A Tribute to Hypatia
Hypatia was a brilliant Greek mathematician, astronomer, and Neoplatonist philosopher who lived in...
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Stelios Faitakis (1976-2023) | A modern surrealist icon painter
During his short life and through his rich oeuvre, Faitakis broke new ground, combining contrasting narratives and traditions. Through his purely personal style, he has been recognized as one of Greece’s most important contemporary artists.
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Callas, La Divina
Maria Callas was arguably the quintessential soprano, lauded for her exceptional vocal range, dramatic versatility, and ability to convey deep emotions through her performances. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century, credited with reviving interest in bel canto opera and popularizing it to a wider audience – all of which rightfully earned her the characterization “La Divina (The Divine One)”.
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A Portal to the Richness of Movable Greek Cultural Heritage
The Portal of Digital Collections of Mobile Monuments of the Ministry of Culture (National Archive of Monuments) includes objects – movable monuments that primarily originate from the collections of the Ephorates of Antiquities and the Museums of the Ministry of Culture and the broader Public Sect...
Manos Hadjidakis: The grand poet of Greek music - Greek News Agenda
Manos Hadjidakis (1925-1994) has left his mark on contemporary music, in Greece and abroad. Bringing together different styles -from classical to folk and rock- he is remembered as an unprecedented talent with his own unique, idiosyncratic sound. Unquestionably one of the most prominent figures in G...
Stathis Livathinos: "Theater doesn't provide answers, because there are no answers in life"
Stathis Livathinos is one of the most influential directors of his generation. Former artistic director of the National Theater of Greece (2015-2019) and its Experimental Stage (2001-2007), he is especially known for his works with his acting company, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year....