Zappeion Megaron

ATHENS

The Zappeion Hall is a building associated with some of the most important moments in the country's modern history.The very decision to build it is related to a historic moment not only for Greece but for world sport, the revival of the Olympic Games. The cost of the construction was undertaken by the benefactor Evangelos Zappas, based on a design by the architect Theophilos Hansen. Evangelos Zappas did not live to see the completion of the project. His cousin Konstantinos Zappas was responsible for the implementation of the project.

The Zappeion Hall was inaugurated with great splendour on the 20th of October 1888, hosting the Olympia trade fair. "Today the magnificent Zappeion opens its gates and the exhibition is inaugurated and the last will of the great benefactor of the nation, Evangelos Zappas, is fulfilled, his head resting quietly under the vaults of the palace, which he built for the Greeks". (Acropolis newspaper, no. 2313, 20 Oct. 1888)

As a venue for commercial, industrial and artistic exhibitions, together with its garden, it would become a reference point for Athens and the country with an economic, cultural, social and political role.

Today the Zappeion maintains the glamour and grandeur of the past but at the same time meets the requirements and needs of a modern exhibition and conference venue.

It has 4,546 square meters of halls suitable for exhibitions and conferences as well as a central circular atrium, the Peristyle. The Zappeion Hall is fully equipped with technology to meet the most demanding needs for the perfect organization of conferences.

 

The Zappeion Hall has the capacity to organize and host conferences, exhibitions and events in its 4,546 square meters of halls. The conference halls have modern translation systems in 9 foreign languages, while all halls have luxurious reception areas with all the necessary infrastructure, telephony, wireless internet connection, security and control systems.

The conference halls are equipped with modern translation systems in 9 foreign languages, while for all halls there are luxurious reception areas with all the necessary infrastructure, telephony, wireless internet connection, security and control systems.

 

 

Address: 105 57 Athens
Tel: 210 3223 509
Fax: 210 3220 048
Email: info@zappeion.gr

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Historical Archive of Hydra Museum

Where History resides…

Walking along the streets of Hydra, among the well-preserved mansions of the island, the visitor wanders mentally in the years when sailors, merchants, captains, boatmen and landlords, who gave life to one of the largest merchant fleets of the Mediterranean, gathered in these same places. The political and war situation in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th century offered the opportunity to the skilled sailors of Hydra, who took advantage of the privileges and strategic position of the island, to get rich from maritime trade. Dozens of ships sailed daily from the port of the island to the biggest ports of Europe.

Already from 1749 the "Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra" was operating in the school of Agios Vasilios, demonstrating the orientation of the island in trade and the need to equip the ships with trained crews. The School taught not only maritime theory and techniques but also foreign languages that would be necessary for communication with foreign authorities and merchants in the ports of call.

However, the name of Hydra is linked to the Revolution of 1821. At the outbreak of the Revolution, the island had competent, experienced sailors and dozens of ships. Thanks to the fighting voice and the efforts of the heroic captain Antonis Economou, the people and the great boatmen and landlords of the island decided the participation of Hydra in the Revolution.

During the years of the Struggle, the Hydrians offered money, ships and crews to the cause. The once merchant ships were equipped and together with Spetses and Psarra they formed the war fleet of the rebellious Greeks. Voulgaris, Topazis, Miaoulis, Kountouriotis have associated their names with the Revolution. At the entrance of the port of Hydra, the bronze statue of Andreas Miaoulis by the sculptor Kostas Kazakos, welcomes the visitors of the island. The blue revolutionary flag with the cross and the saying "Freedom or Death" and the cannons placed on the bastion remind the naval power of Hydra.

The rich stone mansions that still stand in Hydra are witnesses of the wealth that the boatmen had in their hands during the 18th and 19th century. However, it is perhaps more moving to think that behind these walls there were debates, conflicts and decisions made that led to freedom.

The Mansion of Lazaros Tsamados now houses the Merchant Marine School and the Mansion of Kriezis the Nursing Home. Since 1936, the four-storey Mansion of Tombazis has been home to the famous branch of the Athens School of Fine Arts, which has written its own history in Greek art. The House of Lazaros Kountouriotis operates as a branch of the National Historical Museum. The house where the Museum of Post-Byzantine Art and History of Hydra operates today belonged to his brother George Kountouriotis.

The building that houses the Historical Archives-Museum of Hydra stands proudly among the mansions of the guards and shipowners of the 19th century. In this location, which dominates the entrance of the port, the first building of the Archives was built by the Hydra shipowner Gikas N. Koulouras with respect to the history, architecture and landscape of the island. In 1952 it passed to the Greek state after a donation by the shipowner, hosting their collection.

Among the persons who played a key role in the operation of the Museum are also Antonios D. Lignos, doctor and Mayor of Hydra, who took care of the classification and transcription of the documents of the Archives of the Community of Hydra (1798 - 1865) and the Rev. The Bishop of Hydra, Spetses and Aegina, Mr. Ierotheos, who took care of the construction of the present building of the Archives on the site of the original one, which had been demolished for structural reasons.

The Historical Archives Museum of Hydra maintains a section with works of Greek art of the 19th and 20th century. The paintings, portraits, portraits of ships, historical maps, which are exhibited in the Historical Gallery of the Museum, stand out. The Museum Library has more than 15000 book titles, mainly old and rare editions, many of which date back to the beginning of the 18th century. The Archives Department of the Museum includes "treasures" from public and private institutions concerning the history of Hydra mainly in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

The Museum, without losing sight of its scientific orientation, while keeping its collections open to researchers, also develops a rich cultural activity. Throughout the year, its premises host temporary exhibitions, lectures and conferences, concerts, etc. It has become a reference point for Hydra, fulfilling a key cultural and educational role.

Historical Archive of Hydra Museum

PC 18040
Hydra Port
Hydra

Tel: (+30) 22980-52355
Fax: (+30) 22980-52355

mail@gak-ydras.att.sch.gr
https://www.iamy.gr/

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Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre

History of the Hotel

In 1978 a vision of the owner of the company, Antonios Mousamas, became reality. On a privately owned plot of land, the first foundations were laid for the construction of one of the most modern hotels in Athens for its time, the Holiday Inn Athens at 50 Michalakopoulou Street in Ilisia.

 

Antonios Mousamas, owner of the Athens Quarries of the same name and later of the Lycabettus Hotel on Valaoritou Street in Athens, is looking forward to something new for Greek standards, by bringing one of the largest hotel chains in the world, the Intercontinental Hotels Group (Six Continents) for the first time in Greece.

The hotel has 193 rooms and approximately 2,500 sqm of meeting rooms, of which 2,000 sqm are naturally lit. One of the elements that characterize the hotel throughout its operation is its pioneering in different areas. For example, Holiday Inn was the first hotel in Athens to implement the ISO 9001 system, which was later introduced to all other hotels as a sign of superior service quality. It was also the first hotel to install the hybrid thermal energy generation system, which was operational in 2010-2011. It took 8 full years for this innovative technology to be adopted in a large part of the hotel market in Greece. Many innovations, especially in technological equipment, have been used in the hotel in the events and conferences section.

 

History of the building reconstruction

In 1978 the first foundations were laid for the construction of the hotel in Michalakopoulou Street under the design and supervision of the architect Petros Pikionis, son of the famous architect Dimitrios Pikionis and designer of the Pavillion in Delphi, on behalf of the Greek National Tourism Organisation. The Civil Engineer who undertook the reconstruction of the hotel was Th.G. Voudiklaris.

In 1980 the opening of the Holiday Inn, the first hotel of the Intercontinental Hotels Group (Six Continents) in Greece, takes place.

In 1997, the hotel was returned to full operation after a 2 billion drachmas renovation and the work lasted about 2 years. The project was carried out under the supervision of the ACT design office and the decorator Marcellus Galanos. Noteworthy are the works of the famous sculptor Andreas Lolis that adorn various areas of the hotel.

In 2008 it was completely reconstructed and rebranded as Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre which is again owned by the IHG group chain. A complete renovation and upgrade was carried out within seven months, with two partial deliveries and without interrupting the operation of the hotel.

Specifically, structural reinforcement works, facade cladding, complete reconstruction of rooms - entrance - lobby, change of pool location, roof garden configuration, renovation of common - auxiliary and other areas of the hotel as well as the construction of two new staircases (escape exits) were carried out. The total renovated area of the property is 19.700 sqm. and was realized with the collaboration of the decorator Marcellus Galanos and the architect Michel De Landtsheer, the supervision of the technician Ioannis Keskinoglou and the construction team of the company TERNA.

The Crowne Plaza premises have hosted political, social and cultural events. Artists, famous athletes, politicians, successful businessmen have honoured the hotel with their presence over the years, either with their own events or by attending events at the hotel.

 

For reservations please click  here.

 

Crowne Plaza Athens

Michalakopoulou 50
11528, Athens

Tel.: + 30 210 727 8000
Fax: +30 210 727 8600
Email: info@cpathens.com

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ΜΟΝUMENT HOTEL ATHENS

The city of Athens, an international tourist destination for its history and ancient monuments, is acquiring new, modern "monuments" in the context of the reconstruction of its historic centre. Hospitality has met art and the Monument Hotelhas emerged.

The brand new hotel in the heart of the city is a work of art in its own right, bearing the stamp of the great neoclassical architect Ernst Ziller.

 

Designated as a Listed and Modern Building, the Monument is housed in a uniquely aesthetic structure designed in 1880 by the famous architect.

 

The transformation is stunning: one of the most impressive neoclassical buildings in the centre of Athens, with uniquely painted floor paintings, takes on a new life as a small nine-room hotel of high aesthetics..

 

The dialectic relationship between new and old is reflected in both the common areas and the hospitality rooms with high aesthetic tones. The renovators who undertook the project preserved the original and the posterior, documenting how the past can coexist with contemporary design. They gradually revealed - over three years of restoration and work - the pattern of ceiling paintings and plaster decorations that date back to the building's creation in 1881. The Stathopoulos House,, owned by a wealthy Athenian merchant, found after years of abandonment its original identity as a true work of art.

 

The hotel's premises

In the hotel's rooms, each of which has its own floor painting, each new, highly aesthetic addition to the interior in relation to the pre-existing shell, highlights

the old and honors the modern..

The elements that were preserved gave inspiration to determine the colors in the lounge, the wooden staircase that connects the floors -which is a work of art in itself- and in each room where, based on the ceiling, the colors of the wall style and the modern furniture were chosen, in dialogue with the neoclassical style.

The ninth room on the roof enjoys the unique view of both the original antefixes that adorn the building in close-up over the square of Agios Dimitrios, and the magical view of the Acropolis in the background.

The arches and ceilings of the great neoclassical building and its masterly aesthetics can also be seen in the arched doors which have been preserved intact.

Every guest gains - along with the excellent aesthetics - the unique opportunity of a private space, even in the lounge area. The warm sense of hospitality is enhanced as we experience the harmony of the richly painted decorations on the ceilings and the craftsmanship of the luxury branded and handmade furniture .

A wonderful touch of service at the Monument Hotel is the wellness centre, where the spa, sauna and massage area offer a unique sense of relaxation thanks to the rejuvenating treatments offered.

 

Monument Hotel combines the splendor of the Athenian past with the present, through an authentic hospitality experience. It is a true monument that managed to withstand the test of time until it was restored with respect to its history and architecture to return to the world with a totally fresh identity.

Guests enjoy its unique services and passers-by in the city centre stop and admire the exterior and the magnificent façade with the characteristic archway. It is the city's narrative, the new experiential look, the coupling of history, Ernst Ziller's legacy of architecture and contemporary urbanism that makes the Monument Hotel a fascinating hospitality destination, a new urban concept of hospitality.

Margarita Kataga

 

Thank you to Mrs. Eleni Chatziioannou, Hotel Manager, Monument Hotel, for the tour to the hospitality areas

 

Monument Hotel Athens

11, Kalamida str.

10554, Athens, Greece

+30 21 0324 1425

https://www.monumenthotelathens.com/el/

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Heraklion “arrived” at the port of Piraeus with the new tourist campaign “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days”

PIRAEUS

Strengthening its externalization and promotion activities, aiming to attract visitors all year round, the Municipality of Heraklion continues to promote its new proposal through the “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days” tourism campaign, focusing on the first letters of the word “Heraklion”.

The campaign was presented by the Deputy Mayor of Finance & Development of Local Economy George Agrimanakis at a special event in the heart of Piraeus, held on Tuesday 26.11.2024, promoting the values of hospitality, culture, history and authentic gastronomy of Heraklion. George Agrimanakis referred to the importance of the initiative, stating: “The “loveHER” campaign is not just an initiative to promote our city, but a strategic investment in the extroversion, creativity and authenticity that characterize Heraklion. It is a reference point for our municipality and for the whole of Crete, giving the mark of a city that is constantly evolving and leading the way in the international tourist environment. With this particular action in Athens, our aim was to reach out to those who shape the opinion of travellers worldwide and to highlight Heraklion as a unique destination that combines culture, gastronomy and sustainable tourism development. The very positive response we have received fills us with optimism and gives us strength to continue our work to make Heraklion a top destination on an international level.”

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Conference at the University of Cyprus| “The consolidation of the democratic constitution in Cyprus after the Turkish invasion (1974-1993)”| 22 and 23 November 2024

Cyprus

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the Hellenic Parliamentary Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy and the Foundation for Parliamentarism and Participatory Democracy of the Cypriot House of Representatives, in cooperation with the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Cyprus, are organising on 22 and 23 November a scientific conference on: “The consolidation of the democratic constitution in Cyprus after the Turkish invasion (1974-1993)” at the Ceremonial Hall of the University of Cyprus. The conference deals with the post-war political reconstruction that followed the deadly blow of the invasion (1974) and the death of Archbishop Makarios (1977).

