BOOKS

Reflecting on Athens’ ‘unfinished’ buildings
CULTURE

The concrete frames of buildings punctuating the urban landscape of Athens is the focus of a year of research by artist and director Maria Lalou and the Danish architect Skafte Aymo-Boot that culminated in the Greek/English book “Unfinished” (Jap Sam Books). 


The forgotten, invisible safe spaces under Athens
INTERVIEWS

A network of thousands of underground spaces are scattered beneath Athens. Pedestrians hurry past them, not suspecting that the metal lid of a manhole they have just stepped on is one of the gates to a vast web of spaces, which for decades has been sealed in silence and oblivion.

National Library looking for new management
CULTURE

The National Library of Greece (NLG) is looking forward to the appointment of a new director general who will bring order to the “organizational and administrative chaos” that has descended over the country’s biggest treasury of intellectual assets since the death of its former head.


Lycabettus Press publisher remembered
JOHN VOSPER CHAPPLE

A few days ago, some 50 or so Athenians, mostly Greek and American, gathered at the invitation of his family to celebrate – in the home where he had lived and worked and hosted similar gatherings over the decades – their late friend John Chapple. It was his birthday. He would have turned 86.


Comics community takes a stand against AI
NEWS

He opened his Facebook business page for the usual reason. A comic book creator, after all, uses technology to showcase their work and network with others. On that day, however, Elias Chatzoudis “connected” with something else.

Book center being reborn, with broader remit
EKEVI

More than 10 years after the plug was pulled on the National Book Center of Greece (EKEVI) in 2013, a new agency representing the Greek book market and literary world is in the offing, with greater funding capabilities, including from private sources, and a broader remit, taking over responsibilities that have, until now, belonged to the Culture Ministry’s Literature Directorate.



Love Solidarity Death | Athens | January 11
WHAT'S ON

Greek artist and music collective The Callas presents “Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.): The Book.” This event combines a book launch, art exhibition and a live performance, delving into The Callas’ psychedelic universe and their 20-year creative journey.


Greek Pioneers in Medicine | Athens | December 14
WHAT'S ON

A presentation of “Greek Pioneers in Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 1821-2021” (2023), which was published recently in Greek and English, will take place on December 14 at The Demos Center (17 Ipitou, Plaka).