The Athens Print Fest is currently underway in Athens, featuring exhibitions and events by a series of Greek and foreign artists.

Organized by the Greek Printmaker’s Association and the Cultural and Athletic department of the Municipality of Athens, the festival aims at promoting new, innovative art, created in Greece and abroad.

100 years of Jose Guadalupe Posada

Within this framework an exhibition of Jose Guadalupe Posada is currently underway at the Athens Municipal Art Gallery (Leonidou and Myllerou Sts in Metaxourghio), with the support of the Embassy of Mexico in Athens, the Foreign Ministry of Mexido and AMEXCID (Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo).

Entitled “100 years of Jose Guadalupe Posada”, it is a tribute to the artist who is considered to be Latin America’s best engraver. The exhibition will run until March 31st.
Curator: Denys Zaharopoulos
Opening hours Tuesday 10:00 – 21:00, Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00–19:00
Sunday: 10:00–16:00
Closed: Monday
Free admission

Jiří Slíva – Café DADA

The Museum G. Gounaropoulos (6, Gounaropoulou St., Ano Ilisia) is currently hosting a printmaking exhibition by Czech artist Jiří Slíva, with the support of the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
Opening hours: Tu.-We.: 09:00 – 13:30 & 17:00 – 20:00,
Th.– Sat. 09:00 – 15:00
Until March 31st.
Free Admission

For more information on the exhibitions and events currently taking place in Athens visit the Athens Print Festival’s web page.

PHOTO: Athens Print Fest, “110 Years of Jose Guadalupe Posada”