In a formerly colonized country and in a very young state, where it was impossible to fully implement its Constitution after the 1963 crisis, followed by the inherently difficult to implement “Law of Necessity”, it could be reasonably argued that, after 1974, the country would be in a state of chaos. On the contrary, however, the Republic of Cyprus made significant steps towards consolidating democratic institutions and a liberal constitution. It would not be an exaggeration to argue that the impressive political development of the Republic of Cyprus – development that allowed it to join the European Union – after shocks of such a scale, is a unique phenomenon even internationally.

The Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy is particularly pleased to have the honourable opportunity of a multi-faceted collaboration with the Cypriot House of Representatives – our joint exhibition “Cyprus, 1974. Memory is the only homeland of the people” already running in parallel in Nicosia and Athens – and with its Foundation for Parliamentarism and Participatory Democracy for the organization of this important conference.

For more information and to register your interest in attending, please visit the link:

https://www.foundation.cy/democracy-in-cyprus-after-the-invation

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30th Panhellenic Congress of Academic Libraries| «Balancing Towards the Future, Expanding Boundaries, Connecting Communities»| 23-25 October 2024 at the Athens War Museum

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In an era where openness and the democratization of education and research remain paramount in international academia, AI technologies and applications are permeating all fields, bringing about significant changes affecting academic libraries.

The upcoming challenges indicate that in the following years a transformation is eminent, regarding the tools, the library services and quite possibly the very nature of information scientists. In our country, where academic libraries survive with continually diminishing financial and human resources plus an inadequate institutional framework for education and research, the boundaries of flexibility, extroversion, and their social role need to be exhausted.

The Panhellenic Congress of Academic Libraries, marking in 2024, thirty years of continuous presence, aims to trace these emerging changes and highlight the issues presented for academic libraries. The ultimate goal of the conference is to facilitate productive dialogue, ideally among communities, to generate comprehensive proposals that address the emerging needs of academic life and society.

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Conference “Eurocastanea” in the Municipality of Agia| The heart of chestnut “beats” for the first time in Greece

ΑGIA

The 14th Annual European Chestnut Days Conference, organised by the European Chestnut Network EUROCASTANEA , which will last until 15 September 2024, started on 12 September in Agia and Melivoia. The conference is held for the first time in Greece.

EUROCASTANEA is a European chestnut network consisting of chestnut producing organisations from 6 countries. France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Portugal, Austria and Greece and was founded by the  ASSEMBLY OF EUROPEAN FRUIT, VEGETABLE AND HORTICULTURAL REGIONS – A.R.E.F.L.H.

The conference is addressed to organisations, authorities, institutions, local entities, producers, agronomists, cooperatives and companies from all over the world involved in the production, research, processing, promotion and distribution of chestnuts.

Its aim is to present the cultivation of chestnut in Greece and neighbouring countries, to highlight the main issues that concern the sector such as chestnut diseases, cultivation practices in the context of climate change, the Common Agricultural Policy and the processing of chestnut, as well as to present the influence of chestnut cultivation on local communities.

Through dialogue, cooperation and networking, the aim of the conference is to address future challenges, protect chestnut cultivation and achieve sustainability for the entire chestnut sector.

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52nd BOOK FESTIVAL AT PEDION TOU AREOS| 06 – 22 September 2024

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On 6 September, the biggest Book Festival opens its gates  at the Pedion tou Areos to welcome book lovers and attract new readers. 200 publishing houses, 280 booths, 200 cultural events, concerts, theatrical performances, interactive educational events and much more at the great 52nd Book Festival 2024.

The 52nd Book Festival is organized by the Book Publishers’ Association (S.EK.V.). It is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the Municipality of Athens, the Athens Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Region of Attica, the support of the Culture, Sports and Youth Organization of the Municipality of Athens, and in collaboration with the Little Paris of Athens, the Network for Children’s Rights and the Philip Nakas Conservatory.

Το Days of Art in Greece στο περίπτερο 2 του 51ου Φστιβάλ Βιβλίου

Visitors to the Festival, against the backdrop of thousands of books, will have the opportunity to watch and participate in a diverse cultural event. Among many other events, there will be: Children’s theatre performance “The Legend of Mulan” by the theatre production company METHEXIS, a performance of Karagiozis by the Shadow Theatre “Nikolas Tzivelekis”, a concert by the Greek Music Workshop of the Municipality of Athens, musical evenings by student ensembles of the Music School of Piraeus and students of the Philip Nakas Conservatory, a concert by Mario Strophalis with Martha Moreleon and Irini Toubaki, an event of the Hellenic Comics Academy, a three-day presentation of newcomers in the field of speech, a concert with Sofia Arvanitis, Nikos Kallini, Makis Psaradellis and the Music and Vocal Ensemble of Corinth “Echoroi”.

The main tributeof the 52nd Book Festival 2024 is entitled “Youth and Reading. Spring depends on you” and focuses on the younger generations. It will focus on raising their awareness of critical issues such as human rights, the environment, the proper use of technology, Artificial Intelligence, etc. On the answers that the Book can give to key philosophical and practical questions and the outlets they can find through Culture.

The poster and the cover of the catalogue of the 52nd Book Festival 2024 is adorned with the work of the distinguished Greek artist Leonidas Giannakopoulos.

The opening event will take place on Saturday 7 September 2024 at 20:00.  

52nd BOOK FESTIVAL 

PEDION TOU AREOS 

6-22 September 2024  

Opening Hours

Monday-Thursday: 18:00-22:30 

Friday & Saturday: 18:00-23:00 

Sunday: 10:30-15:00 & 18:00-22:30 

Organized by: Book Publishers’ Association

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Modern Challenges for Marine Biology and Fishery at the 22nd Annual FishBase Symposium at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | 02-03 September 2024

THESSALONIKI

All global developments in marine and fisheries biology will be presented during the 22nd Annual FishBase Symposium, entitled “Fishes in changing ecosystems”, organized by the Laboratory of Ichthyology of the Department of Biology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September 2024, from 9.00 to 17.30, at the KEDEA of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Distinguished scientists from 20 countries from Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania will present the results of their research related to the biology and ecology of aquatic organisms, mainly fish, and the impact of anthropogenic actions, mainly climate change and fisheries, on population dynamics, marine biodiversity and the balance of marine ecosystems.

Founded in 1990, FishBase is the world’s largest online fish encyclopedia and database, with information on all fish species and more than 1.5 million visits every month. SeaLifeBase was founded in 2005 and contains information on all marine organisms. The Laboratory of Ichthyology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has been participating in the FishBase Consortium since 2004.

Τhe Schedule

The first day of the Symposium (Advances in Gill Oxygen Limitation Theory) will be dedicated to the subversive GOLT theory of fish body growth and the celebration of 25 years since the launch of the international Sea Around Us network (https://www.seaaroundus.org), in which the Laboratory of Ichthyology is a member of the Scientific Council. Sea Around Us contains all fisheries data for every country and marine ecosystem on Earth.

The second day (Fishes in Mare Nostrum) will focus on issues related to FishBase (https://fishbase.se) και τη SeaLifeBase (https://www.sealifebase.se) and SeaLifeBase (https://www.sealifebase.se) and includes the celebration of 20 years of participation of the University of Thessaloniki’s Laboratory of FishBase.

Daniel Pauly in Thessaloniki

The keynote address will be given by the greatest scientist of all time in the field of marine fisheries biology, Professor at the University of British Columbia, Canada and Honorary Doctorate of the Department of Biology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Daniel Pauly. Daniel Pauly has authored more than 1000 scientific publications and about 20 books dealing with the biology of marine organisms and the management of their populations, and was one of the first scientists to raise the alarm about the ecosystemic impacts of overfishing on a global scale.

According to the Director of the Laboratory of Ichthyology and head of the MarinOmics research group, Professor Athanasios Tsikliras, who this year chairs the FishBase Consortium, “the participation of the Laboratory of Ichthyology of AUTh in international networks such as FishBase and Sea Around Us, which is a result of the scientific dynamics and international recognition of public academic and research institutions, aims to rebuild marine populations and ecosystems through sustainable fisheries management, which will improve the health of the seas, mitigate the effects of climate change, while enhancing the incomes of fishermen.”

More information about the Symposium, the programme and online registration at the link: https://bit.ly/2024FBsymposium

 

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Blue flags on 13 beaches of the Municipality of Chania - Blue Flag officially awarded to Vlites beach

CHANIA

The Blue Flags for 2024, the international environmental quality symbol awarded to organised beaches, are flying on 13 beaches in the Municipality of Chania. These beaches meet the strict criteria set by the programme, such as the suitability and purity of the waters of the coast, the safety of the swimmers, etc.

The process of placing the Blue Flag has been completed in all the beaches of the Municipality of Chania with the latest, the Blue Flag at Vlite, to be placed on Wednesday 17/7/2024, by the Deputy Mayors of Tourism, Nektarios Psaroudakis, Environment, Greenery and Cleaning, Michalis Tsoupakis, and Local Economy and Development, Yannis Nikiphorakis. The President of the Local Community of Souda, Dimitris Klothakis, was also present at the Blue Flag ceremony.

It should be noted that the beach of Vlite "passed" a test stage in the past two years, with extensive and strict inspections, before it was officially awarded the Blue Flag, certifying that it meets all the requirements and criteria.

Mr. Psaroudakis in his statements stressed: "with the addition of the Blue Flag on the beach of Vlite completed the award-winning beaches throughout the coastal front of the Municipality of Chania with blue flags, which certify the quality of the waters and with equipment that ensures safe access to the beach."

Mr.Tsoupakis, responsible for issues of the Municipal Unit of Souda, stressed: "now the Municipal Unit of Souda has a Blue Flag beach, the beach of Vlite in Souda, which has great development and has been embraced by all the residents of the area."

Finally, on his behalf Mr. Nikiforakis noted: "As a municipal authority we do not stop to provide our beaches with the appropriate equipment, with our crews have taken care to place new changing rooms, corridors and additional waste and recycling baskets but also to ensure that there are accessibility conditions at all the beaches of our municipality, with the presence of mobile seats for disabled people (SEATRACK) but also separate JOB type seats".

Indeed, as said Mr. Nikiforakis, filed this year on behalf of the Municipality of Chania request for the placement of 4 more new self-propelled seats for the disabled (SEATRACK), so that even more beaches in the municipality to have the equipment that will ensure comfortable access to the sea for people with disabilities.

The beaches, where the Blue Flags for this summer season were posted are: 7 in the District of Nea Kydonia: Golden Beach, Agii Apostoli (2 spots), Kalamaki,

Stalos, Agia Marina (2 spots), 4 in Akrotiri District: Ag. Onoufrios, Kalathas, Stavros, Marathi, 1 in the district of Chania: Nea Chora and 1 in the district of Souda:Vlites.

 

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Corporate Conference of the Historical Archive of the National Bank of Greece| 23 July 2024

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In view of the new data and the challenges that the new digital era is shaping for identity and, consequently, for the management of archives, the ΙNational Bank of Greece, chose to organize a workshop on “The Historical Archives of the National Bank of Greece in the new digital era. Challenges and prospects for the management of electronic archives“.

The conference aims to initiate a relevant discussion with other directorates involved in the management of the Bank’s archives, in order to jointly identify, anticipate and plan in time all those actions that will allow -as has been exemplarily done in the past- the preservation of the historical memory of the organization in the future and the promotion of its historical continuity, a central objective of the National Bank Greece since 1938.

 

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4 things about the new lifestyle concept of the 100% Hotel Show

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New Event Date, Trending Brand Presentation, Design Concept section, More Workshops at the 100% Hotel Show in November in Athens.

Reaching its 12th edition, the 100% Hotel Show has proven to be the most contemporary Hotel Exhibition in Greece, as it is not hesitant to make changes in its structure to offer a fresh proposal to its visitors. From simplifying its booths to facilitate exhibitors' participation and visitors' discovery of desired solutions, to presenting more alternative companies than usual, the 100% Hotel Show continuously evolves into the most pertinent Exhibition, offering real solutions and innovation.

However, considering the highly demanding daily life of hoteliers and tourism workers during the season, the 100% Hotel Show is making an even more significant upgrade by creating a lifestyle institution that will ease the pressure on hoteliers and offer solutions and know-how in an even clearer way. With this in mind, the 100% Hotel Show announces the 4 major changes you need to know.

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New Date: The 100% Hotel Show moves to early November

Taking into account the workload of hotels and the need for early planning for the next season, the 100% Hotel Show is moving to November 9-11, a week earlier than its usual date. This way, hotel owners can visit the exhibition right after the season ends, with their needs still fresh, and have the opportunity for early planning for the next season. This also allows them to create the necessary personal rest time for December, traditionally the ''hotel holiday month.'' At the same time, participating companies will have the time advantage of making deals since they will be able to meet hotel owners much earlier than in other hotel events.

Presentation of Trending Brands: The most active companies in the industry present their solutions in a special section

Redesigning the first section of the exhibition, the most active companies in the hotel industry will have the opportunity to present themselves in the new Trending Brands section, standing out from the competition. This section will host some of the most impressive and conceptual booths and will promote regular micro-events that will create a key reference point for the exhibition, providing a different vibe that will turn the visit a truly pleasant and substantial experience. This section will give companies across the spectrum of hotel solutions the chance to present for the first time, with the launch of new products and services.

Hotel Design Section: Architects are now the core of the exhibition in terms of materials & construction

Building on the foundations set in previous events, architects are becoming even more dynamic to the exhibition's DNA, with more and more architectural firms participating as exhibitors. The new concept of the Hotel Design section puts the focus on the architectural firms that set the pulse and expertise, while this section will also host the leading companies with materials, furniture, fabrics, and technical companies that contribute decisively to hotel development. Thus, visitors will be able to discover design solutions and the specialists who can oversee the application and implementation.

More Workshops: In addition to the timeless Stage, a new room with Hotel Tech Demos is created

With Hotel Workshops being a cornerstone of the 100% Hotel Show, the exhibition takes the next step in hotel expertise by creating a special room for Hotel Tech Demos, covering practical issues of using hotel technologies. Specifically, this room will host the top companies in the field, practically training the audience in the use of booking engines, PMS, and RMS, while there will also be special sessions on Google Ads and social media use.

