Category: Culture & Society

Takis Mavrotas is a distinguished Greek art critic, curator and writer whose career has been devoted to illuminating the dialogue between artists and audiences. Currently the Director of the Visual Arts Program at the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation, he has curated countless exhibitions in Greece and abroad. His thoughtful approach has earned him recognition from prestigious institutions such as the Academy of Athens.

The Δημοτικό Θέατρο Πειραιά / Municipal Theatre of Piraeus , a landmark of the city of Piraeus, celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. With a long and remarkable history linked to that of Piraeus, the Theater, which opened its doors on April 19, 1895, reflects the economic, social, and political life of Greece's leading port.

📚📚Ηοw familiar are you with Greece's naval history? Which do you consider the key naval events that marked the course of the country's history?

"Nautical Logbook - Sailing Through the Timeline" by Dimitris Balopoulos constitutes a maritime journey through space and time, and stands as a detailed record of themes from our Naval History, created with the intent to inform, to shed light on lesser-known aspects, and to inspire further research.

"Greek naval history is among the rare few that can carry the reader along a near-continuous thread through time. One sails effortlessly from ancient triremes to Byzantine dromons and cargo-laden ships, then onward to the schooners and brigs of the War of Independence, before arriving at the vessels of the modern Greek state, both merchant and military, each writing their own distinct chapters in our shared maritime chronicle. What I have sought to highlight is the profound significance of these sea routes not only as means of survival, but as conduits of culture and ultimately, as foundations for the prosperity of our homeland."