Painterly meditations on homeland landscapes, tributes to Athens’ iconic kiosks and a visceral exploration of abstraction driven by gesture and material, three distinct exhibitions open today across the city, offering a snapshot of the breadth and vitality of the contemporary Greek art scene

Emilio Papaevangeliou is a pharmacist who paints as instinctively as he breathes. His debut exhibition at the European Centre Athens (Jan. 24–Feb. 15) brings together 60 works —created almost exclusively with ballpoint pen—a visual journey through the worlds he inhabits and the space between them

From a landmark exhibition tracing 130 years of modern art to an inclusive, multisensory programme and the return of live jazz performances, the Museum of the B&E Goulandris Foundation in Athens offers a rich cultural agenda

Marking 60 years since the death of Greek icon painter Fotis Kontoglou, the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre hosts 'Taximia: In the Tradition of the Greek Way – From History to Contemporary Painting', a major exhibition exploring the enduring legacy of one of modern Greece’s most influential artistic voices

With major exhibitions, anniversaries and international names such as Barbara Kruger and Jeff Koons, along with projects inspired by Plato and the Exodus of Messolonghi, 2026 unfolds as a defining year for dialogue between contemporary creation, ancient heritage and historical memory

Opening on 6 December, the Goulandris Museum presents a rare chance to see works spanning 130 years of art, from Impressionism to Pop Art, marking the first time in Greece that such an extensive and representative collection is shown to the public

EMST presents two striking exhibitions on its third floor. “Greek Month in London” revisits the landmark 1975 event that introduced contemporary Greek art to London, while “Sea Garden” explores landscapes, human interventions, and the changing interplay of water and earth

From major art fairs to intimate solo shows, here’s a look at some of the most anticipated exhibitions opening in Athens this September

FokiaNou Art Space presents a three-day exhibition of German artists, April 11–13, curated by artist and gallerist Christian Schmid. The show is part of an exchange between two independent spaces, promoting artistic dialogue between Athens and Germany

Christoforos Katsadiotis' vandalized works by an MP from the right-wing Niki party, remain absent from the National Gallery—a delay that has sparked protest from 29 artists demanding the temporary removal of their own works until his are reinstated

"Art is the only thing that resists death," wrote Deleuze. In Fanakidis’ otherworldly pieces, this idea comes to life," explains curator Christophoros Marinos ahead of the Greek sculptor's Apostolos Fanakidis' solo exhibition opening Friday, March 28

As Valentine's Day unfolds, art lovers and romantics alike have a unique chance to delve in the depths of passion, emotion, and artistic expression. “What is Love?” remains as relevant as ever. Seeking to answer this, 27 Greek artists come together in Sianti Gallery

From Greek folklore embroideries to African culture and identity, talks on Athens’ apartment buildings, innovative sculptors, and non-conventional feminist iconography

For the first time ever, artworks from the Cycladic islands come to Athens to tell the untold stories of women through time.

Don't miss Sianti Gallery's group exhibition, which spotlights contemporary Greek painters and their interpretations of black humor as they address current events and existential questions. The exhibition runs until November 2.

From Sept. 19-23, Art Athina 2024 will transform the Zappeion Hall into a hub of contemporary art, featuring galleries from Greece and abroad

The exhibition marks the 80th anniversary of Greece’s liberation from Nazi occupation and the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy.

Back to Athens 2024 opens with 20 free curated exhibitions, installations, performances, and screenings featuring more than 190 Greek and international artists.

FokiaNou Art Space continues its annual Flower Power exhibition for a third year, exploring life and beauty through plant motifs in diverse art forms