over 150 artists from 39 countries take part in the Thessaloniki Biennale:2, a contemporary art extravaganza in multiple spaces throughout town. See the site for more details. Until September 27th 2009 Multiple locations www.thessalonikibiennale.gr
Thomas Struth – Photography
June 29th, 2009 Comments Off on Thomas Struth – Photography
The first show in Greece by the photographer Thomas Struth, best known for his architectural and urban landscapes, but who also dabbles in interiors, landscapes and portraits. Held in parallel to the 2nd Athens Biennale Until September 14th 2009 Museum of Cycladic Art www.cycladic.gr
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Bodies – The Exhibition
June 22nd, 2009 Comments Off on Bodies – The Exhibition
The show causing all the fuss in Paris is also displaying in Athens. Real human bodies in various states of dissection might cause problems for the queasy among us. Be quick, this week is the last. Until June 28th at Techopolis 100 Pireos – www.bodiesinathens.gr
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Yiannis Moralis – Sketches 1934 – 1994
June 22nd, 2009 Comments Off on Yiannis Moralis – Sketches 1934 – 1994
Following its debut in Athens, the works of the respected Yiannis Moralis are on display in Thessaloniki. The exhibit covers over 50 years of the artist’s output. Until June 28th Thessaloniki Cultural Centre 108 Vas Olgas
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Chlemoutsi Castle – Western Peloponnese
March 30th, 2009 Comments Off on Chlemoutsi Castle – Western Peloponnese
Founded by the Frankish Prince Geoffrey I Villehardouin in 1220-23 and called at various points Clermont and the Castle Tornese, Chlemoutsi has a colourful history and has passed through the hands of the Franks, the Catalans, the Franks again, the House of Palaiologos, the Turks, The Venetians, the Turks again… you get the picture, and […]
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Dimitsana Open-Air Water Power Museum
January 5th, 2009 Comments Off on Dimitsana Open-Air Water Power Museum
Powered by the Ai-Yiannis Spring rushing down the side of the Lousios gorge the exhibits include a flour mill, a tannery and a (gun) powder mill along with two restored houses. Information is plentiful and includes a decent audio visual projection in both Greek and English describing the tanning process (they cure the skins at […]
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A visitors guide to Thessaloniki neighbourhoods
February 4th, 2008 Comments Off on A visitors guide to Thessaloniki neighbourhoods
Navarino square A paved road that is a meeting point of punks and Emos, rockabillies and the homeless, high school students and all the not so fashion conscious. A variety of shops and good crepes with nutella next to the impressive Roman era ruins of the Palace of Galerios. Fragon – Ermou – Venizelou A […]
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