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CULTURE
CULTURE
ATHENS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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COMICDOM CON ATHENS 2019 (21-04-2019 9:30 pm) The greatest Greek comics’ convention opens its doors to the public for the 14th consecutive year…
Comicdom Con Athens 2019 at the Hellenic American Union. Official poster by Greek comics artist Tasos Maragos
Comicdom Con Athens meets once again with comics fans at the Hellenic American Union and the Institut français de Grèce à Athènes and transforms an entire neighborhood of Neapolis into the largest comics’ celebration.
International guests of this year's festival include, among others, the acclaimed Spanish artist Raúl Allén, (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST, SECRET AVENGERS êáé HAWKEYE), the British writer Dan Watters (ASSASSIN’S CREED, LIMBO, THE SHADOW, LUCIFER), the Spanish artist, illustrator and letterer Patricia Martin (WONDER WOMAN, BLOODSHOT REBORN, NINJAK) and the Italian artist Stefano Zanchi (TOPOLINO, DONALD QUEST).
Comicdom Con Athens 2019 features also include comics exhibitions, film screenings, workshops for scriptwriting and illustrating, a children’s program, a bazaar of Greek comics shops and publishers, the artists' alley, the self publishers' alley, the Greek Comics Awards and the ever more popular Comicdom Cosplay contest, which is the national qualifying competition for the London Eurocosplay.
Information:
Artist:Raúl Allén, Dan Watters, Patricia Martin, Stefano Zanchi
Organizer: Comicdom Press, Hellenic American Union, Institut français de Grèce à Athènes
Start Date: 19/04/2019.
End Date 21/04/2019.
Gallery Hours/Duration: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 - 21:30.
Interpretation Provided: No.
Registration Required: No.
Reservation Required: No.
Admission is free.
Venue: Hellenic American Union, Massalias Street 22, Athens | Institut français de Grèce, Sina Street 31
"NARCISSUS & ECHO...AND OTHER METMORPHOSES" (29-04-2019 11:00 am) Narcissus and Echo and other metamorphoses
THEAMA (Theater for People with Disabilities) with already eight years of continuous presence in the performing arts and the professional empowerment of disabled performers, is presenting “Narcissus and Echo ….and other metamorphoses”, written by Vassilis Oikonomou and Eliana Periphanou and directed by Eliana Periphanou.
Performances are suitable for audiences 5-13 years old and will take place every Sunday at Apo Mixanis theater from October 21, 2018 and for the entire theatrical season (until 28th of April, 2019).
Three ancient Greek myths, “Narcissus and Echo”, “Arachne” and “Helios and Phaethon” are presented onstage with a common theme the element of metamorphosis, which is the ability to transform. The play can be used as a teaching and learning tool about the respect towards human diversity. According to Vassilis Oikonomou, founder of THEAMA, ‘It is time for performances within the current Greek society to address children and younger audiences about stereotypes and new perceptions on disability and diversity. For the first time, and based on our long experience in the performing arts, THEAMA communicates to everyone with honesty, simplicity and sensitivity such a topic’.
Five actors and actresses, two with kinetic disabilities - wheelchair users, one actor in the autism spectrum and impaired vision, and two non-disabled actors are a living proof that integration is possible through training, inclusive practices and concepts.
Three ancient Greek myths communicate valuable messages and use symbolism to relate to todays’ relationships and interpret human behavior.
“Narcissus and Echo” narrates the value of strength and weakness on one’s ability to look into their soul and listen to their own words. The myth of “Arachne” contemplates on the value of moderation in promoting one’s own capabilities and talents. “Helios and Phaethon” confirms the power of a promise being made and how inner wisdom can prevent frivolous decisions.
A repetition, an arrogant retort, or a hasty decision? How could these actions transform our lives?
The leading characters will bring their adventures to life, interact with the audience and will surrender to their destiny until their final transformation takes place. The journey into the world of metamorphoses starts here!
For more information, please visit the official site of the Apo Michanis Theater.
Dates: Every Sunday (October 21st - April 29th).
Starts at: 11:00.
Info:
Sundays. Content accessibility • Greek Sign language for hearing impairments • Greek and English hyper-titles/captions • Audio description for visual impairments • Large print, Braille and Qr code printed material. Venue accessible to WHCR users. Suitable for children 5-13.
Venue: Apo Michanis Theater, Akadimou Street 13, Metaxourgio- Athens
EXHIB: "1904 HOLIDAY SNAPS" (04-05-2019 6:00 pm) The exhibition “1904 Holiday Snaps” will present for the first time the photographs Alexander Lamont Henderson took in Greece in 1904.
Alexander Lamont Henderson (1838-1907) was a photographer who was distinguished for his services by Queen Victoria of Britain and a member of the Royal Photographic Society. The information related to his life and work is poor as his "royal" images were destroyed after the death of Queen Victoria and his "commercial" work which was donated to the library of the London Guildhall Museum in 1907 was destroyed in 1940's bombing. A set of what he himself called "Holiday snaps" could possibly be the only part of his work that is saved nowadays. It consists of photographs taken between 1884 and 1906 during his trips in Mediterranean countries.
The exhibition will present for the first time the photographs he took in Greece in 1904. His lens turns away from the iconographic stereotypes of the time and depicts scenes from everyday life in the city with the vendors being the protagonists. The images taken inside the royal palaces in Athens and Tatoi are also of great interest.
The selection of themes will be based on 86 exemplary glass plates (diapositives) which were recently kindly donated to the Benaki Museum Photographic Archives.
Duration: 12/12/2018 - 04/05/2019 .Opening Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00.
For more information, please visit the official website of the Benaki Museum.
Venue: The Ghika Gallery, Kriezotou Street 3, 106 71 Athens.
EXHIB: "FASIANOS & MYTARAS" (04-05-2019 9:00 pm) New arrival the Roma Gallery presents a show of work by two of Greece's most well-known artists, Alekos Fassianos (b. 1935) and Dimitris Mytaras (1934-2017), in a bid to explore their different approaches to the human figure as the protagonist of their work, but also to underscore the differences in their individual idioms, as well as their similarities, especially in terms of their flair for the theatrical.
The show was inaugurated at on Thursday, March 21st, and runs through May 4th, 2019.
Hours of Operation: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 17:00 and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 to 21:00.
Venue: Roma gallery, Roma Street 5, Kolonaki, 213 0358344
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