Something remarkable has been happening to opera in Greece. Since 2017, when the Greek National Opera left its historic Olympia Theatre in downtown Athens and moved to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on the city’s waterfront, the company’s relationship with its audience has been transformed. Sold-out performances have become the norm; the quality and […]
Anyone predicting in early 2000 that Athens would evolve into an important point on the international contemporary art map would almost certainly have received a skeptical look. Greece didn’t have a fully operational Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) at the turn of the century, nor a biennale, nor even a consistent presence of artists at […]
The archaeological site of the Palace of Pella, the birthplace and childhood home of Alexander the Great, has officially opened to the public, marking a major milestone in the long-term effort to make one of ancient Macedonia’s most important monuments accessible and understandable to visitors. The palace complex, covering roughly 70 acres, occupies a prominent […]
By Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis In the Peloponnese, where sparks carve fleeting arcs of light inside the silence of a workshop, one creator is redefining what contemporary sculpture can be. Spyros Lemonias, Mechanical Engineer and founder of Crazy Metal Sculptures, takes a material known for its hardness and rigidity and reshapes it into art infused with […]
A notable Greek presence was recorded at the Artista Awards 2025, held in Manila, Philippines, where Vicky Dalli received a distinguished recognition in one of the event’s key categories. The ceremony, which brought together prominent figures from the fields of art, media, and the global creative industry, highlighted emerging talents and individuals with strong artistic […]
Greek Achievements Shine at the Artista Achievers Awards 2025 Honors for Journalists Lena Kyropoulos and Dimitrios Kannavos – Third International Award for Actress Vicky Dalli* The Artista Achievers Awards 2025 concluded with a spectacular celebration of global talent, recognizing outstanding achievements across journalism, cinema and cultural creativity. This year’s ceremony highlighted a strong Greek presence, […]
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) has announced the names of five finalists for its €10,000 biennial Tajsa Roma Cultural Heritage Prize Award taking place on Saturday, at the historic Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, Romania.
Jordan’s capital, Amman, still bears Greek influence dating back to the Hellenistic era, when it was named Philadelphia by Ptolemy II after its conquest in 285 BC.
By Dimitris Kannavos Solon Kladas stands as one of the most distinguished figures in Cyprus’s contemporary music scene. A maestro, musician, and educator with an international footprint, he combines deep musical knowledge with artistic passion, serving the art of choral and orchestral music with integrity and devotion both in Cyprus and abroad. 📚 Studies and […]
In the heart of Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia, a new cultural space is born! Petrosophy is an international cultural centre dedicated to art, cinema, poetry, philosophy, and human connection. It was lovingly created by Petra Terzi—director, producer, and international festival organizer—with a vision to become a “bridge” of culture between Greece, Cyprus, and the world. 📍 […]
