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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Sotiris Sorogas is one of the most prominent figures in Greek painting. Throughout his long artistic trajectory, he has developed a unique visual language. His subject matter transcends not only its representation but also space and time. It ultimately becomes a symbol raising existential issues, alluding to life, death, decay, and the inevitable.
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“The Ancient Theater of Larissa is finally given back to the citizens, decades after the restoration work began, ready to be part of the city’s life.” With these words, Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni handed over the newly restored monument to the citizens of Larissa in September 2023, after more than 22 centuries.
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Visual artist Mato Ioannidou presents her new solo exhibition, entitled Mimesis Prakseos...
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The Bank of Greece beckons art lovers to explore its exhibition Parallel Viewing at the prestigious B & M Theocharakis Foundation, a cultural landmark that, since its inception, has been inspiring and educating through its one-of-a-kind exhibitions and events.
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An interview with Asimina Proedrou on her film “Behind the Haystacks”, the official Greek entry for the 96th Academy Awards (International Oscar).
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In one of the city’s most beautiful gardens, a unique sculpture exhibition is being presented to the public. The Byzantine and Christian Museum hosts, for the sixth consecutive year, the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece (EETE) Exhibition, an artistic event consisting of 100 medium and large-scale sculptures.
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Celebrating the impact of Greek women artists, the City of Athens Art Gallery, presents an unprecedented overview of more than 120 paintings, belonging to its collection. The exhibition “In the shadow” masterfully highlights the female contribution to the 20th century Greek art.
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Konstantina Botsiou on the ongoing geopolitical legacy of the Lausanne Treaty
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On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, Professor Botsiou spoke to Rethinking Greece on what elements made the Treaty such a solid foundation for Greek-Turki...