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El Greco’s Masterpieces Captivate Art Lovers in Budapest

Domḗnikos Theotokópoulos, better known as El Greco ("the Greek"), is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance era. Now, his artworks are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary. The exhibition has...

Billy Zane Opens New Art Exhibition in Los Angeles

Actor and artist Billy Zane is a veritable chameleon. American by birth and Greek by origin, by profession he is both a critically acclaimed Hollywood actor and renowned artist. As an actor, some consider him a young Marlon Brando, who...

Eleni Boukoura-Altamoura, the First Great Female Greek Painter

The artist Eleni Boukoura-Altamoura is widely known as the first great female Greek painter —although there were likely many talented Greek women artists throughout history who were not recognized. Boukoura-Altamoura's incredible talent and tragic life inspired her works, which often...

Yannis Tsarouchis: The Voice of Modern Greek Art

Yannis Tsarouchis was one of the most prominent figures of Greek art.

Santorini Sculptor Teaches Ancient Art To International Visitors

Santorini sculptor Gregory Kouskouris has made a name not only for his exquisite creations but also for his sculpture courses.

"The Walking Dead" Art Exhibition to be Held in Athens

Despite having been criminally ignored in a series of award seasons in the US, "The Walking Dead" is by far the most popular TV show of the last decade, in the world. Already in its eighth season, the provocative show,...

Original Works by Contemporary Greek Artists to Sell in Museums and Archaeological Sites Around Greece

Original works by contemporary Greek artists will be put on sale in the country’s museums and archaeological sites under a deal signed on Wednesday between the Visual Arts Chamber of Greece and the Archaeological Receipts Fund (ARF), which manages...

One Hundred Greek Artists to Exhibit at St. Petersburg Museum

Important aspects of modern and contemporary art, which is inextricably linked to the concept of place as an aesthetic field, is the theme of the exhibition "Genii Loci. Greek Art from 1930 to today" at the Menage State Museum...

Four Greek Artists Exhibit at London Gallery

Four Greek artists will exhibit their work at the Belgravia gallery in Mayfair in London, a place that has hosted other Greek artists in the recent past. Specifically, last year Harikleia Papapostolou had a solo exhibition at Belgravia, while earlier...

Exceptional Greeks of Cretan Descent

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and it is famous across the globe for its beaches, clear waters and exceptional cuisine. However, what many people don't know is that some of the most important Greeks throughout history...