Yannis Tsarouchis

Homage to Maria Callas with a grand ‘Medea’

In a tribute marking the centennial of Maria Callas' birth, the Greek National Opera is premiering Luigi Cherubini's "Medea" on Tuesday. This major international co-production involves three leading North American opera houses: the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Canadian Opera Company and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

The Human Form in 20th Century Greek Painting | Athens | January 22 - April 26

Continuing its collaboration with the National Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum, the B&M Theocharakis Foundation presents another exhibition of masterpieces from the museum's vast collections which allows the viewer to observe the various transformations in 20th century Greek painting.

Yannis Tsarouchis | Athens | To March 15

In "Cast Shadows," the Yannis Tsarouchis Foundation presents paintings, drawing, studies and written observations by one of the most prolific 20th century Greek artists that highlight his fascination with the play of light and shadow. Admission costs 3 euros and opening hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Benaki show spotlights an oft-overlooked artist

"What are you going to be when you grow up?" actress Marika Kotopouli asked 12-year-old Demosthenis (Dimos) Skoulakis while visiting the boy's parents in the family's Athens home in the early 1950s. "An artist," he responded without hesitation. "Yannis, come meet a colleague," she said laughing to her friend, the artist Yannis Tsarouchis.

Nikos Nikolaou | Thessaloniki | To October 27

The MIET Bookshop in Thessaloniki is hosting an exhibition of works by Greek artist Nikos Nikolaou. The exhibition is divided into two parts. The first features works connected to theater, including costume and set designs while the second is dedicated to his murals. Nikos Nikolaou was born on the island of Hydra in 1909.

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