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Museum-Library Stratis Eleftheriadis-Teriade| “Museums as a place for the promotion of education and research”

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On Saturday 18 May, participating in the celebration of the International Day of Museums ICOM 2024, the Str. Eleftheriadis  Tériade Library-Museum, successfully organized a workshop on: “Museums as a place to promote education and research, the case of the  Tériade Museum-Library“.

The event, which took place at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation, was initiated by the President of the Museum’s Board of Directors and President of the Development Committee of the World Federation of Friends of Museums (WFFM), Mrs. Lila de Chavez-Chronopoulou, the Director of the Museum, Mr. Konstantinos Maniatopoulos, Visual Art Historian and with the support of the University of the Aegean.

The conference was honoured and addressed by the Minister of Culture,  Mrs.Lina Mendoni,, represented by the Commissioner-Scientific Associate for Contemporary Art,  Mrs.Katerina Tselou,, who among other things, said that the Ministry, appreciating the value of this valuable cultural legacy, unique for Greece, in 2010, tried and succeeded to support it by modernizing it, with absolute respect to the spirit of the donor, ensuring its viability. The President of ICOM-EUROPE  Dr Giuliana Ericani, who, among other things, stressed the necessity of connection and cooperation in the field of culture and research. The representative of the North Aegean Regional Governor,  Mr Dimitris Kapetanas,, who conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the Regional Governor.

Mrs. Lila de Chavez-Chronopoulou, President of the Museum’s Board of Directors, welcomed the participants and developed the important points of Cultural Diplomacy and the relationship between the public and museums, stressing the importance of the two pillars of the museum sector worldwide, which are on the one hand the international bodies, ICOM, the museum professionals and on the other hand the WFFM, i.e. the Friends of Museums. He referred in detail to the multiple extroversion actions carried out by the Teriade Museum, announcing the organisation of exhibitions by the Museum in Italy and France.

They were followed by speeches by Mr Pascal Fulacher, Honorary Director of l’Atelier du Livre d’art et de l’Estampe et du patrimoine de l’Imprimerie Nationale. Mr Patrice Deparpe, Director of the Matisse Museum at the Cateau Cambrésis. Ms Eurydice Trichon-Milsane, Art Historian, Author and Chef de Projets, Beaubourg. On the part of the University of the Aegean, Mr. Christos Kalloniatis, Professor of the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication and Mr. Panos Grigoriou, Professor of Sociology and holder of the Jean Monnet European Chair. Dr. Aspasia Destouni, from the Faculty of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Scientific Director of NESTOR Business Development in the Netherlands, Estonia and Greece and Mrs. Angeliki Hatzi, Theatre Educator – Museum Educator. The speeches were concluded with the intervention of Mr. Konstantinos Maniatopoulos, Director of the Tériade Museum of Visual and Historical Art. The conference was moderated by Ms Iris Kritikou, Archaeologist-Historian of Art.

The event “Museums as a place for the promotion of education and research, the case of the  Tériade Museum-Library“, provided the opportunity for a scientific and fruitful dialogue on the necessity of scientific research and cooperation between museums, research institutions and public bodies, in order to strengthen the social role and contribution of museums in a dynamically developing environment.

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100% Hotel Show Athens: new date - Selected Brands - More Workshops

ΑΤΗΕNS

The main event of the 100% Hotel Show returns to Athens on 09-11 November, a week earlier than its established date, giving hoteliers the opportunity to plan in time for the next season, and exhibitors a head start for lucrative deals.

The new, updated approach of the 100% Hotel Show upgrades the exhibition experience of visitors, since through the specially designed sections they will be able to discover more easily the solutions they are looking for and ideas that will evolve their accommodation! At the same time, the new exhibition structure gives Exhibitors a freer way of choosing where to set up their booth, providing for the first time the opportunity for all brands, regardless of the subject matter, to set up a dynamic presence in the first section of the Exhibition, while the other Sections acquire a more creative way of approaching the exhibition, with special zones and specials.

With the needs of hotels evolving dynamically, November's 100% Hotel Show emphasizes:

  1. Gathering the most practical solutions that hoteliers can immediately implement in their properties.
  2. In organizing more workshops and educational presentations related to hotel practices.
  3. In the formulation of a more lifestyle exhibition logic that will allow the hotelier to de-stress after the season.

The exhibition is for new hotel investments, 5-star resorts & hotels, boutique hotels, villas, glamping, eco lodges, luxury travel agencies, architects, designers and hotel development and management companies.

The 100% Hotel Show will be held Saturday 09 to Monday 11 November at MEC Peania, and will once again host the dynamic 100% Hotel Design Awards, presenting new categories of contestants.

The New Sections

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100% Discoveries:

"This special section will host new businesses with innovative products and services discovered at the Fair."

These exhibits will be located at the entrance of the exhibition, giving visitors the opportunity to discover new trends and innovative solutions that are expected to impact the hotel market.

100% Trending Brands:

"The section that brings together the most active companies that are investing heavily in developing solutions for the hotel market."

Participants will present innovative solutions from construction to the sale of hotel services in a conceptual way, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest products and services that are shaping trends in the industry.

100% Hotel Design:

"A variety of companies specialising in hotel design will exhibit their services and products."

From architectural firms and construction materials to selected furniture and decorative items, visitors will be able to find everything they need to upgrade the aesthetics and functionality of their accommodation.

100% Experience & Operation:

"This section focuses on shaping the guest experience at a property."

From gastronomy and hospitality services to the details of accommodation, exhibitors will showcase solutions that improve day-to-day operations and guest experience.

100% Hospitality Experts:

"This section will feature leading companies in hotel technology, sales and management."

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet experts who provide specialized solutions and services for the efficient operation and development of hotels.

100% Workshop Area:

"This new hybrid section combines presentations and workshops, creating an area of knowledge and innovation."

The main stage and Seminar Room will host talks and training sessions, giving guests the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and incorporate new techniques and strategies into their business.

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The Solutions:

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  • Architectural and interior design offices
  • Hotel development solutions
  • Premium architectural materials
  • High-end furniture
  • Unique hotel experience proposals
  • Hospitality technologies and software
  • Hotel sales services
  • Workshops and seminars
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100% Workshop Stage

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Saturday 09 November 2024 - 100% Hotel Design: – 100% Hotel Design:

Workshops and seminars related to accommodation design and development. A day dedicated to design, with the 100% Hotel Design Awards ceremony.

Sunday 10 November 2024 - 100% Hotel Sales: – 100% Hotel Sales:

Workshops and seminars related to hotel marketing and sales. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to increase sales and promote their services.

Monday 11 November 2024 – 100% Villas & Luxury Apartments:

Workshops and seminars related to the management and sale of villas and luxury apartments. The day will focus on the needs and challenges of managing these accommodations.

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Facts & Figures - Athens & Crete 2023-2024 – Athens & Crete 2023-2024

  • 180 Exhibitors (70% Athens-30% Crete)
  • 42 Workshops and Presentations (50% Athens-50% Crete)
  • 48 Speakers (55% Athens-45% Crete)
  • 2500 Workshop Attendees (65% Athens-35% Crete)
  • 26293 Visitors (80% Athens-20% Crete)

The 100% Hotel Show 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking event that will set new standards in the luxury hospitality and hotel industry.

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Sea Days 2024: Activities at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation| 02 June 2024

PIRAEUS

The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation participates in the Sea Days and on Sunday, June 2, 2024 opens its doors to the public!

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour four different exhibitions:

  1. The  Foundation’s Maritime Collection ,  12.00-13.00 & 13.00-14.00.
  2. The exhibition of books of the 15th century «“Greek literature in early typography“», 11.00-12.00 & 13.00-14.00.
  3. The icons exhibition « “Faith and Art“», Velimezis Collection, 12.00-13.00.
  4. The exhibition «“The Unknown Island“» by Lia Petrou and Sofia Kyriakou curated by Gelly Grintaki,  11.00-12.00..

In order to visit the exhibitions it is necessary to apply for participation!

Historical Library

2nd Merarchias 36 & Aktis Moutsopoulou, Piraeus

(metro station “Municipal Theatre”)

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100% Hotel Show in Crete: 13-14 April International Exhibition Center of Crete | Heraklion

CRETE

The 100% Hotel Show announces for the first time 2 different events for 2024, evolving its exhibition model to international standards.

With Athens remaining the destination of the main Exhibition in November, but adapting its format to the new exhibition data, the Exhibition gives its spring rendezvous with its visitors with a second event in Crete in April, in an adapted concept that will become a reference point both for the important market of the island and for all the hotels of the Greek Hotel Market, on the threshold of the start of the Season.

Why in Crete?

With the thought that the hotel market needs a second meeting point  with its suppliers and partners, closer to the opening of the hotels , the organization of a targeted hotel exhibition in the spring is now a tangible need .

The 100% Hotel Show invests in the organization of a second exhibition, choosing Crete and more specifically Heraklion , which is perhaps the most developed Tourism Market in Greece and a reference point for Hotel Entrepreneurship  with significant investments in the sector.

At the same time, the Organization also gives a key message for the philosophy of decentralization of exhibitions  from the classic urban centers, by organizing the first Panhellenic Exhibition in Crete , giving a new pillar for the development of the local economy , but also a significant contribution to the sustainability of the exhibition industry. 

What is the difference between the Athens Main Event and the Seasonal Edition of Crete?

Both Events will maintain the key features of the 100% Hotel Show  exhibition concept , bringing  a mix of exhibition structures   with both impressive and more flexible stand formats , and with  Design, Development, Sales and Hotel Technology  as central pillars. The main difference between the two events focuses on the one hand on the enhancement of the more immediate solutions that the Heraklion  Seasonal Edition   will present, as it will cover both the  basic pre-opening needs of a hotel and the promotion of local suppliers  while the  Athens Main Event focuses on a more holistic dimension of a hotel's development , presenting solutions and new trends that concern a property at all stages of its development.

What you can find at the 100% Hotel Show | Crete

  • Architects
  • Investment Consultants
  • Building Materials
  • Furniture & Design Items
  • Equipment &Amenities
  • Booking Engine & Channel Manager
  • PMS, RMS &Data Tools
  • Hotels & Sales Management
  • Hotel Know-how Workshops

 

Εκθεσιακές Ενότητες του 100% Hotel Show στην Κρήτη

  1. Design & Development: Αρχιτεκτονικά Γραφεία, Εταιρείες με Υλικά και Λύσεις Design, καθώς και Συμβουλευτικές Εταιρείες Ανάπτυξης Νέων Καταλυμάτων.
  2. Experience & Operation Εταιρείες με Εξοπλισμό Ξενοδοχείου, Υπηρεσίες Οργάνωσης, Amenities αλλά και Πρώτες Ύλες.
  3. Technology & Sales: Τεχνολογικές Εφαρμογές, Λογισμικά Οργάνωσης & Πώλησης Καταλυμάτων, Εταιρείες Management & Διαχείρισης Πωλήσεων.

 

Workshops του 100% Hotel Show στην Κρήτη 

Με τα Ξενοδοχειακά Workshops να αποτελούν έναν από τους βασικούς πυλώνες του 100% Hotel Show, η Διοργάνωση θα διαμορφώσει ένα ειδικό workshop stage, φιλοξενώντας μερικές από τις πιο ενδιαφέρουσες παρουσιάσεις και ομιλίες. Καθώς είναι η πρώτη διοργάνωση στην Κρήτη, η πρώτη ημέρα θα αφιερωθεί 100% στον προορισμό, ενώ τη δεύτερη ημέρα οι θεματολογίες θα εστιάζουν στο preopening των ξενοδοχείων.

Day 1:

  • Επενδύσεις στην Κρήτη:Ευκαιρίες & Νέες Μορφές Καταλυμάτων
  • Τάσεις για την Κρήτη:Δεδομένα για την Ξενοδοχειακή Ζήτηση στην Κρήτη
  • Κρητική Ξενοδοχειακή Επιχειρηματικότητα:Case Studies που αλλάζουν την Αγορά
  • Η Αγορά των Βιλών στην Κρήτη: Τάσεις & Νέες Απαιτήσεις

 

Day 2:

  • Pre-Οpening της Σεζόν: Βασικές Διαδικασίες & Συμβουλές
  • Κανάλια Πωλήσεων: Έλεγχος & Αναθέρμανση
  • Στρατηγική Προσφορών: Προετοιμασία Πλάνου & Ενέργειες
  • Last Minute Προσωπικό: Πηγές & Τεχνικές Προσέλκυσης

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Θέλεις να επισκεφθείς τη Seasonal Edition του 100% Hotel Show στην Κρήτη – 13-14 Απριλίου | Εκθεσιακό ΔΕΚΚ | Ηράκλειο;

 

 

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20th Thessaloniki Book Fair| 16-19 May 2024

THESSALONIKI

From 16 to 19 May 2024, the Hellenic Foundation for Culture organizes the 20th anniversary Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF), which, as every year, will take place at the TIF-HELEXPO International Exhibition and Conference Centre, this year with Sharjah-UAE, one of the seven Emirates and the spiritual centre of the federal state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the guest of honour).

TIBF is one of the most renowned cultural institutions in Greece and abroad, with internationally renowned guests. An institution that highlights books and reading, the book market and the interaction of books with the arts, sciences and entrepreneurship.

The central tribute of this year’s exhibition, “Man and Machine“, puts the challenge of Artificial Intelligence at the centre of the discussions. Further thematic axes touch on contemporary concerns, such as “Women in Books” or “Stories from the Balkans“,  while there will be tributes to the writers  Franz Kafka, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his death, and  Giorgos Ioannou . The children’s and teenagers’ corner will again host a variety of events to promote literacy, while the Dialogos Rights Centre and the highly successful international fellowship programme for book professionals will operate for the second year. In addition, there are various partnerships with European and international institutions that will be present at the event.

