Courtesy: Haus N Athen / Photo by Nikos Alexopoulos

There’s so much more to the Athens art world than ancient statues and archaeological museums. The city’s contemporary art scene is gaining international attention and acclaim.

By Kiriakos Spirou

Alongside dozens of well-established galleries in Athens, a vibrant network of independent, artist-run and non-profit art spaces are keeping the spirit of the avant-garde alive. Foreign artists, gallerists and curators are even relocating to Athens to be part of the action. If you’re itching to discover where all the emerging and underground Greek art is, check out these art spaces in Athens. 

the inside of the gallery, light through and through, a library.
a woman in the gallery, artworks hanging around.
a man posing like boxing with an artwork hanging on the wall in front of him.
artworks hanging from the ceiling.
Fokianou art space athens
the inside of the gallery, black windows, artworks on the white walls.
an istallation in the gallery and a screen showing two people chatting.
an old television, rocks and wooden stairs.
a woman directing kids who sit around a table at the park.