The Hellenic Authors Society, the National Book Centre of Greece (EKEBI), and the Municipality of Thessaloniki are co-organizing the 1st Interbalkan Poetry Festival within the framework of the 9th Thessaloniki International Book Fair, to take place from May 24th to May 27th. “The idea of an Interbalkan Poetry festival was first introduced in 2010”, said [...]
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100 Years Since the Birth of Nikiforos Vrettakos
On January 1st, 2012, 100 years had elapsed since the birth of the great Laconian poet Nikiforos Vrettakos, the poet of love, peace and humanism. Nikiforos Vrettakos published more than 20 collections of poetry, several novels and numerous other erudite dissertations, and came to be acclaimed as one of the most versatile poets of his [...]
“Kazantzakis and the Arab World” Exhibition at Egyptian Cultural Centre of Athens
“Kazantzakis and the Arab World” is the title of the pending exhibition to be hosted at the Egyptian Cultural Centre of Athens from February 28 to March 3, within the framework of international celebrations of the 55th anniversary of the author’s death, organized by the International Society of Nikos Kazantzakis’ Friends. In the inauguration of [...]
Exhibition in Thesprotia Celebrates 50 Years of Asterix
Courageous and smart Asterix le Gaulois and his best friend Obelix with the magic powers are still fighting against Julius Caesar’s legions in the Archaeological Museum of Thesprotia. The periodical exhibition entitled “50 Years of Asterix” is being hosted at the Museum in Igoumenitsa and has become an educational meeting point for the local schools. [...]
Thessaloniki to Host 4th EnergyTech Expo
The city of Thessaloniki will host the 4th EnergyTech exhibition on renewable and conventional energy sources and energy saving technology from February 16 to 19, under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change. Participation is expected to reach and even exceed last year’s visitors of 40,000. The event is recognized as [...]
British Council Collection Presents Modern Art Exhibition at Benaki Museum
Roughly 150 works by 30 artists, including Keith Arnatt, Helen Chadwick, Peter Doig, Gilbert & George, Damien Hirst, Mark Titchner, Sarah Lucas and Mark Wallinger, will be on display in the exhibition entitled “Made in Britain: Modern Art from the British Council Collection”, to open on February 15 at Benaki Museum in Athens. The exhibition, [...]
‘Cultural Intervals’ Photography Exhibition by Ambassador Vassilis Papaioannou
Over 100 photos taken by Greece’s Ambassador to Cyprus Vassilis Papaioannou during his diplomatic career are currently on display in Nicosia. Entitled Cultural Intervals, the exhibition is organised with the assistance of the Cyprus Photographic Society and will only be on display at the Melina Mercouri Hall until Saturday, leaving visitors just a precious few [...]
’14F/21GR : Young Architects in Greece and France’ Exhibition at Benaki Museum
The ’14F/21GR Emerging Architects in France and Greece’ exhibition will be initiated at Benaki Museum on the 7th of February. Greek and French architects are taking part in the exhibition. The exhibition reveals the limits of architectural practice through photographs and digital screenings. The coordinators of the exhibition include architects Anna Skiada and Panos Dragonas, [...]
Byzantine and Christian Museum To Host Danish Per Kirkeby Exhibition
Internationally recognized Danish artist, Per Kirkeby, will have his work exhibited in Greece for the first time this February at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens. The exhibition, entitled “A creative dialogue with Byzantine Art” inlcudes 29 of Kirkeby’s works and will open its doors to the public on February 1, at 19:30. A [...]
Museum in Thessaloniki Presents Ancient Greek Technology Exhibit
The Technology Museum has been active in Northern Greece since 1978. During those years it has passed through various stages of development. To date, over 1.500.000 individuals – most of them young people – have taken part in its various activities and have found the museum’s environment to be ideal for finding out about, and [...]
‘Evliya Çelebi: The Book of Travels’ Exhibition in Thessaloniki
The exhibition ‘Evliya Çelebi: The Book of Travels’ opened on Tuesday, January 24th, and will run through the 17th of February at the Archaelogical Museum of Thessaloniki. As part of the program ‘Our Shared Europe’, this exhibition aims to foster dialogue for mutual respect and understanding with the Islamic communities of Europe. Evliya Çelebi, a [...]
‘Pellegrino Artusi and Italian Unification in Cooking’ Exhibition in Athens
A documentary exhibition entitled “Pellegrino Artusi and Italian unification in cooking” opens tomorrow, Saturday January 21, at the prestigious 47 Patission Street in Athens. The show is being put together by the Italian Cultural Institute in the Greek capital, in collaboration with the Emilia-Romagna region and the Casa Artusi foundation. Pellegrino Artusi, the exhibition catalogue [...]
Calendar – Exhibits, Concerts, Fun
- Victoria Hislop Presents her Νew Novel in Agios Nikolas of Crete February 22, 2012
- 1st Interbalkan Poetry Festival to be Held During Thessaloniki’s 9th Book Fair February 21, 2012
- 100 Years Since the Birth of Nikiforos Vrettakos February 20, 2012
- Diaspora Documentarian Athina Krikeli Honored for her Overall Work in Larissa February 20, 2012
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