TIBF will also host the  10th Festival of Young Writers, the 8th Translation Festival, the  2nd Young Book Designers Award, the 2nd Meeting of Reading Clubs, as well as presentations of new publications, discussions, workshops, lectures, round tables, screenings, visual and theatrical events, parallel cultural activities in the city and in wider Macedonia.

10th Young Writers Festival

“Always be a poet, even in prose”, Charles Baudelaire

In the framework of the 10th Young Writers Festival, on Friday 17 (8-10pm) and Saturday 18 May (7-9pm), ten poets of the new generation will be hosted by poet and publisher Yorgos Alisanoglou in collaboration with poet Alexios Mainas: Eleni Athanasiou, Christina-Callirroi Garbi, Efthymia Giosa, Esmeralda Geka, Spyros Goulas, Alexandros Kordas, Valantis Mastoras, Vasilis Moschos, Stavroula Papadaki, Spyros Chairetis, who present their work through interesting discussions on the themes of contemporary poetry -on a personal and collective level-, framed by poetry readings, personal interviews and poetic conversations, highlighting the personal style of each participant, as well as the possibility of proposals and approaches to how poetry speaks and interprets today. They will be joined by the neo-hellenist professor Vassilis Lambropoulos, who will talk about the poetic landscape of young people in Greece today, and the poet-curator Alexios Mainas, who will contribute with questions and observations on issues of contemporary poetry.

The 10th Young Writers Festival introduces the innovative Poetry Black Box

A surprise awaits the visitors of the 20th Thessaloniki International Book Fair, because… “Where you wonder about things you see for the first time […] That is where poetry finds you…”[1]: Twenty poems are displayed non-stop at the Poetry Black Box (stand 14), a new initiative of the 10th Festival of Young Writers, giving the public the opportunity to isolate themselves between browsing the stands and getting in touch with the creations of 20 poets of contemporary Greek reality. In the action Veni Video Vici / Poetry in the age of the image , video artists, music producers, poets and poetesses jointly create new visual creations and invite the viewer to press Pause, to stop running in the aisles and, in the absolute isolation of the Poetry Black Box , to observe the videopoems, to process the material and to recreate anew what he sees evolving before his eyes.

The poets participating are: Alisanoglou Yorgos, Amanatidis Vassilis, Gioulos Dimitris, Gitsi Anastasia, Gogos Thanos, Doutsiou Sissi, Erinakis Nikos, Kallergi Lena, Koulouri Maria, Lalou Angeliki, Lioutsia Ioanna, Minas Alexios, Margariti Irini, Milia Penny, Panagiotou Eftichia, Papacharalambos Konstantinos, Pappa Irini, Rondini Patrizia, Stefaneas Petros, Chalkiadaki Niki. Curated by  Anastasia Gkitsi, Yorgos Alisanoglou.  Hellenic Foundation for Culture.

[1] Poetry finds you, Titos Patrikios, ed. Kichli

3rd Young Book Designers Award: the award ceremony at the 20th TIBF event

On Friday 17/5, 8-9pm, the announcement and award ceremony of the winner of the Young Book Designers Award competition will take place, as well as a discussion with representatives of the institution. Speakers: Lia Fakinou (EBGE),Beate Köhler (Director of the Goethe-Institut Thessaloniki), Nopi Hadjigeorgiou (Coordinator of the TIBF).

The  Goethe-Institut Greece in collaboration with the  Hellenic Foundation for Culture, the  EBGE (Greek Visual Communication Design Awards), the  Stiftung Buchkunst (German Book Art Foundation) and the  Frankfurt International Book Fair, awards a prize every year especially for young Greek book designers. The competition is open to designers, printers, publishers and producers of creative book designs.

The  Young Book Designers Award aims at detecting original, new ideas for the printed book as an object of design and aesthetic creation and consequently of developments in graphic design. By highlighting the talents of the younger generation, the award seeks to encourage modernity in a medium that is traditional but always relevant. The prize is awarded by a five-member jury composed of editors and book designers from Greece and Germany and appointed by the Goethe Institut, the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, Stiftung Buchkunst and EBGE. The winning titles are exhibited at the TIBF, travel to Frankfurt and Leipzig, take part in global competitions and participate in tours, matchmaking and networking activities. Coordinated by Lia Fakinou

8st Translation Festival

Along with the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Panhellenic Association of Professional Translators, Graduates of the Ionian University , which has been a constant presence at the TIBF since 2015.This year, the Association is organizing a discussion on the translation trends of the last decade in the publishing industry in a cross-disciplinary feminist perspective, as well as the opportunities that arise through the  Women in Translation initiative. Guests are Dr Olga Castro  from Spain, Distinguished Researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Associate Professor of Translation at the University of Warwick, England, and Dr Vasiliki Misiou, Assistant Professor of Literary Translation, Department of English Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

At the same time, in the framework of the Translation Festival, Myrto Kalofolia (State Translation Award 2023) and  Ioanna Andreou, under the coordination of Cleopatra Elaiotriviaris, will reveal the secrets of successful collaboration between translator and editor. Finally, the Association is organising a special, interactive presentation for primary school pupils on the topic “What a translator does for a living”, by the experienced translator Cleopatra Elaiotriviaris.

Institutes and organisations also arrange events related to translation, such as the Translation of Contemporary Slovenian and Croatian Literature into Greek with Ivan Sršen, Marija Dejanović, Thanos Gagos, etc., as well as related activities and events in the context of the honoured Sarja.

A key role in the field of translation is also played by the events and discussions in the context of the annual meeting of the European Network of Translation Programmes ENLIT, which will take place in Thessaloniki in the framework of the 20th TIBF. Greek publishers will have the opportunity to meet the 13 members of ENLIT, which was founded in the context of the Frankfurt International Book Fair in 2016 with the aim of developing translation support programmes to promote literature at national and international level. At the TIBF, the network will provide information on translation projects and participate in panels on translation projects. Present will be: Ainhoa Sanchez (Spain), Tiia Strandén (Finland), Kotryna Pranckunaite (Lithuania), Olena Odynoka (Ukraine), Pavel Sibyla (Slovakia), Katja Urbanija (Slovenia), Sinéad Mac Aodha (Ireland), Paul Hermans (Belgium/Flanders), Marife Boix-Garcia (Germany – Frankfurt International Book Fair), Margit Walsø (Norway), Martin Krafl (Czech Republic), Julià Florit Juan (Catalonia) and Alexandra Büchler (UK). The GreekLit translation project will be represented by Haris Meletiadis, a member of the project’s committee, through which 39 books have already been published in 19 languages.

Also valuable is the presence, in panels, of authors who have won the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL), such as Martina Vidaic (Croatia, award 2023), Marente de Moor (Netherlands, award 2014,in Greek “The Dutch Virgin”, Bacchicon publications), Bianca Bellová (Czech Republic, prize 2017, in Greek “The Lake”, Bacchicon publications) and Giovanni Dozzini (Italy, prize 2019, in Greek “Babucar proceeded first”, Enastron publications). The Prize highlights Europe’s creativity and diversity in the field of prose writing, promotes literature through translations of the winning works and fosters intercultural dialogue. The initiative is supported by the European Commission’s CreativeEurope programme and coordinated by the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), the European Writers’ Council (EWC) and the Federation of European Publishers (FEP), while in Greece it is coordinated by the Society of Authors.

Tribute to the 100th anniversary of Kafka’s death

On the occasion of the Franz Kafka anniversary year 2024, the Goethe-Institut presents the poster exhibition KOMPLETT KAFKA in cooperation with the award-winning artist Nicolas Mahler and the Literaturhaus Stuttgart (Stuttgart Literary House) at the 20th TIBF, giving visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves virtually in the mysterious world of Kafka’s novels, who, in addition to writing, also had a great passion for drawing. Also, on Saturday 18/5, 1-2 pm, the Goethe-Institut Thessaloniki, as part of the anniversary events “Kafka-Talks“, is organizing the Kafka Landscape, a panel discussion where writers, academics, political scientists and filmmakers will attempt to immerse themselves in the work of the great writer and his different and unknown “landscapes“. The participants are Dimitra Mitta, professor of literature and writer, George Fragoglou, professor of theatre and director, Stelios Vrachnis, director. Yianna Tsokou is the moderator. Actors of the Protasi Theatre Group will read excerpts from “Letter to His Father”.

Tribute to Giorgos Ioannou

The Hellenic Foundation for Culture collaborates with the Vafopouleio Cultural Centre of the Municipality of Thessaloniki for a multifaceted, interactive tribute to the important writer who was part of the soul and life of Thessaloniki and whose personal story meets the history of the city. Since 2014, Vafopouleio has had the exclusive and legal possession of the Collection of George Ioannou, part of which is also his literary archive, with a high collector’s value.

An exhibition of books, photographs and archival material from the George Ioannou Collection is held at stand 15 of the TIBF. On Thursday 16/5 at 5pm, an event entitled “The author George Ioannou “talks” with his city” will be held, moderated by the President of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, Nikos Koukis, with the participation of Anastasia Vakaloudi, Dr. History – Dr. in inatruction of History and the Use of Information and Communication Technologies, Education Consultant of Eastern Thessaloniki Philologists, lecturer at the Hellenic Open University, Elena Avramidou, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Greek Studies at the Institute of World History of Art, Shanghai University of International Studies, China, member of the Executive Committee of the UNESCO Chair at the Ionian University, member of the Coordinating Committee of the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis, Stelios Koukos, journalist, writer and Anastasia Hatzis, literary artist.

On Friday 17/5 at 9am at the Thessaloniki History Centre, Rodanthi Dimitresi narrates the “Tales of our people” by G. Ioannou At 6pm there will be an open tour for the public in the “George Ioannou Hall” at the Vafopouleio Cultural Centre.

On Saturday 18/5 at 6pm there is a Walk in the centre of Thessaloniki entitled With its signs above me. A “narrative” of the city through the references, descriptions, experiences and feelings of George Ioannou, as he captured them in his literary work or commented on them in interviews or articles in the press: Athanasia Boundidou, Vafopouleio Cultural Centre.

Registration for the tour of Vafopouleio and for the Walk at: https://opengov.thessaloniki.gr/opengov/eservices/vafo, tel: 231331 8687.

In the context of the tribute, on Friday 17/5 at 7pm the Central Municipal Library of Thessaloniki organizes a lecture by Dr. Byron Pissalides, entitled Sustainability and viability of the literary archives of George Ioannou and Leonardo Sciascia. A cross-cultural perspective on literary heritage.

Kedros Publications organize on Sunday 19/5, 1-2pm the event The words are a great need of the soul. Thomas Korovinis, writer-songwriter and Sophia Iakovidou, associate professor of Modern Greek Literature at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, will speak about the great writer. On the same day at 2pm, the publications Eneken-Culture Review with the publisher Giorgos Giannopoulos as a speaker, analyze the way and the conditions under which the contemporary literary and cultural landscape was shaped in the event History-Trauma-Rapture-Delight: The Case of George Ioannou and Dinos Christianopoulos.

 

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Society for Epirotic Studies| “I Pompemeni”, a conference on the position of women| 29 March 2024

IOANNINA

 The Region of Epirus and the Society for Epirotic Studies are organizing their fifth joint conference, entitled “I Pompemeni“. The conference will take place on Friday, 29 March 2024, at 10:00-20:00, at the Hall of the Society for Epirotic Studies.. It is an initiative that approaches issues of gender violence and the status of women throughout human history, with speakers making references to classical antiquity, medieval art and even cinema.

The event will begin with greetings from the regional governor of Epirus Alexandros Kachrimanis and the curator of cultural issues & gallery of the Society Nelly Tzimogianni, followed by a recitation by the philologist-historian, PhD candidate Dimitra Mytili.

The detailed programme of the conference is structured as follows:

10:45-11:00 Liampi Katerini, President of the Society for Epirotic Studies. – “Akuste chora ke chorianoi… Simera tha pompefti i Maria tu Toli-Strati, ke na min pai kaneis se doulia…”.
11:00–11:15 Douskou Ioanna, Historian, PhD Candidate – The suicide of women to avoid shaming in antiquity. Culpa est velle mori, culpaque nomme mori.
11:15–11:30 Κarantzia Athina, Historian, PhD Candidate -Decoding silence
Abuse of women in ancient Athens.
11:30–11:45 Gkasti Eleni, Professor of Ancient Greek and Latin Philology, University of Ioannina, Greece – Honor and blame in women’s discourse. The case of Tecmessa in Sophocles’ Ajax.
12:15–12:30 Chadeli Vasiliki, Historian, PhD Candidate – The abuse of women in ancient Rome. Myth, law and reality.
12:30–12:45 Stratsani Maria, Philosophy, PhD – Women artists. A forgotten contribution to poetry and music and a late recognition.
12:45–13:00 Margari Eleni, Art History, PhD – “Afti etsi ithele ke etsi epathe”. Gender violence in European art (15th-17th century).

During the afternoon meeting, the programme is structured as follows:

17:30–17:45  Batistatou Anna , MD, PhD Dean University of Ioannina – Discrimination and ethical harassment in the sciences.
17:45–18:00  Nakou Agni , Deputy Regional Governor of Epirus – Abusive behaviour in the region of Ioannina during the interwar period. Impressions and interpretations.
18:00–18:15  Mytili Dimitra , Philologist-Historian, PhD Candidate – Incidents of gender violence in Byzantine and medieval Arabic sources.
18:45–19:00  Verykiou Sofia , Historian– Louise Bourgeois: who weaves what, for whom and why
19:00–19:15  Karantza-Kotsia Mirella , Lecturer at the Department of Greek Language, Literature and Greek Culture, University “Ekrem Chabey”, Argyrokastro, “Mor’ Deropolitissa, mor’ kaimeni ze-mor’ zelemeni”. The role and position of women in the ethnic Greek minority yesterday and today.
19:15–19:30  Georgoulas Panagiotis , Theatrologist-Historian – Hidden and overt violence against women through the Greek drama and film industry.

