VISUAL ARTS

Ghika’s journey from West to East
CULTURE

Thirty years after the passing of influential Greek artist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, the Benaki Museum unveils an exhibition celebrating his transformative 1958 journey from West to East.


Katelyn Ledford | Athens | To November 19
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Dio Horia Gallery (16 Porinou) presents Katelyn Ledford’s solo exhibition “Tired Illusions.” The exhibition features the American artist’s paintings and three-dimensional works that explore the shifting complexities of interpersonal relationships

A journey through art and identity
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The contemporary art exhibition “Wanderlust / All Passports’”opens a portal to exploration, both internal and external, in the heart of Athens, at the architectural marvel of the Schliemann-Mela Mansion at 46 Panepistimiou Street.


An exciting season for art aficionados
CULTURE

From big group shows at the country’s top institutions to fascinating solo exhibitions at the city’s galleries and art spaces, this is a great time to plan a visual arts-hopping tour of Athens.


Gaitis-Simossi Museum | Ios | September 14
WHAT'S ON

The Gaitis-Simossi Museum, dedicated to the works of renowned painter Yannis Gaitis and sculptor Gabriella Simossi, will officially open on the island of Ios on September 14. Gaitis, one of Greece’s most significant contemporary artists, had a deep love for Ios, which served as his personal retreat.



Art Athina | Athens | September 19-23
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Art Athina, Greece’s largest annual art event and one of the oldest fairs in Europe, will take place at the Zappeion Exhibition Hall from September 19 to 23.


When Henry Moore climbed the Acropolis
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Henry Moore’s Fallen Warrior. An exhibition which opens at the Gagosian in Athens on September 12, examines the connections between Moore’s artistic style and ancient Greek art.

Rare fresco of Virgin Mary found on Naxos
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A rare fresco of the Virgin Mary recently discovered on the island of Naxos by the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades is expected to shed light on the history of Byzantine painting in the Aegean before the era of the iconoclastic controversy.