With an exceptional success on its first event and positive impressions from exhibitors and visitors, the 2nd Bio Festival returns dynamically 6-8 May 2022, at the Technopolis in Gazi, with the participation of the most important commercial and productive companies of the industry.

Enriched with new sectors and a holistic approach to sustainability and the circular economy, it redefines the concept of sustainable development, thus laying the foundations to be an important trade forum and a reference point for the culture of healthy and eco living in Greece.





Why visit bio festival?

- The sector’s professionals who will visit the festival, will have the opportunity within three days to meet under the same roof important companies and small producers of organic or natural products as well as to discover products and proposals that promote eco living, in order to upgrading their businesses and the products they offer to consumers whether it is food, drink, cosmetics or experience.

- The consumers will have the opportunity to find selected businesses with products and services that promote the transition to a more healthy lifestyle and strengthen the eco-living culture.

- Through a rich and specialized program of special events, professionals of the sector will be informed about trends and developments in their industry, while consumers will be educated and will acquire a better knowledge and insight into organic foods and the bio culture in general.

From the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, which on 4 October 1957 emitted a robotic repeating pattern every 0.3 minutes, to the “cinematically” exciting landings and future flights to the moon by private spacecraft, we will follow step by step the global adventure of human activity outside the Earth, summed up in the phrase “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.

Who were the early pioneers of this new interplanetary experience, who withstood accelerations of 13G? Through interviews, documents, testimonies, research we will explore the passion, hard training and incredible heroism of space conquerors from the dawn of the space age to the present day, through the first announcement of Apollo 11: “Huston, this is Tranquillity Base, the Eagle has landed”.

Estimated Age: From First Primary and above.

Opening Hours: Morning at 09: 00-13: 00 and afternoon at 16: 00-18:00.

Sunday 08/05 : 09: 00-13:00

On 7 May 2022, this year’s Book Day brings an important message to literature lovers and to all those willing to give it a try.

Under the motto “read & change”, as part of this multifaceted effort, held for the 7th consecutive year with great success, the book walk will also take place on the same day, giving the opportunity to avid readers – and not only – to tour publishing houses, libraries, publishing houses and book stores – small and large – of Athens, which are organizing events, activities and guided tours especially for this day.

During this literary walk, participants will have the opportunity, among other things, to talk to the authors of literature, while young visitors will have the chance to participate in children’s events with music and storytelling.

Opening time: 10.30 am.

Starting point: 10:30 am: Kotzia Square, opposite the Athens Town Hall.

The popular online art workshops for children and adults, organized by the Museum of Greek Children’s Art, continue in May.

Once again, young, aspiring artists will travel through art to imaginary worlds of vibrant blue waves and colourful flowers, be inspired by favourite artists and create their own unique works of art.

See the May programme in detail:

- 14 May: Paul Siniak and pointillism / Online art workshop.

- 21 May: A ship on the seas by Panagiotis Tetsis / Online art workshop / Online art workshop.

- 28 May: Let’s go fishing with George Kypri / Online art workshop

Workshop times: during the mentioned dates, fixed time 17:30-19:00

The classes will be held via the zoom platform.

- 18 May: “The power of Museums. With the power of art we dream and design a better future!” – Join the celebration of International Museum Day 2022 / Online art workshop with free participation.

- 29 May: “Making Pablo Picasso’s Guitar” Independent art workshop in the Museum’s workshop.

The celebrated London Philharmonia Orchestra, whose past conductors have included legendary maestros such as Toscanini, Klemperer, Karajan and Mutti, resumes as of this year its prolific artistic activity, having as its principal conductor the promising Finnish maestro Santtu-Matias Rouvali, whose consummate musicianship has won the Orchestra’s trust. Under his direction, the Orchestra promises a reading full of dynamism of Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fourth Symphony and Rossini’s Semiramide Overture. Today’s concert also features South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, winner of the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, who will be performing a true pianistic feat, playing the soloist’s part in Prokofiev’s extremely demanding Second piano concerto.

FokiaNou Art is pleased to present “Collage Remix”, a group show curated by Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris. The increasing popularity of collage among artists and art-appreciators is due to its ability to describe the world in a multifaceted way. Often using mass-produced images, it mirrors the historical and political context in which it is created. Because of the juxtapositions used in collage, the medium can avoid both linear thinking and traditional binary dichotomies. Additionally, by using found or readymade images or objects, the medium subverts the traditional importance of the idea of the lone creative genius, while also acting as a democratic, low-tech medium accessible by most people.

 

Seventeen artists were invited to submit analog and digital collage work, in 2 and 3 dimensions. Participating artists:  Nola Abboud, Mary Cox, Kelly Koumarianou, Helen Kyrkilis, Loula Levedi, Annette Luycx, Dimitra Maltabe, Konstantine Matsoukas, Dionisios Pappas, Nikos Podias, Geeta Roopnarine, Fiona Spathopoulou, Giorgos Spyropoulos, Christina-Sylvia Simantira, Panagiotis Voulgaris, Piyi Wong, Kiveli Zachariou.

Curated by Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris

 

FokiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens. The space encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community. The space hosts exhibitions, workshops and projects under the direction of two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris. 

Opening: Thursday, 12 May, 17.00
Duration: 12-28 May 2022. 
Hours: Thursday - Saturday 17.00 – 20.00

Wine, the gift of Dionysus! What was the relationship of the ancient Athenians with wine? How did they drink it and what did they accompany it with? But more generally, what did their diet include? Which products were local and which were imported? And what role did they play in the religious life of the city?

These and many other questions are answered by the archaeologists of the Acropolis Museum in an out-of-the-ordinary tour of its collections. A unique experience that is completed in the restaurant on the second floor with views of the Acropolis, with a meal prepared especially for the occasion accompanied by wine tasting with the support of the “Vivlia Chora” Winery.

Date & time: Thursday 12/5, tour on ancient diet (7pm-8pm), tasting at the restaurant (8pm-10pm)

The event is held on the occasion of the "This is Athens City Festival" of the Municipality of Athens.

 

 

The National Historical Museum is pleased to invite guests to a surprise concert event by the Athens Municipal Band at Kolokotroni Square, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 17:30.

Founded in 1885, the Athens Municipal Band performed at the first modern Olympic Games, hosted by Athens in 1896. The ensemble, comprised of 92 distinguished musicians, has worked with world-renowned soloists, including Sokratis Anthis, Spyros Mourikis, Nikolaos Xanthoulis, Gregory Jones and Chen Rui.

Over a period of more than 120 years, the Athens Municipal Band has provided significant cultural and educational output, driven by the aim of constantly improving its high standards, remaining at the fore of all the country’s cultural endeavours, and being regarded as one of Europe’s finest musical ensembles.

The National Historical Museum’s commemorative exhibitions “Revolution 21 Reframed” and “1821 – The Battle of the Square” will be open to the public until 20:00.

The event follows all required guidelines of the public health authority to prevent the spread of COVID 19.

It is a known and beloved recipe. Once every month, a bunch of restaurants and tasty food projects settle their stalls in a roofed, handy for gatherings, arcade next to Fokionos Negri street, open to young, old, baby carriages, wheelchairs and pets.

With different stalls every time, the collective pop up brunch hosted at Kypseli’s Agora, operated by Impact Hub Athens, looks like a small food fair. Well-known delicacies from all over the city, as well as new entries that focus on captivating us with both their taste and their wide smiles, are a good reason for a walk to Kypseli on a Sunday anytime between 11:00 and 17:00.

The event follows all required guidelines of the public health authority to prevent the spread of COVID 19.