50 Best Art Spaces in Athens

In the most thorough guide you’ll find online, we present all the galleries that you must visit

In the last two decades but especially in the period following the Greek financial crisis and then the COVID-19 pandemic, Athens has kept witnessing surges in art spaces.

These range from prominent international galleries collaborating with local counterparts to self-managed venues, artist spaces, and urban galleries.

The Greek capital has made a remarkable entry onto the global art scene.

What began with the major international exhibition of Contemporary Art Documenta in 2017 has now blossomed into a vibrant art landscape, teeming with possibilities.

The city exudes a magnetic charm, attracting artists and creative minds, with annual events like  Art Athina, which bring galleries big and small into a shared exhibition space, and events that draw an increasingly wide public.

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The art scene is thriving, with opportunities for both established and emerging artists, who collaborate in projects often moving beyond their trajectory in art events like the Fast Forward Festival organised by institutions such as Onassis’ Stegi.

Athens offers affordable art, catering to art enthusiasts from various economic backgrounds and tastes, while the surge in art spaces not only benefits the city but also fosters artist networking and international exposure, enriching the cultural landscape.

Here we present not only the very ‘best’ and prominent art spaces in the city’s key neighbourhoods but also smaller spaces that are equally committed to important projects and all have exciting expressions to share.

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