Greek junta

Assessing the Metapolitefsi

As more and more is written about Greece's return to democracy after the fall of the junta 50 years ago, the period known as the Metapolitefsi is also coming under increasing scrutiny. Opinions vary intensely, showing that we are unable to come to an understanding about what matters most.

Iro Kanakaki | Athens | January 23 – March 22

Greek artist Iro Kanakaki's (1945-1997) work from the series "Cassandra and Her Persecutors" is on display at the National Library of Greece (nlg.gr) from January 23 to March 22. Kanakaki's paintings bring to mind sharp criticism of the 1967-74 Greek junta, while opening up new possibilities of representation and narration, shaping a language that moves in the spirit of magical realism.

Editorial: Freeing up Greek universities

Two decades after the end of WWII, developing and evolving Western societies experienced a massive wave of youth uprisings against prevailing socio-economic realities and a battle for liberation.

Post-war generations rose up around the world, from America to Europe, dismantling social taboos and previous conservative models and stereotypes.

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