Austrian Embassy Athens

EXHIBITION: "LIVING MATTER - ΖΩΝΤΑΝΗ ΥΛΗ" with Greek-Austrian visual artist Andreas Harkiolakis

The exhibition "LIVING MATTER - ΖΩΝΤΑΝΗ ΥΛΗ" featuring Greek-Austrian visual artist Andreas Harkiolakis alongside Serwan Baran and Vanna Karamaounas explores the concept of matter as a living presence, shifting between memory, fragility, and resilience.
Through painting, photography, and texture, the artworks reveal the capacity of materials to contain human emotions and silent rhythms.

Opening: Thursday, 18 June 2026, 18:00
📅 Duration: 18 June – 18 July 18 2026, Thu & Fri: 17:00 – 20:00 and Sat: 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: art spot gallery, Lydias 13, Kaisariani 16121, Athens

ODYSSORPHEAS: A Watercolor Exhibition by Vienna-based Greek artist Anastasios Strikos

The first watercolor exhibition by Anastasios Strikos in Greece runs until 6 June 2026 at Bookstore Lemoni (Irakleidon 22, Thiseio, Athens) open from 9:00 until 21:00.

My warmest congratulations to the Arsakeia Schools of Psychiko, the teachers, and the students for the outstanding organization, artistic quality, and creativity of the highly successful tribute to Johann Strauss II, held on Monday, 18 May 2026, marking 200 years since his birth and 190 years since the founding of the Society for the Promotion of Education and Learning.
The students presented an excellent artistic program of waltzes, theatrical scenes, a hypothetical dialogue between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, and a moving finale with the “Blue Danube” waltz.
This tribute was a wonderful celebration of Johann Strauss II’s legacy and a fine example of cultural education and European artistic dialogue.

📸: Arsakeio

A heartfelt thank you to the students, teachers, and especially the Head of School Mrs. Ioanna-Evdokia Patsilinakou of the 1st Arsakeio Junior High School of Psychiko for a memorable visit at the Austrian residence on 15 May 2026.
In the framework of the school’s Johann Strauss II Project, the students interviewed Ambassador Gerda Vogl in German and presented an inspiring live musical performances 🎶 that filled the residence with a warm atmosphere, bringing culture and youth engagement together so beautifully.