Alekos Fassianos

Fassianos studio on Kea opens to the public as a museum

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 09:12

The atelier of Greek painter Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) on the island of Kea, which opened just once last year for an educational program for local children, will be open to all this year from July 15. The little house was Fassianos' "home" when he returned from rainy Paris. 'Slowly, my love for the sea made me settle in Kea, the beautiful island full of surprises,' he was quoted as saying.

Blast from the Past | Athens | January 26 – March 11

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:29

Featuring works by Rania Bellou, Lynda Benglis, Vlassis Caniaris, Christo, Nikos Engonopoulos, Alekos Fassianos, Yannoulis Halepas, Christoph Keller, Karolina Krasouli, Maria Loizidou, Brice Marden, Nelly's, Dimitris Neveskiοtis, Edward Steichen and Eleni Vernadaki, the Kalfayan's (kalfayangalleries.com) new show explores how ancient Greek culture has served as an enduring source of inspiration

Athens to open Maria Callas museum in 2023: city

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 10/28/2022 - 06:00

A new museum honoring legendary soprano Maria Callas will open in Athens next year to honor the centenary of her birth, the city said on Oct. 26.

The museum, to open in the summer of 2023, will feature "valuable historical archives, rare live recordings, a unique collection of records and personal items" of Callas, said a statement.

Goulandris Museum holding charity auction of art inspired by Kathimerini

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 15:11

The Goulandris Museum of Modern Art will be holding a silent auction on Tuesday of work by acclaimed Greek artists who were inspired by Kathimerini.

The auction will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the new museum's Pangrati premises, with proceeds from the sale going in aid of the Food Bank, an initiative of the Foundation for the Eradication of Hunger and Waste.