Glean

Athens Reinvented

Glean 6, Winter 2024

Essay by Nicolas Vamvouklis

City Report

Athens is a city that thrives on contradictions. The birthplace of democracy and philosophy, it continues to carry the weight of its ancient past. Yet, this same history fuels a dynamic, ever-evolving present, where contemporary art finds fertile ground in the cracks of the city’s layered identity. Today, Athens is not merely a backdrop for antiquity — it’s a vibrant stage for creativity, forging its own narrative as a cultural capital.

The oft-repeated tagline ‘Athens is the new Berli (…)

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