The event will conclude with Dimitra Mytili  on singing and Dimitra Stavrou  on piano performing four songs of contemporary Greek music on the theme of women, orchestrated by Nikos Fassoulas  and a monophonic song from the North Epirot Pandelis Nikou .

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MOMus| Exhibition “Collective threads: Anna Andreeva at the Red Rose Silk Factory | 7 December 2024 – 27 April 2025

THESSALONIKI

The first international retrospective exhibition on the life and work of Anna Andreeva (1917-2008), the Soviet textile designer who worked at the Red Rose Silk Factory in Moscow from the 1940s to the 1980s, is the main narrative of the exhibition entitled “Collective Threads: Anna Andreeva at the Red Rose Silk Factory” to be presented at MOMus Museum of Modern Art-Kostakis Collection in Thessaloniki, Greece, from December 7, 2024 to April 27, 2025, curated by Christina Kiaer, professor of art history at Northwestern University of Chicago.

Named after the German revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg, the Red Rose Silk Factory (also read in Russian as ‘Red Rose’)  was a space of collective female design that shaped fashion and material culture during the years of actually existing socialism. The exhibition presents, among other things, Andreeva’s abstract, geometric motifs with themes inspired by electricity, space and early digital technology (cyber), which highlight her as an individual talent whose ingenuity often surpassed the work of her comrades and whose ingenuity often had to find ways to escape the Party’s censorship. At the same time, the exhibition showcases Andreeva’s successful and enthusiastic contribution to the Soviet Union’s economy during the Cold War, also presenting designs that reflected the economy’s demands for popular, traditional and festive themes. On display, for example, are works for textiles created to celebrate historical events, such as the first manned flight into space by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961 and the Olympic Games in Moscow in the summer of 1980.

The exhibition includes drawings, studies and historical samples of Andreeva’s fabrics, as well as photographs, film clips and documentaries from the Red Rose factory collective, Soviet fashion magazines and exhibitions. It is complemented by large-scale contemporary reproductions of Andreeva’s fabrics that viewers will be able to touch.

Andreeva’s work is also in dialogue with the Russian avant-garde from the Kostakis Collection of the MOMus Museum of Modern Art, with a series of textile designs from the 1920s, as well as artworks that inspired industrial design in the early Soviet years, which have survived thanks to the tireless efforts of collector George Kostakis.

The wealth of documentaries available on the Red Rose Silk Factory, on the production processes there and Andreeva’s collaboration with her comrades in the collective, reveal an artist whose work in the busy and famous factory in Soviet times made her a leading figure and an autonomous artistic presence with a distinctive style. Recognizing the unique artistic value of Andreeva’s work, the New York MOMA recently enriched its collections with 12 of her works.

The exhibition contributes to the intense interest that exists internationally in art that has weaving as its subject and that has recently been shown in current exhibitions internationally (e.g. “Unravel” at the Barbican in 2024 and “Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction” which will conclude its current tour at MoMA in 2025), emphasizing on the one hand the feminist emphasis on women makers, but at the same time shifting the focus from manual techniques such as weaving, embroidery and quilting and their stereotypical “femininity” to a different model of large-scale industrial-scale textile production organized as a collective within the communist system.

The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue (published by Scheidegger & Spiess, Zurich) with texts by international scholars, curators and critics, with particular emphasis on the processes of factory production of textiles by collectives.

Curator: Christina Kiaer, Specialist in Soviet Art History, Professor of Art History, Northwestern University, USA

Co-curated by: Angeliki Haristou, Art Historian, MOMus-Museum of Modern Art-Costakis Collection

The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Anna Andreeva Estate (Basel), Layr Gallery (Vienna)

Supported by: Kristina Krasnyanskaya

Catalogue support: Konstantin & Victoria Yanakov

MOMus-Museum of Modern Art-Costakis Collection (Lazariston Monastery, Thessaloniki)

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Φεστιβάλ Φωτογραφίας στην Πάτρα| Ν + 1 κλικ| 29 Νοεμβρίου-08 Δεκεμβρίου 2024 στο διατηρητέο κτίριο του Σκαγιοπουλείου Ιδρύματος

PATRAS

10 days dedicated to photography with photography exhibitions, seminars and presentations by experts in the field.

The core of the Festival consists of 11 solo photography exhibitions by members of the Photography Group and distinguished guest artists. These are accompanied by previous group exhibitions of the “ENTEFXIS” network of the International Festival “Photometria” of Ioannina, as well as by a photographic and art exhibition of adolescents from the SOS Children’s Villages. In particular:

Solo Exhibitions 

Guests 

-Rea Papadopoulou- Girls are sleeping upstairs

-Νίκος Τσακανίκας – A mountain of black stones

-Yorgos Kylpasis- Guelfo’s Dream

Photography Group Α.Σ.Τ.Ο.: 

-Alexandra Stamatopoulou- Carnaval

-Vasileia Lada – Remembrance

-Yanna Panagopoulou- Ola einai dromos

-Eleni Alexandri- Junction

-Thanos Papavasileiou- Outside the fence

-Konstantinos Kotorenis – I am not enough

-Mary Giannopoulou- Inner traces

-Sakis Roditis- With our little children on our shoulders

Group Exhibitions: 

– Teenagers’ Exhibition – The rights of the child (SOS Children’s Villages)

– Exhibition of Photography Groups from the Entefxis network (Photometria

Festival) Groups: ΗΔΥΦΩΣ (Patra) , Art8 (Agrinio) και Photoerevnites

(Athens)

Workshops and presentations 

-Aris Zissimatos – Photography and Poetry (30/11 at 19:00)

-Christos Sotiropoulos – From idea to images and from images to story: how a photographic book emerges (1/12 at 19:00)

-Nikos Tsakanikas – Introduction to studio photography (7/12 at 19:00)

-Vassilis Zaverdas – Artistic photography today (8/12 at 19:00)

Opening on the first day of the Festival 29/11 at 19:00pm. 

The photography exhibitions will be open daily from 17:00 to 21:00pm

in the preserved building of the Skagiopouleio Foundation (entrance from Solomou).

Admission to the exhibitions and participation in the seminars and presentations is free for photography enthusiasts and non-photography enthusiasts alike. 

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Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation| “The Antikythera Shipwreck: 124 years of underwater archaeological research”| 20 November 2024-19 January 2025

PIRAEUS

For the first time, more than 80 objects from the Antikythera Shipwreck  are on display at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, in the most comprehensive periodic exhibition to date, presenting the results of modern research, from 2012 to the most recent in 2024, and providing information about the ship, its rigging, cargo and occupants.

After six years, the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation is once again hosting findings from the Antikythera shipwreck, offering once again the opportunity for the public to get to know and browse the great finds of the wondrous shipwreck with its famous Mechanism. Among the findings, a special place is occupied by the marble head of Hercules crowned with a vine, which seems to be related to the marble headless statue of Hercules of the Farnese type of the National Archaeological Museum, which was excavated in 1901 by the Symi sponge divers.

In the context of the exhibition, the Foundation, in collaboration with the KARPOS team, designed the educational workshop “A Dive into the Archaeology of the Sea. An interactive history game in the Greek seas” for children aged 10-14 years old. Children will tour the exhibition and through group activities and the use of digital and audiovisual tools will discuss concepts and processes of marine archaeology and the relationship of archaeology with today. Through hands-on activities based on observation and photography, they will learn about incredible shipwrecks and how archaeologists work to uncover treasures that have been lost for centuries.

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Thessaloniki| Photography exhibition by “Aftoptes Martyres” at Chalkos Gallery| 15-27 November 2024

THESSALONIKI

“Aftoptes Martyres” returns after two years for a new photographic… autopsy. 

The four journalists from Thessaloniki, present in an exhibition entitled “Lives on the street” a total of 60 unpublished photographs from Greece and abroad.

“Aftoptes Martyres” after a lot of… walking on the streets and a lot of filtering on their hard disks ended up in a peculiar conversation of their photographs, in color and black and white frames, capturing moments from the everyday lives of people who are connected by separate roads.

This is the fourth exhibition by the journalistic – photographic group “Aftoptes Martyres” which consists of the journalists  Babis Giannakidis, Lazaros Theodorakidis, Christos Karagiannopoulos and Yannis Kessopoulos.

They have preceded, chronologically, their exhibition at Chalkos with 100 photographs of Thessaloniki and its proceeds were donated to the Municipal Infant Hospital “Agios Stylianos”, the next one was at the Remezzo of the Municipality of Kalamaria for the 100 years of the city since the Asia Minor Catastrophe, while the proceeds were donated to the Down Syndrome Association. Also, “Aftoptes Martyres” participated in the 7th Kapani Project, as part of the 59th Dimitria Festival, last month with 40 of their photos from the historic market. The photographic wealth was presented on two digital displays placed in areas within the market.

Meanwhile, in 2022 a scrapbook with 120 photographs of Thessaloniki accompanied by short bilingual texts written specifically for each frame by citizens of Thessaloniki and not only was released with great success by “Malliaris Paideia” publications.

Their new exhibition also has a social aspect as part of the proceeds from the sale of the photographs will be given to support the Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” of Thessaloniki. The President of the Association, Kyriakoula Derekenari, will address the opening ceremony.

Giannis Kessopoulos

Also participating in the exhibition with short texts – captions are 60 personalities from Greece and abroad</b, giving with their own signature a special view of each photograph.

Christos Karagiannopoulos

The new exhibition is supported by the gallerist  Kostas Parcharidis of  Chalkos Gallery  and the award-winning  art director and photographer Mike Rafail who… captured the team on the poster with his photographic eye. Also, Paris Karagiannopoulos and Zoe Karathanasi contributed to the creation of the new video spot for the exhibition.

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Tatoi| Two-Theme Museum of Agricultural Production and Royal Automobiles in the New Cowshed of the former royal estate

TATOI

The building of the New Cowshed in the former royal estate of Tatoi is transformed into a two-theme museum. The museum is intended to house the permanent exhibitions on the agricultural production of the estate and the royal cars. The project of restoration of the building and its reuse is included in the Recovery and Resilience Fund. It follows the principles of the estate’s viability study and is progressing within the approved timetable with a completion horizon of 2025.

The Minister of Culture,  Lina Mendoni, said: “The project of converting the New Cowshed into a two-themed museum seeks to highlight that, despite the changes of use that took place on the estate, depending on the period of reign, the principles that seemed to govern its use were environmental protection and the circular economy. The present-day appearance of the estate is largely due to the initiatives taken during the reigns of George I and Paul in particular, as the sources show that during these two periods of the estate’s history, agri-food production was developed. There was a concerted effort at systematic management with the intention of making it a model. The existing natural resources (plant wealth, soil, subsoil, water), natural capital, infrastructure, equipment and service networks were exploited, a work system and a small community of workers were formed, and ways were devised for the business development of the estate. The conversion of the New Cowshed into a museum is part of the ongoing programme of the Ministry of Culture for the museum promotion of selected historical buildings in the former royal estate, with evidence that have been identified and preserved in the areas of Tatoi. The completion of the projects by the relevant Directorates of the Ministry of Culture is expected to offer visitors a multi-thematic museum experience, accompanied by a variety of activities, in a restored natural environment. Our aim is to restore the monument building, whose work is ongoing, and to reuse it by creating a museum space that offers an integrated visitor experience to different categories of the public, highlighting the various aspects of agri-food production. At the same time, the building is suitable for hosting the exhibition of the royal cars, which have also been declared monuments. In view of this, the presentation of the New Cowshed has an independent value in itself as a model – for the time – of agri-food production that gives priority to the traditional way of farming, which respects nature. The organisation of the exhibition of vehicles, on the other hand, allows the presentation of the cars-memorials used in the last phase of the reign in Greece, which are of particular aesthetic, economic and technological value. The exhibitions have a strong educational and recreational character. Particular care has been taken to ensure that the museum is fully accessible”.

The two permanent exhibitions will be hosted in the New Cowshed building. The mission of the Museum, which is located in the heart of the productive-exhibition unit of the estate, is to highlight the agro-farming model of entrepreneurship, the connection with the international, national and local history related to the estate, the demonstration of the historical and technological value of the cars of the former royal family, as some of them are limited production models, while most of them were used in the public appearances and functions of the representatives of the royal institution.

The Farm Production Exhibition is located in the north and east wings of the building, while the Royal Motor Show is located in the west wing. The Agri-Farming Exhibition will feature exhibits of the estate’s agricultural and livestock production, with separate sections for the Dairy Production Exhibition. Also, equipment found at the Cowshed related to the agricultural production of oil and wine will be preserved and displayed. The exhibition equipment is simple, with a clean geometry and a clear aesthetic differentiation from the shell, typologically homogeneous and grouped according to the use it is intended to serve, while its arrangement in the space is independent of its geometry and structural elements. Eight cars will be exhibited in the independent exhibition section of royal cars: A whiteFiat 500™, two MG™ brand cars, four Rolls-Royce™-built cars and an electricVictor, out of a total of 10 royal cars designated as monuments. In the same section, Paul and Frederick’s driving licences and photographic material are displayed. A multi-purpose room for events and interactive parts of the exhibition is located upstairs as an independent section. The immediate surrounding area of the building takes the form of a small promenade and recreational area around the building.

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VERGOS Auctions| Art Panorama at the auction of 19th & 20th Century Modern Greek Paintings & Sculpture | 11 December 2024

ΑΤΗΕNS

This year – a milestone in the history of VERGOS Auctions, which this year completes 35 years of presence in Greek auctions, is completed with the auction of 19th & 20th century Modern Greek Paintings & Sculpture. The auction will take place on Wednesday, 11 December at 6:00 pm at the Zappeion Hall and will include 153 works of art, covering the entire range of artistic movements of the period. The works of the auction will be presented in a three-day exhibition in the same venue between 8-10 December with free admission to the public.

