Magna Graecia

Sojourn in La Grecia Salentina

Greek diasporas have been a constant in Greek history. From the ancient times to more modern eras, Greeks have left their homeland for a long list of reasons. Due to proximity and ties, geographic and political, Italy hosted many diaspora communities. The Greek communities of Salento and Calabria, in southern Italy, are, however, fundamentally different.

Touring Perfection | Athens | September 21 - October 26

In cooperation with the Italian Education Institute in Athens, the Epigraphic Museum presents an exhibition by Italian photographer Paolo Morello titled "Touring Perfection." Curated by Aphrodite Economidou, the show pays homage to ancient Greece's greatest cultural monuments as captured by the Palermo-born artist.

Alfredo Romano | Athens | September 12 - November 12

Italy's Galleria Giorgio Persano in Turin presents an exhibition at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens by Alfredo Romano. "Angelis suis mandavit de te" comprises works dating from the late 80s to the present, together with pieces and installations made specifically for this exhibition in order to establish a dialogue with the museum's own collections.