Travels in Greece

Whats on in Athens

Athens is easily accessible from any European city, has great weather pretty much year round and offers a plethora of attractions from the ancient to the cosmopolitan all in one package; it is the perfect weekend city break destination! Museums, galleries, exhibitions, restaurants, bars, nightclubs… Athens has something for every taste. Below are our latest inside tips for those planning a short break to Athens this week and if you are interested check our weekend in Athens monthly archives, many of our picks run for more than just a week or a month!

New Realities & Unceasing Investigation

An architectural exhibition featuring the work of Dimitris Fatouras, a major figure in postwar modern greek architecture whose projects include the National Gallery in Athens, archeological museums in Kavala, Polygyros and Philippi and the Thessaloniki concert hall.

Until November 1st 2009
The Benaki Museum – Pireos Street Annex
www.benaki.gr/

Worshipping Women in Classical Athens

155 objects gathered from collections around the world highlight women’s participation in the civil society of Classical Greece.

Until November 30th 2009
National Archeological Museum
44 Patission Street

Turbulent Times

26 contemporary Greek artists interpret the meaning of time in a pleasant exhibition in the centre of Athens.

Until September 7th 2009
The Art Foundation
5 Normanou Street
www.theartfoundation.gr

The DESTE Prize 2009

Founded in 1999, the DESTE prize aims to showcase the work of upcoming Greek contemporary artists and this year’s six finalists show their work in this exhibition.

Until September 30th 2009
Museum of Cycladic Art
www.cycladic.gr

People & Icons: Heirlooms of Refugees

Church relics saved by Greek refugees from the Greco-Turkish war of 1919-22 are displayed at this new exhibition which also features photographs, manuscripts and audio-visual materials.

Until August 30th 2009
Byzantine & Christian Museum
22 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue

ReMap 2

An international platform for contemporary art taking place parallel to the 2nd Athens Biennale, ReMap 2 is taking place in a number of galleries and ad-hoc areas in downtown Athens. See the site for more details and go check out a bit of Athens that few visitors see.

Until October 4th 2009
Kerameikos & Metaxourgeio Metro Stations
www.remapkm.org