For more information about the auction and how to participate, visit the website www.vergosauctions.com.

One of the most important works of  Nikiforos Lytras, “Orthros”<b, stands out in the auction. The work was presented in the context of an exhibition at the same venue that will be auctioned today, at the Zappeion, 117 years ago. It received rave reviews from the public at the time and was described as the ‘diamond’ of the exhibition. The ‘Sailboat‘ by the great marine painter Konstantinos Volanakis is also expected to attract the interest of collectors, as well as the ‘Thessaloniki Memorial‘ by  Konstantinos Maleas , which bears a dedication by the artist to Thallis Koutoupis, a well-known collector of works by Konstantinos Maleas.

The triad of works by the great masters of Modern Greek Painting is completed with unique works by Michalis Economou, Fotis Kontoglou, Theophilos, Georgios Gounaropoulos, Nikos Hadjikyriakos Gikas, Konstantinos Parthenis, Yannis Moralis, Yannis Tsarouchis and many others. The rich auction could not fail to include creations of modern and contemporary art by Alekos Fassianos, Alexis Akrithakis, Vlassis Kaniaris, Yannis Psychopedis, Demosthenes Kokkinidis, Nikos Kessanlis, Pavlos, Opi Zounis, Thanasis Tsigos, Panagiotis Tetsis, Manolis Charos, Maria Filopoulou, Pavlos Samios, John Christoforou, Tasos Mantzavinos, Sotiris Sorongas, George Lazongas, George Lappas, George Rorris, Giannis Spyropoulos, Diamantis Diamantopoulos, Giannis Kottis among many others. Sculpture has its place of honour with works by Giannoulis Halepas, Theodoros Papagiannis, George Zongolopoulos, Sofia Vari and Takis.

Exhibition open to the public – Zappeion Hall

Sunday, 8 December, 12:00-21:00 Monday, 9 December, 10:00-21:00 Tuesday, 10 December, 10:00-21:00

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14 o Διεθνές Συνέδριο Co-Museum| 04-06 Δεκεμβρίου στο Μουσείο Μπενάκη

ATHENS

Με τρεις μέρες γεμάτες ομιλίες, συζητήσεις, εργαστήρια και δράσεις δικτύωσης – το CoMuseum είναι κάτι περισσότερο από ένα Συνέδριο: Αποτελεί πλέον θεσμό ανταλλαγής  γνώσης για την ευημερία των πολιτιστικών οργανισμών και την ενδυνάμωση των  κοινοτήτων τους, που παράλληλα διευκολύνει και ευνοεί τη δημιουργία δικτύων και συνεργειών.

Σε συνέχεια του περσινού προγράμματος «Μουσεία και Δικαιοσύνη», το 14ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο CoMuseum θα εμβαθύνει στους τρόπους με τους οποίους τα μουσεία και οι πολιτιστικοί οργανισμοί, ως θεσμοί που χαίρουν της εμπιστοσύνης των πολιτών, μπορούν να συμβάλουν στη βελτίωση της ζωής των ανθρώπων, αντιμετωπίζοντας τις προκλήσεις της δίκαιης μεταχείρισης. Στο πλαίσιο του Συνεδρίου θα συζητηθούν, μεταξύ άλλων θεμάτων που σχετίζονται με τις αρχές της ποικιλομορφίας, της ισότητας, της συμπερίληψης και της προσβασιμότητας, οι σημαντικές ευθύνες που αναλαμβάνουν τα μουσεία, όπως είναι η καλλιέργεια της διαφορετικότητας και της βιωσιμότητας, η υιοθέτηση πολιτικών επιστροφής και έρευνας προέλευσης αντικειμένων, καθώς και η αντιμετώπιση της παραπληροφόρησης.

Την Τετάρτη 4, και την Πέμπτη 5 Δεκεμβρίου στο Μουσείο Μπενάκη/Πειραιώς 138 στην Αθήνα, και την Παρασκευή 6 Δεκεμβρίου στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής της Θεσσαλονίκης, οι συμμετέχοντες θα έχουν την ευκαιρία να συναναστραφούν επαγγελματίες του πολιτισμού και της δημιουργικής οικονομίας, εκπροσώπους της κοινωνίας των πολιτών, και καλλιτέχνες σε μια συνάντηση που διερευνά και εμβαθύνει στον ρόλο που μπορεί να παίξουν τα μουσεία και οι πολιτιστικοί φορείς στη βελτίωση της ζωής των ανθρώπων.

Χρήσιμες πληροφορίες

  • Την Τετάρτη και την Παρασκευή το Συνέδριο θα είναι διαθέσιμο διαδικτυακά σε ζωντανή αναμετάδοση.  Η εγγραφή σας είναι απαραίτητη και για την διαδικτυακή παρακολούθηση.
  • Οι γλώσσες του Συνεδρίου είναι η ελληνική και η αγγλική. Θα υπάρχει ταυτόχρονη διερμηνεία στις δύο γλώσσες καθώς και απόδοση στην ελληνική νοηματική.
  • Βεβαιώσεις παρακολούθησης θα δοθούν αποκλειστικά στους/στις συμμετέχοντες/ουσες με φυσική παρουσία και κατόπιν συνεννόησης κατά την είσοδο.
  • Η συμμετοχή στο Συνέδριο είναι δωρεάν, κατόπιν  προ-εγγραφής.
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Kilkis| The infrastructure of the archaeological site of Ancient Evropos is updated

KILKIS

The Ministry of Culture, through the competent Ephorate of Antiquities of Kilkis, is proceeding with interventions to upgrade the infrastructure and protect the remains of the archaeological site of the ancient city of Evropos. The programme involves projects to improve and expand the infrastructure and services of the archaeological site, but also the placement of a temporary shelter for protection, in part of the ancient city. Through these interventions, the operation of the archaeological site and the visitor’s experience in general is upgraded, while at the same time the educational and cultural activity of the Ephorate of Antiquities in ancient Evropos is assisted.

Ancient Evropos was an important city, at the core of the Macedonian kingdom, with a timeless history, as evidenced by the excavation research in the city and its cemeteries. The “European City”, as it is introduced according to an epigraphic testimony of the 2nd century BC, with its impressive findings, has all the prerequisites for its development into an important cultural pole and development resource for the region, and Central Macedonia in general.

Ταφικό μνημείο στην αρχαία Ευρωπό

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, said: “The upgrading and promotion of the ancient city of Evropos, birthplace of Seleucus I of Nicanora, successor of Alexander the Great and founder of the Seleucid dynasty, is an objective of the Ministry of Culture and the relevant Ephorate of Antiquities. The promotion of this important archaeological site, by enhancing its recognition as a destination with cultural and development potential, so that it can be included in the cultural and development map of Central Macedonia, is in line with our strategic planning for Macedonia. In the 2000s, with the completion of the building infrastructure for public service, the site became accessible to visitors. However, it was only occasionally used. In 2019, the operation of the Information Centre, upgrading the information about the timeless history of ancient Evropos, the city and its cemeteries, as well as about the leader of the Seleucid dynasty, substantially increased the visitor numbers, at the site. Since then, educational programmes and cultural activities are regularly held at the re-designated archaeological site, which contribute to the better acquaintance of visitors of all ages with ancient Evropos and the understanding of its historical significance. Now, with the new planned interventions that we have approved, to which we are adding the installation of lighting to highlight and secure the archaeological site, we are renewing and upgrading its infrastructure, which fully meet the modern needs and improve, overall, its operation, while ensuring the protection of its archaeological remains”.

The archaeological site that can be visited includes part of the cemetery, dating back to Roman and early Christian times, part of the urban fabric of the ancient city, on a hill, with houses, warehouses, workshops, north of the cemetery, dating back to at least two settlement phases of late antiquity (4th-6th century BC). The archaeological site also includes a cluster of three tombs (late 4th – first half of the 3rd century BC), the burial complex of Messia and a prehistoric mound of the Neolithic period (5th millennium BC) within the modern settlement of Evropos. The city had a dense urban network with roads and houses, while the ‘craft’ zone was developed next to an adjacent stream. The presence of an organised water supply network with an aqueduct is attested by an inscription, which states that the project was carried out with the sponsorship of Philip Alexander (2nd-3rd century AD).

The habitation of Evropos was continuous from the 5th pre-Christian millennium B.C. until the 6th century A.D. The only Kouros that has been excavated in northern Greece comes from Evropos.

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Society for Epirotic Studies| Series of lectures “On Theatre” | 11,18,25 November and 2,9 December 2024

IOANNINA

The Society for Epirotic Studies  in collaboration with the University of Ioannina and the Spiritual Movement “Ancient Dodoni” organize the series of lectures “On Theatre”. The meetings will take place every Monday and will start on 11 November 2024.

The programme of lecture-meetings is as follows:

Monday 11 November 2024

18:30-19:00 WELCOME GREETING

Katerina Liampi, Society for Epirotic Studies, President

Gasti Eleni, Professor of Ancient Greek and Latin Philology

RECITATION

Mytili Dimitra, Philologist-Historian, PhD Candidate.

19:00-20:00 Mantziou Mary, Ancient Greek Theatre. Standardization and conventions (in scenery, costumes and masks)

former Assistant Professor

20:00-21:00 Gasti Eleni, Scenes of Lamentation in Ancient Greek Tragedy Professor of Ancient Greek and Latin Literature

Monday 18 November 2024 

19:00-20:00 Briakou Irini, Women in the spotlight. Gender dimensions in ancient Greek tragedy

Ancient Greek Philology, Dr.

20:00-21:00 Kouteri Sophia, Comic inversions of gender stereotypes: when the “Second Sex” takes the lead

PhD Candidate in Classics

Μonday 25 November 2024 

19:00-20:00 Gartziou-Tatti Ariadne, Tracing the origins of Attic drama Professor Emeritus

20:00-21:00 Tzirvitsi Stergiani, Heroes in exile in Euripides Lecturer in Classics

Monday 2 December 2024 

19:00-20:00 Pappas Vasilios, Introduction to Roman Theatre

Associate Professor of Latin Literature

20:00-21:00 Alexandros Alexakis, Overview of theatrical events in Byzantium (4th – 14th century)

Professor of Byzantine Literature

Monday 9 December 2024 

18:00-19:00 Kallergi Anthofili, Roman comedy and Shakespeare Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Literature

19:00-20:00 Samiou Antigoni, The Realistic and Naturalistic Drama in Europe Dr. in French Literature, Lecturer of the Department of Literature

20:00-21:00 Toli Eugenia, The theatre and its healing qualities from antiquity to the present day

Psychologist

Exhibition 

Photographic material from the Dodonaia Archives of the Society of Continental Studies and the Spiritual Movement “Ancient Dodoni”

Scientific Committee 

Katerina Liampi

Nelly Tzimogianni

Eleni Gasti

Ariadne Gartziou-Tatti

Angelos Evangelou

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Piraeus Terminal Station: A walk through history| By Giannis Loukas

PIRAEUS

The interconnection of Athens with the port of Piraeus was the necessary condition for Athens to play its role as the capital of Greece.

Already from antiquity, Piraeus Street had assumed this key role, maintaining throughout history a central position in the life of Athens. It was always a “lively” street with a lot of traffic, following of course the periods of prosperity and decline of Athens.

After the liberation of Athens from the Ottoman rule, the image of Piraeus Street was that of a rough road connecting the port of Piraeus with Ermou Street. Crossing it, one could see deserted, marshy areas, fields, vineyards and olive groves. However, this picture would change with the declaration of Athens as the capital of the country.

Pireos Street was the first road that was decided during the reign of Otto to be opened and paved. The completion of the 8 km long paved road in 1836 facilitated not only the transport of goods to Athens but also the reconstruction of the city itself. Now, the transport of building materials for public and private buildings was much easier and faster. Horses and camels, carts and carriages were used for transportation.

The opening of the road gradually brought the rebuilding of mansions on its outskirts, while from the middle of the 19th century the road was opened for its industrialization with potteries, lime kilns and tanneries being built along its length.

However, it was obvious from quite early on that Pireos Street was not sufficient to cover the communication needs of the capital with the port. Thus, after some unsuccessful proposals, in 1867 the English businessman Eduardo Pickering undertook the construction of a railway that would connect Piraeus with Thiseion.

On 27 February 1869, the first voyage took place in a festive atmosphere, with Queen Olga, Prime Minister Zaimis, ministers, military officers, diplomats and other dignitaries as passengers on the first voyage. The steam-powered locomotive with the 6 wagons it carried covered the 8 kilometres of the route in just sixteen minutes.

The construction of the railway was greeted with great enthusiasm as it marked the progress and upgrading of Athens into a modern city. However, there was no shortage of complaints: “Yesterday was the inauguration of the railway…. As of today it has begun its regular journeys, but the prices of the seats are exorbitant. The first seat was offered at one drachma, the second at 75 cents, the third at 45. The distance is very short, and the prices of the seats ought to be similar, besides the seats are all bare, including that of the first class, which is uncommon and inappropriate.

Among the other infrastructure projects that continued to be built to improve the railway, the replacement of steam with electricity in 1898-1900 stands out. By now the “Electric Railway” had been created.

In 1880 the “Public Limited Company of the Athens to Piraeus Railway” was founded and took over the operation of the railway. Among the other projects carried out by the Company in its first years of operation were the construction of new wagons, landscaping works in Neo Faliro, which was becoming a holiday destination, and the construction of new stations such as THISEION and PIREAUS.

The Piraeus station was built very close to the harbour quay. The building had rectangular openings, Corinthian columns, Byzantine-type tiles and a cornice on the roof. Its appearance was reminiscent of many of the villas built in the 19th century in Faliro.

