aaathens.art is Athens’ leading platform for contemporary art information and the city’s first interactive live art map — a daily updated guide that brings together exhibitions from major museums to independent art spaces across the capital.

Founded and directed by Chiara Crespi, the platform connects residents and international visitors with the full pulse of Athens’ cultural scene, positioning the city as a leading global destination for contemporary art.

A community in motion

In just 12 months, aaathens.art has built a thriving international community: 7K+ Instagram followers and 41K organic connections spanning the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Singapore. The world is watching Athens, and aaathens.art is the lens through which it is seen.

One table. The right people. Real, lasting impact.

The event

42 visionaries, museum directors, gallerists, curators & institutions, one otherworldly evening. 42 seated guests. 150+ intimate after-party attendees.

Marking our milestones: 7K+ Instagram followers in 10 months & 41K+ professional connections worldwide. Building a community.

The celebration

On April 15, 2026, aaathens.art brought together Athens’ most influential cultural voices for a night that was both celebratory and declarative. Forty-two museum directors, gallerists, curators, diplomats, and media heads gathered around a single table — an immersive, otherworldly setting conceived by Chiara Crespi, where art, performance, and gastronomy coexisted. The evening culminated in an after-party welcoming 150+ guests from Athens’ fashion and creative community. One year on, aaathens.art is not just covering the scene — it is shaping it.

Who was in the room

Breeders Gallery / CAN Gallery / Rebecca Camhi / Theocharakis Foundation / Benaki Museum / Onassis ONX / French & Italian Embassies / Ministry of Tourism — Angela Varela / Travel.gr / Blue Magazine / Condé Nast

Menu & sponsors

The menu was curated by @BouiBouiTinos — refined, seasonal dishes with a Greek influence. Gin: Johni & Jango. Wine pairing: Dorian Winery — dorianwines.gr

Creative contributors

Art Direction: Chiara Crespi – aaathens.art
Performance: Niko Rupllem & Rene Habermacher
Plant Installation: @Telesilis
Dinner Soundscape: Nefeli Synesiou, Quay & Thomas Franzini
Sound: Retrograde Days