The celebrated London Philharmonia Orchestra, whose past conductors have included legendary maestros such as Toscanini, Klemperer, Karajan and Mutti, resumes as of this year its prolific artistic activity, having as its principal conductor the promising Finnish maestro Santtu-Matias Rouvali, whose consummate musicianship has won the Orchestra’s trust. Under his direction, the Orchestra promises a reading full of dynamism of Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fourth Symphony and Rossini’s Semiramide Overture. Today’s concert also features South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, winner of the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, who will be performing a true pianistic feat, playing the soloist’s part in Prokofiev’s extremely demanding Second piano concerto.

FokiaNou Art is pleased to present “Collage Remix”, a group show curated by Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris. The increasing popularity of collage among artists and art-appreciators is due to its ability to describe the world in a multifaceted way. Often using mass-produced images, it mirrors the historical and political context in which it is created. Because of the juxtapositions used in collage, the medium can avoid both linear thinking and traditional binary dichotomies. Additionally, by using found or readymade images or objects, the medium subverts the traditional importance of the idea of the lone creative genius, while also acting as a democratic, low-tech medium accessible by most people.

 

Seventeen artists were invited to submit analog and digital collage work, in 2 and 3 dimensions. Participating artists:  Nola Abboud, Mary Cox, Kelly Koumarianou, Helen Kyrkilis, Loula Levedi, Annette Luycx, Dimitra Maltabe, Konstantine Matsoukas, Dionisios Pappas, Nikos Podias, Geeta Roopnarine, Fiona Spathopoulou, Giorgos Spyropoulos, Christina-Sylvia Simantira, Panagiotis Voulgaris, Piyi Wong, Kiveli Zachariou.

Curated by Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris

 

FokiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens. The space encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community. The space hosts exhibitions, workshops and projects under the direction of two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris. 

Opening: Thursday, 12 May, 17.00
Duration: 12-28 May 2022. 
Hours: Thursday - Saturday 17.00 – 20.00

Wine, the gift of Dionysus! What was the relationship of the ancient Athenians with wine? How did they drink it and what did they accompany it with? But more generally, what did their diet include? Which products were local and which were imported? And what role did they play in the religious life of the city?

These and many other questions are answered by the archaeologists of the Acropolis Museum in an out-of-the-ordinary tour of its collections. A unique experience that is completed in the restaurant on the second floor with views of the Acropolis, with a meal prepared especially for the occasion accompanied by wine tasting with the support of the “Vivlia Chora” Winery.

Date & time: Thursday 12/5, tour on ancient diet (7pm-8pm), tasting at the restaurant (8pm-10pm)

The event is held on the occasion of the "This is Athens City Festival" of the Municipality of Athens.

 

 

The National Historical Museum is pleased to invite guests to a surprise concert event by the Athens Municipal Band at Kolokotroni Square, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 17:30.

Founded in 1885, the Athens Municipal Band performed at the first modern Olympic Games, hosted by Athens in 1896. The ensemble, comprised of 92 distinguished musicians, has worked with world-renowned soloists, including Sokratis Anthis, Spyros Mourikis, Nikolaos Xanthoulis, Gregory Jones and Chen Rui.

Over a period of more than 120 years, the Athens Municipal Band has provided significant cultural and educational output, driven by the aim of constantly improving its high standards, remaining at the fore of all the country’s cultural endeavours, and being regarded as one of Europe’s finest musical ensembles.

The National Historical Museum’s commemorative exhibitions “Revolution 21 Reframed” and “1821 – The Battle of the Square” will be open to the public until 20:00.

The event follows all required guidelines of the public health authority to prevent the spread of COVID 19.

It is a known and beloved recipe. Once every month, a bunch of restaurants and tasty food projects settle their stalls in a roofed, handy for gatherings, arcade next to Fokionos Negri street, open to young, old, baby carriages, wheelchairs and pets.

With different stalls every time, the collective pop up brunch hosted at Kypseli’s Agora, operated by Impact Hub Athens, looks like a small food fair. Well-known delicacies from all over the city, as well as new entries that focus on captivating us with both their taste and their wide smiles, are a good reason for a walk to Kypseli on a Sunday anytime between 11:00 and 17:00.

