February’s picks – best exhibitions in Athens
Winter is in full swing, and the next vacation feels very far away. It seems that the only thing that can truly warm us right now is good art.
We continue to share with you the best exhibitions and art events worth seeing in Athens — and this time, our recommendations for February.
As always, we’ve also included a suggested self-guided route through the galleries of the elegant and upscale Kolonaki neighborhood.
Enjoy this month in Athens, and don’t forget to reach out if you’d like a more in-depth tour with our team.
See you soon!
Shani Werner & the ATHENS ART TOURS Team
Frida Kahlo “Beyond the Icon”, Hellenic World Cultural Center
Art is best experienced when standing in front of the original work, where you can explore the details, view it from different angles, and feel its physical and emotional depth. That’s why we usually hesitate to recommend “immersive” exhibitions—digital and 3D interpretations of masterpieces.But (!!) when it comes to Frida Kahlo, we love her in every form, and any chance to see an exhibition of her work is a reason to celebrate—especially since her original pieces are so hard to find. The “Hellenic World” Cultural Center also does a great job of blending authentic materials with digital works, making this a recommended exhibition that children will enjoy as well.
On view until May 31, 2026 at the Hellenic World Cultural Center, Pireos 254, 177 78 Tavros
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Roe Ethridge “Rude in the Good Way”, Gagosian
Roe Ethridge is a quintessential representative of contemporary American art—part of a clear lineage running from Andy Warhol through Richard Prince to Jeff Koons and beyond. As a photographer working in both the commercial and artistic arenas, the blending of these two worlds is inevitable. What’s especially compelling about Ethridge’s work is that at times the fusion is so seamless it becomes difficult to tell which “arena” we are looking at. Consumer products, fashion models, trash aesthetics, still-life painting, and the tradition of religious imagery—desire, disgust, and death—all dissolve into one another. The result is photographs that are lush with color, bold, sexy, and seductive, and then… critical and disorienting.
On view until March 7, 2026 at Gagosian Athens, 22 Anapiron Polemou Street
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Ilias Papailiakis, “White Series” (The 365 Project), Vorres Museum
The Vorres Museum is located slightly outside Athens’ city center, but it is well worth the trip—especially on a sunny day, when visitors can enjoy the beautiful garden and excellent café. It is one of many private museums in Athens founded by philanthropic collectors with the aim of preserving Greek cultural heritage. The museum presents an engaging combination of modern and contemporary art alongside Greek folk art. Recently, the museum launched The 365 Project, curated by Olga Daniilopoulou, in which a different artist is invited every two months to present a new work among the museum’s permanent collection. The current edition of the project features a new work by Greek artist Ilias Papailiakis.
on view until March 8, 2026 at Vorres Museum Gallery, Parodos Diadochou Konstantinou 1, Paiania
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A self-guided artistic walk through Athens’ elegant neighborhood — Kolonaki
Turn a stroll through this refined area into an artistic experience. Kolonaki is known for its elegant streets, stylish boutiques, and more established galleries.
Here are our recommendations for a self-guided tour through some of the neighborhood’s best galleries:
Start your morning at QUEEN B with one of their excellent coffee dishes — a perfect way to fuel up before the walk.
Kalos & Klio — The World Awaits You As A Garden
The artist duo Kalos & Klio work as two people but define themselves as one artist. Their practice centers on weaving, or more precisely on close collaborations with local artisans in different countries. They work primarily with weavers at the Rizarios Embroidery School in Monodendri, in the Zagorochoria region of Greece, and in Nepal, in collaboration with Tufenkian Artisan Carpets.
This compelling exhibition pushes the boundaries of medium, place, and the concept of democracy.
On view until 28 February 2026 at Kalfayan Galleries, 11 Haritos Street, 10675 Kolonaki
“All Included” by Maria Ikonomopoulou
This is the artist’s first solo exhibition at Citronne Gallery, and the pairing feels natural. Exploring the tension between private and public space, Ikonomopoulou presents a site-sensitive installation that resonates with the gallery’s domestic atmosphere, using labor-intensive, craft-based processes across multiple media.
On view until 28 February 2026 at Citronne Gallery, 19 Patriarchou Ioakim, 4th floor
Tasos Mantzavinos “Snakes and Ladders”, Skoufa gallery
One of the most moving exhibitions we’ve seen recently, this show brings together Mantzavinos’ personal narrative and symbols drawn from Greek collective memory. Referencing Byzantine art, Christian symbolism, and local art history, the exhibition unfolds through paintings and wooden sculptures, with a reconstruction of the artist’s studio on the gallery’s second floor.
On view until February 7, 2026 at Skoufa Gallery, 4 Skoufa Str., 106 73 Kolonaki
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