Athens Street Art: Murals that Colour the City

Graffiti of an owl's face on corner of two walls and 3 parked cars.

an abstract and colourful mural of godess Athena, traffic jam at a traffic light, passers by, day time.

Caryatids

by INO

Located in Monastiraki, the headquarters of Athenian rooftop bars, INO's creation was completed in late 2023 in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens' Public Murals programme. Three caryatids, each of a different scale, have been painted on what can only be described as the ideal wall for this project on a building on Ermou Street. According to the artist, "the one on the left represents the statue in the British Museum, looking towards the Acropolis and its place of origin. The one on the right looks at the Greek Parliament, condemning the country's politics. The middle one represents the corner statue of the Erechtheion, looking out over Athens and the rest of the country”. Finally, INO's trademark blue streak is applied here as tears running from the eyes of all three statues.

Photo: Thomas Gravanis

Graffiti of two hands joined in prayer on a building facade

a mural on a building in a tree filled square depicting two people kissing

a green coloured mural on a building that depicts people on a riverside

At the River

by Taxis

Or "Places and memories soon to be forgotten, if we don't protect our natural heritage from greedy disgusting people". That’s the full name of the show-stopping mural that can be found on Panormou Street at the junction of Louizis Riankour. If only for a few seconds, passengers are drawn into a moment of serenity at the cool waters of the Acheron river. The city’s mundane landscape will quickly win the stage again. Feted Greek artist Taxis masterfully comments on the need to protect and preserve our natural resources with a mural that serves as both an escape door and a vicious reminder of what we stand to lose.

Photo: Thomas Gravanis

graffiti of a green eye on a wall and a person walking by.

Graffiti of a man's head in a box on a building in between two trees.

Face of Socrates graffiti on part of building seen through electrical power wires

Let Yourself Fall by Duo Amazonas graffiti on the wall of Thiseion cinema in Athens.

Faces in Love by Achilles and Onebran graffiti mural on Aiolou street in Athens.

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Athens Street Art: Murals that Colour the City

Graffiti artists have splashed the city with colourful works that often make powerful political statements. We’ve chosen some of our favourites, but as you walk the streets, keep a look-out for many, many more.