The event follows all required guidelines of the public health authority to prevent the spread of COVID 19.

At the Municipal Market of Kypseli, Street Outdoors present one of the longest lasting music events of recent years. From 12 noon and for 12 whole hours, World, Balearic and Disco sounds, embrace a space that has hosted thousands of people from all over the world. An event open for everybody, residents of the area, people passing by, as well as visitors of the city who will be at the spot.

Thris Tian, ​​the man who defined the form in which electronic music is consumed in recent years, the DJ who introduced us to the Boiler Room, the radio producer who co-founded Worldwide Fm with Gilles Peterson, undertakes to become the guide to the most magical musical journey he has seen the city lately.

‘’Jazz is dancing with minimalism inside Go Go Penguin’s hadron accelerator’’ mentions the Guardian, while ‘’The New York Times’’ referring to them, states ‘’The band’s members are dedicated in their groove.

They are three youngsters, composing music with jazz instruments, rock dynamic and dance music strategies’’. Their album ‘’v2.0’’ won 2014’s Mercury Prize, they ‘ve signed with Blue Note Records and they are those who will bond young people with jazz music.

They will visit Athens for a unique live appearance at the Acropolis Museum’s terrace for This is Athens City Festival on Monday, May’s 16 under a full moon.

21 all -female artists from Europe & all over the world in the central line-up of the 21st Athens Jazz!

After its special hybrid edition that counts 14 acclaimed bands from 10 countries, 5 live shows & 9 pre-recorded sessions, 3,000 tickets and 20,000 live streaming views, ATJF returns from May 23rd to May 29th 2022 louder and jazzier than ever! 

Since 2001, the Athens Jazz Festival  has been inviting us at the end of spring, just before summer, to a music trip, marking thus the start of the concert season in Athens. The city's longest-running music event, with free admission, has been hosting a variety of international, acclaimed jazz trends, bands and groups from all over the globe, attracting more than 6,000 visitors daily.

Thus, Technopolis has become the setting for a seven-day exciting cultural feast. The Athenians and visitors to the city are invited to participate in an exciting celebration, with jazz music at its core. The Athens Jazz opens its doors to welcome the public from morning till evening, allowing young and old to enjoy a rich - international standards - music program, with live shows and more at Gazi and throughout the city. 

To date, the Athens Jazz has hosted more than 265 international and local bands and 2,900 musicians from 28 countries.

 

The Meet Market is back again, hand in hand with the 21st Jazz Athens at Technopolis, City of Athens!

Its been more than 2 years of missed Athens Jazz Festivals due to the pandemic, so we are extra excited about this very special renunion.  We are also extra excited about the theme of this years Jazz Festival, which is all about celebrating #WomeninJazz. Yaaas queen!

Join us from Monday May 23rd to Sunday, May 29th – both indoors in the Mixanourgio venue and outdoors in the Mixaourgio Courtyard – for one glorious week of free Jazz concerts, dj sets, activities for kids and of course our beloved Meet Market, with over 120 brands from local artisans, designers, collectors and producers.

Expect to find a wide and beautiful variety of creations and innovations including handmade clothes, jewelry, accessories, products for kids, homeware, art, books, records, vintage & retro collectable, self-care products, tasty edible, street food & drinks.  Come for a stroll, for a shop, for a meet or a mingle, come for some jazz – whatever the reason, just be there.

Are you ready to meet like-minded students and make new friends in university? Then it’s time to get together at the Access Masters Balkans and Central Europe online event on 26 May.

For the past 12 years, Access Masters has helped thousands of prospective graduate students find the best programme that meets their needs. Now you can be part of the community too. On 26 May, you will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from top-ranked and accredited schools from Germany, UK, US, and more.

The event is so full of new activities and interactive formats that you are sure to leave with a study plan in mind. But if you want more, you can have it. Participants can ask more questions and organise more meetings with schools even after the date of the event. Map your exciting future in just over two hours! 

Sign up today and join the fun on 26 May! Register for free HERE!