However, the station gave way to the ISAP Hall, which was built in approximately the same location during the interwar period. The magnificent current image of PIRAEUS station is due to the architect Ioannis Mich. Akselos and his brother, civil engineer Miltiadis Mich. Akselos, who undertook its construction in the two years between 1928 and 1929. It follows the European standards of the time, and is a miniature of the Milan railway station. The station was a magnificent structure dominated by an eclectic architectural style and dominated by a large glass dome.

The station immediately became a reference point for Piraeus. Many professionals rushed to rent offices within the station’s building.

In front of the station, the Louis Square was created. The visitor rightly feels that the place has been a reference point throughout time. The name of the square has its own interesting history. Before the 1930s, this particular square was called Louis Square, and on 22 June 1937 it was renamed 4th of August Square (with the rise of Ioannis Metaxas to power). Then, on 17 February 1945, the square was renamed Franklin Roosevelt Square in honour of the American Allies.

The last stop in this unusual name change comes for the square on 24 January 1994. This is the date, according to the records of the Piraeus City Council (63/94), when it was agreed to “rename the Square of Louis (Roosevelt) in front of the Electric Station to Odessa Square, on the occasion of the anniversary of 25 March 1994 and the presence of the delegation of the city of Odessa, twinned with our Municipality, during the celebration“.

The station square has always been, and remains, one of the busiest and most crowded places in the city. Passengers disembarking from the train to head to the port, passengers of the ferries arriving in Piraeus to move to Athens, workers, tourists and passers-by give the square the energy that is unique. For many years the square was the starting point of the city buses and the taxi station. It is precisely this mobility that has made Louis Square an attraction for vendors and small shopkeepers since its creation. Shops selling all kinds of products opened up the surrounding streets, giving the area the commercial character it has maintained for decades.

And there could not have been a more suitable location for the construction of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The building has been a landmark of the city of Piraeus since the early years of its construction, 1949-1953, designed by the architects Kyprianos Biris, Michael Kanakis and Dimitrios Tripodakis. The actions for the construction of a large building capable of meeting the needs of the Chamber began in the inter-war period when the Presidents Georgios Strigos and Panagiotis Kantzias systematically purchased adjacent plots of land. In the post-war years, despite the difficult circumstances, the necessary amount was raised from the contribution of the merchants of the city. The foundation stone was laid in 1950 and the official opening took place in 1957.

From the building of the Chamber of Commerce starts Navarino Street, the most commercial street of the city since the 19th century, forming the backbone of the historical centre of the city, with shops, crafts, banks and restaurants.

At the intersection with Kapodistriou Street, for more than a century the hotel “Sparta” has been standing. The two-storey neoclassical building had housed the French Embassy in the 1850s-1890s and then the Admiralty of the Hellenic Navy until 1910. Since then it has been operating as a hotel, taking its name from the first owner’s home town. Many hotels were located in the busy area and even in the Rigas Feraios Square, better known as Carriage Square, so named precisely because that is where the carriages gathered.

The Navarinou Street led to the emblematic indoor market of the Municipal Market of Piraeus, which dominated the area from 1860 to 1968. The creation of the Market was a necessity for the growing city of Piraeus in the mid-19th century. It included small shops, (bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops, butchers, fishmongers and cabbage shops, divided into four respective sectors). Together with the adjacent church of Agia Triada, it was the centre of the historical, homonymous district of Piraeus. In the area of the Agora, there were also cafes, taverns for the service of customers and merchants and a meeting place for the famous rebetes of the time. The Municipal Market was demolished in 1969 to give its place to the Commercial Tower of Piraeus.

Cover photo source: https://www.destinationpiraeus.com/

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The Museum of Findings of the Thessaloniki Metro, at the former Pavlos Mela Camp

THESSALONIKI

The restoration project of the building-monument of Stratonism A3, at the former Pavlos Melas camp in Thessaloniki, is in full swing, which is going to host the Museum of the findings from the excavations of the Metropolitan Railway of Thessaloniki. Building A3 – with a total useful area of about 3,000 square metres – is located at the core of the original camp, in the last years of the Turkish occupation, around 1895, which is one of the first examples of an organised camp on Greek territory. At the same time, a permanent exhibition of antiquities, which were excavated during the archaeological excavations of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki City for the construction of the Metro, is organized in the courtyard and the surrounding area of the building. The design ensures the operation of the area of the southern forecourt as an open-air museum with exhibits such as the villa of late antiquity, which was excavated at the “Agia Sophia” Station, and two sarcophagi from the western necropolis of Thessaloniki, which were uncovered during the excavations for the construction of the “Demokratia” Station.

The Minister of Culture,  Lina Mendoni, said: “The establishment of the Museum is part of the broader Strategic Plan for the redevelopment of the former Army Camp and its promotion as a supra-local green space, with uses of metropolitan scope and as a place for the promotion and enhancement of Thessaloniki’s cultural heritage. By transforming the courtyard and the surrounding area of building A3 into an open-air archaeological exhibition, where the detached mosaic floors, the undercuts and the walls of the mansion from the “Agia Sophia” station will be displayed and highlighted, the visitor will acquire an experiential approach to the building complex, which will complement the museum exhibition developed within A3. The visitor can perceive the size and layout of the villa, its organisation in space, the construction structure of its individual elements and the high artistic value of the mosaics that adorned it“.

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International Conference at the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture | 12-13 October 2024

CHANIA

The Union of Mediterranean Architects (UMAR – Union of Mediterranean Architects – Architectes de la Méditerranée) in collaboration with the Association of Greek Architects – Panhellenic Association of Architects (SADAS – PEA), the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture (CAM), the School of Architecture of the Technical University of Crete (School of Architecture of Polytechnic University of Crete), the CRISIS Research Laboratory of the Department of Architecture of the University of Ioannina (arch. uoi) and the Greek Section of the UIA (UIA Greek Section of the International Union of Architects), are announcing the Modern Architectural Heritage of the Mediterranean: Common Grounds – Parallel Stories. “.

With the support of The Region of Crete, The Regional Development Fund of Crete, ΣΑΧ (Architects Association of Chania), TEE (Technical Chamber of Greece), TEE ΤΚΔ (Department of Western Crete), ΤΕΕ ΤΚΜ (Department of Central Macedonia) and ΤΜΕΔΕ (Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund).

Over sixty architects from the Mediterranean and the wider region, researchers, academics and distinguished professionals will meet for the first time to discuss the modern architectural heritage of the Mediterranean, the history we share and the differences defining the multiple identities of our recent past.

On the afternoon of Saturday 12 October, the conference hosts guest lectures by Michelangelo Sabatino, Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Jean-François Lejeune, Professor at the Miami School of Architecture.

The conference will take place in Chania on October 12-13, 2024 and is organized in the context of the UMAR General Assembly in Chania, hosted by SADAS-PEA and celebrating the 30th anniversary of UMAR.

Attendance is open to the public. The proceedings will be conducted in English.

For more information: https://umar.org/ 

Dates: 12-13 October, Centre for Mediterranean Architecture

Conference timetable: Saturday 08:45 – 20:15 and Sunday 09:00-16:00

The entrance will be free of charge 

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Phaistos| The visitor service infrastructure is upgraded

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The Ministry of Culture is upgrading the visitor service infrastructure at the archaeological site of Phaistos, with a new ticket office and shop, the addition of routes for disabled visitors and people with disabilities, new signage and information.

The location of the old hotel “Xenia” which today belongs to the Municipality of Phaistos and the subsequent works were the ones that determined, until today, the access, the organization of the infrastructure and the tour in the area of Phaistos. With the preparation of the Unified Management Plan, the necessary slopes for the route of disabled persons are ensured, based on the level of the new building infrastructure, in relation to the level of the parking area and the existing viewing platform for disabled persons, above the Upper West Courtyard of the Palace. The new complex brings together all of the infrastructure, forming a single central area to serve visitors and better function the infrastructure, such as the ticket office, the sales area, the sanitary facilities and the atrium between them.

The project includes: 1. New location of the reception and entrance/exit, and new public service infrastructure (ticket office, shop, WC – all on the ground floor), right next to the existing entrance. 2. Create a new outdoor gathering area near the entrance, with steps and views of the palace. 3. Improving the visitor route via two routes, one south for the public, and one north for the disabled to the Upper West Courtyard, with a common return for all the public. 4. Creation of new information and viewing points. These areas are integrated into the landscape and contribute to the decongestion of the monument from the public, to their recreation and information.

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Platforms Project 2024. Parallel program. Tobacco Factory October 10-13

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Platforms Project – Independent Art Fair, the international fair of the independent art scene and a meeting place for art groups – platforms and artists from 25 countries, is presented at the Public Tobacco Factory with a multifaceted parallel program.

PARALLEL PROGRAM

LECTURES

Friday 11 October 2024

12:00 – 19:00 AICA Hellas Workshop:

75 years of AICA Hellas, Looking to the history and future of the Greek Section of the International Association of Art Critics

(Lectures will be delivered in Greek)

12:00 – 12: 15 Introductions:

Artemis Potamianou, Visual Artist, Curator, Director Platforms Project

 12: 30 – 15:30 First panel “Functional characteristics of art criticism in Greece then and now”

Speakers:

Efi Andread, Art Historian and Art Critic, member of the Advisory Council of the Friends of Music Society and curator of exhibitions since 1991 at the Athens Concert Hall

Eleni Varopoulou, Theatre and Art Critic, translator,

Dr Dora Rogan, Art Historian and Critic

Maria Maragkou, Art Historian, Curator

Fay Tzanetoulakou , PhD in Art History, Lecturer at the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, University of West Attica. Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Architecture and Engineering, University of Thessaly, Greece

Konstantinos Proimos, Ph.D., New School for Social Research, Assistant Professor of history, theory and criticism of architecture, Department of Architecture, University of Patras, art critic, exhibition curator

Anna Chatzigiannaki, Art Historian

Eva Keko, Art Historian and Curator

Mairi Michailidou, Honorary Director General of the Ministry of Culture, former Director of the National Gallery

Denys Zacharopoulos, Art Historian and Critic

Moderator: Emmanuel Mavrommatis, Professor Emeritus of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

16: 00 – 17:00 Second panel “Research and critical discourse: thoughts and views on the occasion of the AICA Hellas magazine Critique+Art”

Speakers:

Areti Adamopoulou, Professor of Art History, University of Ioannina, Greece

Louiza Avgita, Assistant Professor of Art History, Department of Visual and Applied Arts, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Εφαρμοσμένων Τεχνών, Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης

Irini Gerogianni, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art History, Department

of Art Theory and History, Athens School of Fine Arts

Christoforos Marinos, Art Historian, Curator

Moderator: Charis Kanellopoulou, Dr. Art Historian, Curator

17: 30 – 19: 00 Third panel “Organization and curating of exhibitions: thoughts and opinions on the occasion of the exhibition, Athens byArt (Efi Struza), the institution “Theorimata” (Emmanuil Mavrommatis) and other curatorial activities”

Speakers:

Kostas Varotsos, sculptor

Emmanouil Mavrommatis, Professor Emeritus of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Bia Papadopoulou, Art Historian, Curator

Elli Leventaki, Art Historian, Curator

Athina Schoina, Art Historian and Critic, curator, former Artistic Director of the Museum of Modern Greek Art of the Municipality of Rhodes

Dr Dionysia Giakoumi, Art Historian, curator of the C. Gounaropoulos Museum

Moderator: Efi Michalarou, Journalist-Art Critic & Exhibition Curator. Treasurer of the Greek Section of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA HELLAS)

The President of AICA Hellas, Emmanouil Mavrommatis summarizes the main ideas and conclusions of the Workshop.

Saturday 12 October 2024

15:00 – 15:45, “Language, art and identities”,

(The lecture will be delivered in Greek)

Lecturer:

Dr. Maria Kamilaki, Linguist, Associate Professor, Dr. Head of the General Directorate of Electronic Administration, Library & Publications, Hellenic Parliament

16:00 – 16:20, “Kairos and Chronos”,

(The lectures given by the platform Kairos kai Chronos will be in English)

Speakers:

Marina Tziara

Phillip Reeves

16:30 – 17:30, Speech – Discussion on “The dynamics of design”

(The lectures will be delivered in Greek)

Speakers:

Louiza Karapidaki, art historian, exhibition curator, member of AICA

Zoe Keramea, visual artist (sculpture, drawing, artist’s books, ceramics)

Ilias Papailiakis, painter, associate professor at the Department of Architecture, University of Patras

Aris Petrou, architect

(Discussion with the audience will follow)

17:30– 18:00, “Composition V”,

(live painting performance by the Rhythm Section platform)

18:00– 18:55, A Performance by Spyros Angelopoulos

(by adARTes Platform)

19:00 – 20:00, «Lofos art project. Where art meets life»

(The lectures will be delivered in Greek)

Topics-Lecturers:

“The Lofos Project: 1966-1973. Thoughts, Comparisons, Criticism”,

Lecturer: Zoi Alafouzou, visual artist,

“After 50 years: a Hill open to creativity and contribution”,

Lecturer: Dimitris Sarafianos, Lawyer, Art Critic

“The Museum as a Work as Life”,

Lecturer: Fay Tzanetoulakou, Dr. Art History – Curator of Exhibitions

Sunday 13 October 2024

16:00 – 16:40, "Heroines who bloom in Time and survive in Time"

(speech by the Kairos kai Chronos platform - the speech will be in Greek)

Speaker::

Marina Tziara

17:00 – 17:30, “yes colors/ no colors/ good colors/ bad colors”

(Speech by Nulobaz Cooperative Art Space platform and will be in English)

Speakers::

Giyora Bergel

Orna Dgani

Nuli Omer

Meir Sidi

Rakefet Viner Omer

 

18:00 - 19:00, "Walking and Local Communities (WALC), an example of artistic practice and community empowerment"

(The lectures will be delivered in Greek)

Speakers:

Yannis Ziogas, Painter, Professor, Department of Visual and Applied Arts, University of Western Macedonia, Artistic Co-Director of WALC (co-funded by EU/Creative Europe)

Geert Vermeire, curator artist, walk - listen - create, artistic co-director WALC, WALC partner

