**Excerpt:** The “Ghika: A Journey to India” exhibition at NGMA New Delhi (Dec 11, 2025–Feb 12, 2026) presents original 1958 drawings by Greek modernist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, capturing India’s landscapes, temples, dancers, and culture from his travels with Barbara Warner—celebrating 75 years of Indo-Greek ties.
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Greek powerhouse Costanza Sbokou-Constantakopoulou steps up as UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Culture, joining global icons to champion heritage protection amid crises—leveraging her architecture and innovation expertise for peace through creativity.
Greece unveils the Tatoi Collections online portal, digitizing over 70,000 artifacts from the former royal estate – from ancient relics to 1960s treasures. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni hails it as “an act of knowledge bridging past and present,” transforming neglected history into a global digital heritage hub by 2026.
An evocative new exhibition on Skiathos explores the life and work of Dimitris Pikionis, the modernist architect whose sensitive designs for the Acropolis landscape turned walking into a contemplative art form.
In the heart of Argos, master tailor Aristides Tzonevrakis stitches together Greece’s past and present, with the fustanella as his muse. “It’s the pinnacle of traditional clothing,” he says, reflecting on its role in celebrating Greek liberation on March 25. From crafting a general’s tunic for the Benaki Museum to collaborating with Dior, Tzonevrakis’ journey weaves tradition into a global tapestry, proving that heritage can thrive in modern hands.
The Municipality of Athens has announced a series of free guided tours for October, offering residents the chance to explore the city’s rich history and culture. Running from October 12 to 30, the tours cover iconic sites like the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, and Roman Agora, as well as special events commemorating Athens’ liberation from Nazi occupation and the fall of the Greek dictatorship. Tours are free, but space is limited, and participants must cover any entry fees to museums or archaeological sites.
Twelve of the costumes used in Giorgos Lanthimos’ film “Poor Things” are featured in an…
A small but exciting city trip between the museums of Athens in an attempt to…
The exhibition ‘Beautifully worked with silver and gold*’ presents a panorama of early modern Greek…
A lecture hosted by the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney and the Australian Archaeological…
Painter and muralist, Fikos is the creator of the largest mural in the history of Greek and Byzantine art. Entitled ‘Earth&Sky’ the 46-metre high masterpiece covers the side of a seventeen-storey building taking the internationally acclaimed artist just thirteen days to paint.
Another year, another adventure for French fashion designer Christian Louboutin, who invites his customers to take a journey to the Mediterranean with his new ‘Greekaba’ collection, created in collaboration with close friend, Greek artist and illustrator Konstantin Kakanias.
In Paleo Faliro, right across Flisvos Park, one of Attica’ best seaside playgrounds and…
A very special centenary touring exhibition, celebrating the life and work of the Philhellene painter…
Best known for his politically and emotionally charged, large-scale drawings of children that he wheatpastes on various public buildings throughout Athens, Greek City Times speaks to New York Times featured artist STMTS about his artistic vision, his perspectives as a Greek artist and where he stands on the graffiti vs street art debate.
The exhibition “1821, The Feast” is one of the many cultural events taking place in…
Painter and muralist, Fikos is the creator of the largest mural in the history of Greek and Byzantine art. Entitled ‘Earth&Sky’ the 46-metre high masterpiece covers the side of a seventeen-storey building taking the internationally acclaimed artist just thirteen days to paint.
Athens, often called the center of the world, has long been a crossroads of art, philosophy, and trade. Beyond the world-famous Acropolis Museum, the city is home to a wealth of lesser-known museums — from the Hellenic Motor Museum’s Mini Cooper collection to ancient galleries filled with treasures that tell the story of Greece’s timeless legacy.
1821 Before and After – The Exhibition in Benaki Museum in honor of 200 years of Independence
The Benaki Museum presents a major exhibition to commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution.…
A pouch in the form of a ‘Foustanella’ has been created by Greek brand Callista…
Portes Magazine Based on the detailed 1940s watercolour illustrations by Nicolas Sperling, this 1972 -…
You are invited to join a live streaming presentation of the ‘1821 Before and After’…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was the special guest for the Hellenic Initiative Australia’s inaugural Digital…
By Stamatina Mylonas Athens is often referred to by Greeks as the center of the…
In 2018, Atelier Bartavelle, a French fashion brand created in Paris by Alexia Tronel and…
Housed in one of Australia’s landmark buildings, the former Royal Mint building, the Hellenic Museum…
Let’s face it, the weather has become unpredictable worldwide, and Attica recently experienced its first…
Another ‘oil spray’ attack has occurred in a Greek museum, this time at Athens popular…
In Paleo Faliro, right across Flisvos Park, one of Attica’ best seaside playgrounds and…
