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Athens Airport Hosts Marathon Exhibit
Athens main international airport together with the Marathon Run Museum are presenting a contemporary-art exhibition -- "Marathon Universe".
The exhibition will be on display for passengers until the end of May 2018.
Marathon Universe presents different works by Greek sculptor Nikos Yorgos...
Culture
Lost for Words: Greek Artists Interpret the Tower of Babel
As from Monday, the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania presents the exhibition "Artists of Chania interpret the Tower of Babel".
A group of artists from the Cretan city will use the whole building to present their visual work on the...
Art
Bonhams: Making Greek Art a Must-Have for Collectors Around the World
Bonhams Modern and Contemporary Greek Art sales have been a successful and eagerly anticipated feature of the London auction calendar for about fifteen years now.
As the only international auction house to hold dedicated sales of Greek art twice a...
Greece
Renowned Greek Painter Dimitris Mytaras Dies at 83
One of Greece's most important artists, Dimitris Mytaras, passed away on Thursday at age 83. Mytaras was the most renowned contemporary Greek painter while his works were showcased globally. During the time of the Greek military junta of 1967-1974,...
Art
A Walk Around Athens' Lesser-Known Museums
Athens is a city of great cultural significance, with a recorded history of at least 3,400 years. The cultural heritage of the city's classical era is still evident, represented by numerous ancient monuments and works of art, the most...
Art
Bonhams Greek Art Sale: Old World Meets New Works By Greek Stars in London
An exceptional array of works by three Greek major contemporary artists with a strong following among American collectors will be featured in Bonhams Greek Art sale in London, November 25.
Among the most fascinating works is the maquette for Lucas...
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3rd Little Paris of Athens Festival to Take Place in the Greek Capital
Music, photographic exhibitions, street painting, café theater, lectures, social rendezvous and educational programs are scheduled to take place during the 3rd Little Paris of Athens multi-festival, co-organized by the Athens Art Network and the City of Athens Cultural, Sport...
Art
Art Exhibition from the Center of Athens Travels to Toronto
The Contemporary Greek Art Institute presents the exhibition "Open Archive: Public art from the center of Athens" in Toronto, Canada. The exhibition focuses on public Greek art that has been installed or was proposed for the historical center of the city of...
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5th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art
The 5th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art has promised an entertaining and educative summer to the public, filled with exhibitions in various cultural venues across the northern Greek city.
The Biennale opened on June 24 and will continue through the...
Art
Charming Portraits by Gysis Lead Bonhams Greek Art Sale in London
A painting of his daughter, Penelope, by Nicholaos Gysis (1842-1901) is one of the leading works in Bonhams Greek Art sale in London on April 28th. It is estimated at £50,000-70,000.
Painted in 1882, the work, entitled Little girl, the...