Athens might be known for its antiquities and rich heritage, but there is also growing excitement about contemporary arts, in the form of both funding and international attention. Waves of immigration have led to an increasingly diverse cultural output. With its lively gallery scene and activist-minded artists, Athens’ cultural star is rising.
What can it learn from other cities that have weathered similar transitions? Can the city simultaneously embrace both the old and the new, or will history weigh it down?
Speakers:
Kostas Bakoyannis, Mayor of Athens
Katerina Gregos, Artistic Director, EMΣΤ | National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens
Afroditi Panagiotakou, Director of Culture, Onassis Foundation
Moderated by: Roslyn Sulcas, Culture Writer, The New York Times
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