inspired her works, which often...
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Ten Unique Murals in Athens, From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
Athens is a city filled with graffiti and murals of all kinds. Looking at the street art around it can help you get to the soul of the city!
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Yannis Tsarouchis: The Voice of Modern Greek Art
Yannis Tsarouchis was one of the most prominent figures of Greek art.
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John Craxton: The British Painter with a Greek Soul
British painter John Craxton, who lived from 1922 until 2009, is known for his iconic depiction of his beloved second home—Greece.
The life and work of this extraordinary philhellene are the subjects of a new exhibition called "John Craxton: A...