Nikos Patsavos, architect, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Ioannina, Director, Crisis Research Lab

Kostas Diamantis-Balaskas, Action Synergy, European Programme Management, WALC partner

 

19:00 - 20:00, "BOOK PRESENTATION by Fotis Kangelaris

"A HISTORY OF ART, from the side of desire", Papazisis Publications

(The lectures will be delivered in Greek)

Topics-Lecturers:

“Desire in the horizon of art”,

Rapporteur: Apostolos Apostolou, Professor of political and social philosophy, University F.U.P of Rome and School of Public Administration

«“Art’s desire in Fotis Kangelaris”

Rapporteur: Athena D. Mirasyesis, Dr of Philosophy, Author, Lecturer at the Hellenic Open University

“Oedipus’ symbolisms: culture, art and the appropriation of the symbolic order”,

Rapporteur: Konstantinos Moraitis, Architect, Professor Emeritus National Technical Univ. of Athens

And the Author Fotis Kangelaris, Doctor of Psychopathology University of Paris

(Download the programme of the talks here https://platformsproject.com/talks-2024/ )

 

PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES

 

Thursday 10 October 2024

18:00– 18:45, adARTes, (39), Athanasia Tsopanargia, performance: 45′

18:45– 19:15,Rhythm Section, (44), “Composition II”, The Beautiful Formula Collective, live painting performance: 30′

18:50 – 19:00, Jointventura Association IME & Æther Sofia, (13), “Tool-kid”, Nia Pushkarova, performance: 10′

19:00 – 19:15, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Les Lustucrus”, Thierry Watrinet, performance: 15’

19:30 – 20:00, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Mais comment Fuck allons-nous faire?”, Haris Gioulis & Joëlle Montech, performance: 30′

19:30 – 20:00, Avarts, (41), “X F.O.C.”, Performer: Alexandros Monokandylos, Musicians: Loucas Messinezis, Georgia Kalogeropoulou, performance: 30′

19:30 – 20:30, POW WOW, (46), “My true love’s hair”, Grigoria Vryttia, performance: 60′

19:30 – 21:30, ΦArt, (54), “Anathe(i)matismenes mitsenes-movement improvisation”, Anna Anousaki, performance:120’

20:00 – 20:10, Ignorable, (59), “Ignorable Dance”, Nassia Zei, performance: 10’

20:00 – 20:20, Avarts, (41), “weatherproof”, Zefi Tiftiktsoglou, performance: 20′

20:00 – 20:30, Γη–Νέκυια | Gi-Nekyia, (5), “I after AI”, Lamprini Boviatsou, Ismini Bonatsou, performance: 30΄

20:00 – 21:30, Events Horizon, (29), “I am not an urchin”, Athina Kanela, performance: 90’

20:30 – 22:30, Avarts, (41), “the triumph of mediocrity”, Fani Arapis, performance: 120′

Friday 11 October 2024

13:00 – 13:30, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Key”, Joelle Montech, performance: 30′

14:00 – 16:00, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Interventions”, Laurent Stanich, Nadia Leriche, performance: 120′

18:00 – 19:00, Events Horizon, (29), “Compact Backwash”, Dimitra Vini, Eva Kolliopandou, performance: 60’

18:00 – 20:00, Poemaka, (15), “ Roots-Routes: A kid guids you in the city”, MASH and the kids, performance: 120’

18:05 – 18:20, ΜΕΤΑ-ΦΡΑΣΤΕΣ | META-FRASTES, (50), “The stomach Has No Eyes”, Alexander Voutsas, Maria Zygomala, Despina Pantazi, Konstans Paraskevopoulou, Dimosthenis Gallis, Giorgos Boulasidis, performance: 15’

18:30 – 18:45, CultivationCultivation, (55), “Terra Terapeutica”, CultivationCultivation, performance: 15′

18:45– 19:15, Rhythm Section, (44), “Composition III”, The Beautiful Formula Collective, live painting performance: 30′

19:00 – 20:00, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Fashion Street”, Liza & the Lycée franco-hellénique Eugène Delacroix’ Theatrical students, performance: 60’

19:15 – 19:45, Avarts, (41), “X F.O.C.”, Performer: Alexandros Monokandylos, Musicians: Loucas Messinezis, Georgia Kalogeropoulou, performance: 30′

19:30 – 21:00, ΦArt, (54), “Anathe(i)matismenes mitsenes-movement improvisation”, Anna Anousaki, performance:120’

20:00 – 20:10, Ignorable, (59), “Ignorable Dance”, Nassia Zei, performance: 10’

20:00 – 20:30, Gi-Nekyia, (5), “I after AI”, Lamprini Boviatsou, Ismini Bonatsou, performance: 30′

20:15 – 20:30, ArtCode, (48), “Exceptionnelle Exception, Sofia Andronikos, performance: 15‘

Saturday 12 October 2024

14:00 – 14:30, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “On va descendre dans la rue”, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon & the Lycée franco-hellénique Eugène Delacroix’ Theatrical students, performance: 30′

15:00 – 15:30, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Sur l’Écran noir de mes nuits blanches”, Sylvain Linder, Dominique Angelopoulos, Maria Zempila, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon & the Lycée franco-hellénique Eugène Delacroix’ Theatrical students, performance: 30′

15:30 – 15:50, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Danser contre les Lustucrus” Yomna Landoulsi, performance: 20’

16:00 – 16:20, Kairos kai Chronos, (12), “Kairos and Chronos”, Marina Tziara, Phillip Reeves, talk: 20’

17:00– 17:50, adARTes, (39), Georgios Anamateros, performance: 50′

17:30– 18:00, Rhythm Section, (space Talks), “Composition V”, The Beautiful Formula Collective, live painting performance: 30′

17:30 – 18:30, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Zum start of the night shift”, Ingmar Riswick, performance: 60’

18:00 – 18:45, Avarts, (41), “Complex Porosity “, Performers: Hari Marini & Geo Kalogeropoulou (PartSuspended Artist Collective). Music: Geo Kalogeropoulou, performance: 45′

18:00– 18:55, adARTes, (space Talks), Spyros Aggelopoulos, performance: 55′

18:30 – 19:30, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Fashion Street”, Liza & the Lycée franco-hellénique Eugène Delacroix’ Theatrical students, performance: 60’

 

18:45– 19:15, Rhythm Section, (44), “Composition IV”, The Beautiful Formula Collective, live painting performance: 30′

19:15 – 19:45, Avarts, (41), X F.O.C., Performer: Alexandros Monokandylos, Musicians: Loucas Messinezis, Georgia Kalogeropoulou, performance: 30′

19:30 – 21:00, Events Horizon, (29), “I am not an urchin”, Athina Kanela, performance: 90’

19:30 – 21:00, ΦArt, (54), “Anathe(i)matismenes mitsenes-movement improvisation”, Anna Anousaki, performance & “Body painting-Anathe(i)matismenes mitsenes”, Vassilis Kavouridis and Dimitra Kalantzi, performance:120’

20:00 – 20:10, Ignorable, (59), “Ignorable Dance”, Nassia Zei, performance: 10’

20:00 – 20:30, Γη-Νέκυια | Gi-Nekyia, (5), “I after AI”, Lamprini Boviatsou, Ismini Bonatsou, performance: 30′

20:15 – 20:30, ArtCode, (48), “Exceptionnelle Exception“, Sofia Andronikos, performance: 15‘

Sunday 13 October 2024

13:00 – 13:30, Théâtre Dionysos et Apollon et Les Apaches de Patission, (30), “Feedbacks”, Joëlle Montech, performance: 30’

13:00 – 13:30, Avarts, (41), X F.O.C., Performer: Alexandros Monokandylos, Musicians: Loucas Messinezis, Georgia Kalogeropoulou, performance: 30′

14:00 – 16:00, Ignorable, (59), “Ignorable Music”, Benjamin Moshe, performance: 120’

16:00 – 16:40, Kairos kai Chronos, (space Talks), ” Heroines thriving in Kairos & surviving Chronos “, Marina Tziara, oμιλία | talk: 40’

17:00 – 17:30, Nulobaz Cooperative Art Space, (space Talks), “yes colors/ no colors/ good colors/ bad colors”, Giyora Bergel, Orna Dgani, Nuli Omer, Meir Sidi, Rakefet Viner Omer, talk: 30’

17:05 – 17:20, META-FRASTES, (50), “Man- reformatory”, Alexander Voutsas, Maria Zygomala, Despina Pantazi, Konstans Paraskevopoulou, Dimosthenis Gallis, performance: 15’

18:00 – 18:45, Avarts, (41), “Complex Porosity “, Performers: Hari Marini & Geo Kalogeropoulou (PartSuspended Artist Collective). Music: Geo Kalogeropoulou, performance: 45′

18:15 – 18:45, Jointventura Association IME & Æther Sofia, (13), “Uniporn”, Voin de Voin, performance: 30′

19:00 – 19:30, Γη-Νέκυια | Gi-Nekyia, (5), “I after AI”, Lamprini Boviatsou, Ismini Bonatsou, performance: 30′

19:00 – 21:00, ΦArt, (54), “Anathe(i)matismenes mitsenes-movement improvisation”, Anna Anousaki, performance:120’

(Download the programme of the performances here https://platformsproject.com/performances-2024/ )

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Kids lab: Wrong, this is not a mistake

Mistake labs’ educational program ” Wrong, this is not a mistake” is designed for children and teenagers 4-16 years old.

The “Mistake labs” invite children and teenagers to participate in an artistic activity utilizing the supposed mistake in the creative process.

Participants paint invisibly, following an unconventional process of making the design appear. They play with randomness using imaginative materials, trusting their hands’ decisions and their vision. Their ideas will unexpectedly come to life, utilizing the “mistakes.” Their own designs transform into personal artworks that they take with them.

Tobacco Factory

Days and hours:

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October 2024: 13:00, 14:00, 16:00

 

Experiential Workshop for Children

 

“Words that hurt, words that smile…artfully”: Artistic workshop (for children 9+) on verbal bullying•

  • How do my linguistic choices reveal my attitude towards the Other?
  • Which aspects of children’s identities can be targeted at school?
  • How can we use Art to replace “words that hurt” with “words that smile”?

Under our “linguistic microscope”, six (6) thematic areas of diversity (appearance, intelligence/school performance, gender, national/ethnic origin, socio-economic status, illness/disability) will be examined, with the aim of raising metalinguistic awareness and empowering children, parents, and educators on issues related to verbal abuse and discrimination, as well as overcoming them through artistic creation.

Art Workshop Facilitators: Roumpini Davilla, Maria Dekoulakou, Olympiada Isaia

Hellenic Parliament Library

Tobacco Factory

Days and hours:

Saturday 12th October 2024: 17:00-18:00

Tobacco Factory

Days and hours:

Saturday 12th October 2024: 17:00-18:00

More information about the training programme and registration here https://platformsproject.com/educational-program-2024/

OPEN STUDIOS

 

During the Platforms Project, the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA) will present student-run works and specific creative projects in the exhibition space of Tabacco Factory.

Open Studios will be presented for the seventh consecutive year as a parallel project of the Platforms Project. The following studios participate in Open Studios:

6th Studio of Painting of ASFA (Studio Director: George Kazazis)

11th Studio of Painting of ASFA (Studio Director: Vassilis Vlastaras) 2nd Studio of Sculpture of ASFA (Studio Director: Nikos Charalambides)

3rd Studio of Sculpture of ASFA (Studio Director: Ioannis Melanitis)

Elective studio Videoart of ASFA (Studio supervisor: Vicky Betsou)

Master Program of studies “MA in Digital Arts”, ASFA (Studio presentation supervisor: Vicky Betsou)

Ξεναγήσεις | Guided Tours

During the Platforms Project 2024, guided tours will take place for the visiting public. The meeting point for the tours is the entrance to the Tobacco Factory

Days and times of guided tours:

Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October 2024: 14:00, 16:00, 19:00

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VERGOS Auctions| Auction of “Rare Books, Manuscripts, Documents & Engravings”| 16-17 October 2024

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Rare publications, manuscripts and documents of particular historical value, a very interesting series of photographs and numerous engravings are among the items included in the upcoming VERGOS Auctions auction.The two-day auction of “Rare Books, Manuscripts, Documents & Engravings” will take place on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17  at the  Athens Capital Hotel  at 5.30 p.m., with public attendance.

Interested parties may participate in the auction by physical presence at the  Athens Capital Hotel, online as well as through written and/or telephone bids. For more information please visit www.vergosauctions.com.

Participants in the auction will have the opportunity to acquire rare first editions of works by Odysseus Elytis, George Seferis, Nikos Kazantzakis  and many others, many of which bear personal dedications by their authors, such as  Nikos Engonopoulos,   Nikos Gatsos  and  Andreas Embiricos . Photographs of historical figures such as the portrait of  Eleftherios Venizelos  as well as monuments and regions of Greece from the 19th century onwards, posters of the Greek National Tourism Organisation signed by renowned painters such as Spyros Vassiliou, rare illustrated publications and a multitude of engravings signed by great artists enrich the extensive list of 615 lots of the auction.

The auction features, among others, the following:

The second edition, limited to 300 copies, of the  Memorandum of Adamantios Korais  in French (Paris 1818), in which the pioneer of the Modern Greek Enlightenment presented the first signs of national awakening of the Greek people to a foreign audience, the Society of Humanitarians of Paris.

–  A receipt for the collection of money in Italian signed by the great philhellene Lord Byron from his banker in Ravenna, Pellegrino Ghigi (23 February 1821).

The first and only edition of Cassas‘ monumental work, which includes 16 etchings with views of Greece, Sicily and Rome. L. F. Cassas was a member of the group of scholars and artists who accompanied Choiseul-Gouffier when he settled in Constantinople as ambassador of France and first visited Athens in August 1784. Cassas is the only French traveller who left complete compositions of late 18th-century Athens.

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