For art enthusiasts, the opportunity to explore Penny Siopis’ retrospective at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens is a rare and compelling experience. Siopis, a 71-year-old South African artist of Greek descent, is presenting her work in Europe for the first time at this scale. Her powerful exploration of colonialism, trauma, fear, and exploitation is being showcased in a comprehensive retrospective, curated by Katerina Gregos.
The Enotrians on the Acropolis (Until January 26)
The Acropolis Museum is currently hosting a fascinating exhibition that brings the ancient Italic people, the Enotrians, to the forefront. This ancient civilization, which flourished in southern Italy between the 9th and 5th centuries BC, is explored through the lens of Greek colonial expansion into what is now Italy. The exhibition, titled “The Ancient Cultures of Basilicata: Treasures Emerging to Light,” showcases over 300 artifacts, including gold, silver, and amber jewelry, along with metal and ceramic vessels. The exhibition was carefully curated by Massimo Osanna and Annamaria Mauro.
Visual Arts at Megaron – Athens Concert Hall (Until February 23)
Nina Papakonstantinou’s exhibition at the Athens Concert Hall invites viewers into a dialogue between two iconic writers—Greece’s Alexandros Papadiamantis and Japan’s Jun’ichirō Tanizaki. The artist uses wax, ink, and light to create immersive installations that evoke a shared conversation across cultures. Curated by Anna Kafetsi, this exhibition is set within the Service Courtyard of the venue. Meanwhile, in the Megaron foyer, Venia Dimitrakopoulou’s striking wall installation Ellampsis, created from steel, handmade paper, and LED lights, offers a visually stunning complement to the space, curated by Eleni Varopoulou. Both exhibitions are available for viewing until the end of January.
Art in Gold: Jewelry in Hellenistic Times (Until April 27)
At the Benaki Museum in Athens, visitors can explore “Art in Gold: Jewelry in Hellenistic Times,” which features over 430 precious artifacts, shedding light on the unparalleled craftsmanship of ancient jewelers. These artifacts—on loan from 35 museums worldwide—represent some of the finest examples of Hellenistic jewelry. Curated by Irini Papageorgiou, highlights include the rare reunion of the “Treasure of Karpenisi,” a collection of 44 gold jewelry pieces traditionally split between the National Archaeological Museum and the Benaki Museum. The exhibition also features research by contemporary jeweler Akis Goumas, exploring the techniques of the ancient craftsmen through experimental archaeology.
Stories from the Cyclades (Until May 4)
The Museum of Cycladic Art presents “Stories from the Cyclades,” an exhibition that delves into the role of women in the Cyclades from Neolithic times through the 19th century. Featuring 179 exhibits—including prehistoric figurines, Byzantine icons, marble statues, and frescoes—the exhibition highlights women in various roles, from goddesses and creators to victims of violence. Several pieces are making their public debut, with the impressive Kore of Thera stealing the spotlight before moving to its permanent home in the newly renovated archaeological museum on her island in the spring. Curated by Dimitris Athanasoulis, Panagiotis Iossif, and Ioannis Fappas, this exhibition offers a rich cultural narrative of women in the Cycladic archipelago.
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