A unique exhibition relating to the life and work of the fascinating inventor.
The Art Nouveau building on Pindarou Street in central Athens is hosting an enlightening exhibition about last century’s inventions; inventions that marked progress and innovation and that were the result of the work of one man, Nikola Tesla. The exhibition titled “The Inventor of the 20th Century" consists of interactive models of Tesla's inventions in the field of electronics, mobile technology, radar, x-rays, and the radio, as well as reconstructions of his laboratories.
Tesla, a genius personality, a pioneer with a human-centered point of view, was responsible for the invention of alternating current. He supported its widespread use and dedicated his life to science and progress for its own sake, rather than for personal gain. His inventions proved to be fundamental to our lives and his numerous scientific works include the Niagara Falls Hydroelectric Power Station, a vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the induction motor, and the Tesla coil.
The exhibition uniquely explores the life of the eccentric Serbian-American genius, captivating the audience. The archival, historic, and bibliographic material is stored and researched by the appropriate departments of the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade.
Exhibition Duration: Until January, 31, 2020 Exhibition Location: Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, 6 Pindarou Str and Akadimias, Kolonaki, 10671, Athens
Museums, famous jewelers, and charities all showcase their most original and creative Lucky Charm (Gouri) of the Year, which will bring good luck and prosperity, as well as overturn superstitions associated with leap years. 2020 offers the ideal opportunity for the creative design of a lucky charm that will accompany us throughout the coming year and protect us from any negative energy. Here are some great spots to pick up a stylish charm to give yourself and your loved ones a boost of good luck!
Museums: Museum gift shops very often impress us with their original gift ideas and an increasingly wide selection of gifts and souvenirs that visitors can buy. Books, jewelry, home decor products, and even accessories, create a buyer’s paradise! Among the gift shops operating at Greece's museums, the ones that stand out are the National and Archaeological Museum Shop, the Benaki Museum Shop, the Museum of Cycladic Art Shop, the shop of Goulandris Natural History Museum, and many more which you can either visit in person or shop online via their websites.
Fine Jewelry Stores: The creation of the Lucky Charm of the Year is indeed a challenge for some of the biggest jewelry designers. Famous jewelers, whose names have been associated with the art of jewelry design, create stylish lucky charms that become huge trends. Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Store and Museum, as well as Zolotas Jewelry, are among the most prominent Greek brands that have integrated lucky charms into popular fashion items.
Non-profit Associations: Numerous NGOs that actively contribute to the aid and support of people in need, the preservation of our environment or the protection of animal rights are given the opportunity during the holiday season to connect directly with the general public to promote their actions, and gain support. Every year, it is very common to find such local organizations selling authentic and beautifully designed charms which people can buy for good luck, while supporting a good cause!
LiFO, Greece’s famous free press magazine, is curating a large exhibition at the Benaki Museum. With a goal of composing an image of Athens, the exhibition displays over 200 portraits taken by well-known Greek photographers - all of whom have collaborated with the magazine over the years. Portraits of iconic figures, ordinary yet distinct people, and diverse heroes of everyday life in the Greek capital, as well as people who have narrated their experience in LiFo’s older weekly column “The Athenians”. This unique exhibition will be presented until February 2nd 2019 at the Benaki Museum, 138 Pireos Annexe.
Renowned photographers, all well-known for their work and photographic contributions to the column, have come together to honor the multifaceted profile of the city, as well as celebrate the true lovers of Athens; simultaneously, the exhibition aims to showcase the extraordinary art of photography found within the printed press. Among the participating photographers are Spyros Staveris, Anastasia Voutyropoulou, Paris Tavitian, Freddie F., Pantelis Zervos, Charlie Makkos, Stathis Mamalakis, Yiannis Bournias, Nikos Katsaros, Photoharrie, and Spyros Simotas.
The 200 photos of LiFO’s 15 year history, highlight the multiple aspects of Athens - a city that many of us love, but also sometimes detest; a city that conveys very intense and mixed emotions. The photographs will also be published in a special issue of LiFO that will be distributed for free at the exhibition.
In ancient Greek architecture, a stoa was a covered walkway or portico that had a common public use. Today, the Athenian city center is home to many stoas offering an urban paradise for shoppers and wanderers alike. Not only do stoas provide a convenient way of shortening walking routes, they also serve as commercial centers, accommodating some of the city’s most interesting shops and other shopping-related leisure activities. Like many European metropolises, Athens is home to many stoas that are full of interesting stories and history.
Designed mostly during the 19th and 20th centuries, many Athenian stoas are ‘secret’ and even extravagant passageways whose names have been inspired by architects, national heroes, and benefactors. Buzzing with energy, Spyromiliou Stoa is one of the liveliest stoas in Athens, and after the renovation of its main building, the Hellenic Army Pension Fund, it has also become the most luxurious and distinctive spots in the city. Here you will find gourmet restaurants, stylish cafes, luxury boutiques, a high-end gym, as well as the famous Pallas Theater.
Stoa Arsakeiou was considered part of the Arsakeio Mansion, an impressive neoclassical building that originally hosted the school. The complex is home to the “Book Archway” an impressive, less cosmopolitan but highly sophisticated stoa, which, as its name indicates, is a center for culture and intellectual pursuits, full of bookstores and publishing houses. The Free University of the “Book Archway” brings hundreds of people to its stoa every afternoon. This educational program provides people of all ages and educational backgrounds with an opportunity to attend courses taught by university teachers, writers, and artists. The stoa also hosts the legendary Greek Art Theatre - Karolos Koun.
The Opera Stoa is a classical music and opera fan’s paradise! Record buyers will be thrilled to discover rare opera and classical music records at the shops of this stoa. For passionate music lovers, there is also the Hephaestus Stoa that is home to many stores selling used records and CD’s for avid rock and heavy metal fans.
Athenian stoas are the topic of many lively discussions and heated disputes between politicians and artists all the way back to the era of black and white cinema. From Korai Stoa, known for its special Italianate atmosphere and its famous elevator that was “the star” in many Greek films, to Gallery Orfanidou Stoa that was home to the city’s very first denim shop, to Gallery Kairi Stoa in Monastiraki with its numerous shops; stoas take us on a nostalgic journey into the past, revealing a city within the city!
