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Vasiliki Eleftheriou
What the Walls Remember: Orestis Pangalos and the Graffiti Archive
A new MOMUS exhibition in Thessaloniki draws on four decades of photographs, graffiti, installations and objects collected by Orestis Pangalos. The material documents not only works that survived, but also walls, trains and public spaces…
Three Paths: Manos, Economopoulos, and Canaj at the Thessaloniki Photography Museum
Photographer Vasiliki Eleftheriou reflects on “Three Paths” at Thessaloniki’s Photography Museum, featuring Manos, Economopoulos, and Canaj.
Frida in Thessaloniki: Between Immersion and Intimacy
Two exhibitions bring Frida Kahlo to Thessaloniki this fall: an immersive journey through her art at Panorama Digital Theatre and an intimate look at her personal photographs at MOMus. Together they reveal both the myth…
Mount Athos Beyond the Visible
Black-and-white photographs from Mount Athos reveal the hidden rhythms of monastic life. Giannis Giannatos’ exhibition, “Beyond the Visible,” opens in Thessaloniki on September 27 in the presence of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew before traveling to Strasbourg.
Looking Back: Nelly’s Santorini Comes Into View
An exhibition on Santorini brings back Nelly’s photographs from the 1920s and 30s. Her quiet images of villages, rooftops, and light now serve as both art and archive, capturing an island before the earthquake of…
What Moves Us: A Letter From Thessaloniki
What thirty students taught me about presence, light, and trusting the image before it makes sense. There’s something quietly powerful about watching someone discover movement, not just in their body, but in how they see…
Thessaloniki’s Kamara: Where Roman History Meets City Routine
Kamara isn’t just a Roman relic—it’s where Thessaloniki’s history and everyday life overlap. From student meetups to the city’s busiest crossroads, the Arch of Galerius remains a gathering point and a silent witness to centuries…
Thessaloniki’s Metro and the Forgotten Alkazar: A City’s History in Motion
Thessaloniki’s new metro is changing the way we move through the city, but the past is never far beneath the surface. At Venizelou station, ancient ruins sit side by side with modern transit. And just…
The Iconic Koulouri of Thessaloniki: A Sesame-Seeded Delight with a Rich History
The Koulouri of Thessaloniki is a beloved street food with roots in Byzantine Constantinople. Once sold by vendors calling “Fresko xeropsimeno!”, it has remained a staple of the city’s culinary heritage for generations. With its…
