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Matala Beach Festival in Crete Ready to Kick Off
Matala Beach Festival will take place in an atmosphere full of music and fun in Matala, Crete, from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21, with the participation of many Greek and foreign artists. The festival will also include creative activities...
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Greek Politicians and Artists Attend Athens Pride
The 11th annual Athens Pride took place in downtown Athens on Saturday, June 13. This year’s event used the slogan “Take a Stand,” demanding equal rights for the LGBT community. Greek artists such as Polina, Demy, Melisses, Marietta Fafouti and...
Art
European Short Film Festival FILME to Take Place in Thessaloniki
Young artists will have the opportunity to present their work and distinguish themselves at the European Short Film Festival FILME that will take place in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, for the fourth consecutive year, from May 28 to 31.
The festival organizers...
Art
Bonhams Organizing Greek Art Sale on April 28
Privately owned British auction house Bonhams is organizing a Greek Art sale in London on April 28, featuring the works of various 19th century Greek artists. Nicholaos Gysis’ (1842-1901) “Little girl,” a painting estimated at 50,000-70,000 pounds, will be leading...
Art
Greek Artists’ Work Sold at Bonhams Auction in London
All of Yiannis Moralis’ art pieces were sold at Bonhams Greek Sale in London. In total, the auction raised 2,190,000 euros, while Moralis’ work was sold at prices much higher than the original estimates.
Moralis was a master of geometric abstraction...
Art
Nine Greek Artists in Paris Exhibition
Nine Greek artists will participate in this year's biggest European art exhibition "Art en Capital" in Paris, France. This is the sixth time Greek artists exhibit their works in the prestigious art show that will run November 25-30 at...
Art
Significant Modern Greek Art Piece Auctioned by Bonhams
One of the most significant Greek modern art pieces, "Dark noon" by Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, will be auctioned in London on November 25 at Bonhams Greek Art sale. The art piece is estimated at 250,000 to 300,000 GBP and it is...
Culture
DW: 'Greek Artists Defy Economic Crisis'
The German newspaper Deutsche Welle published an article today, June 9, on Greek artists, focusing on how they have dealt with the economic crisis in Greece. It has been one year since the state television and radio broadcaster ERT was...
Greece
Historic Cafés in Athens Completely Gone
Almost all historic cafés in Athens are now sadly gone. These places were more than just mere cafés; they were meeting places for artists, politicians and authors for several years. The majority of these buildings are now demolished. The...
Canada
Greek Photographers Exhibition in Toronto
The exhibition, entitled Identity, is organized by the Greek America Foundation during Greek Film & Foto Week (GFFW) in Toronto, Canada. The event is part of Scotiabank Festival, the largest photography festival in the world which takes place from...