Protecting Athens’ Street Art
Street Art Conservators, or st.a.co, was founded four years ago by students at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens with a worthy goal in mind: to protect and preserve street art around Athens.
Geniuses
The 2016 MacArthur Genius Grant recipients are 23 impressive individuals who work in diverse fields including science, art, law, theater, and finance. Here are just a few of the “geniuses” and what they’re working on.
What’s On at the San Diego International Film Festival
The 2016 San Diego International Film Festival begins today. The festival, which runs from September 28th to October 4th, will feature over 100 films in a variety of genres.
Newly Completed Cultural Center Lifts Up Athens
“We owe it to our ancestors, we owe it to our children, to keep the light of our civilization burning… it’s an obligation to contribute to a better tomorrow,” says Andreas Dracopolous, co-president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), which opened this past June, serves as a facility and resource for Greek culture.
FDF Musicians | Endasi
A Web of Culture is starting an FDF Musicians blog series, featuring artists that have played at the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival. This week we present Endasi, a trio that has been making Greek music since 2003.
Artwalk @ Liberty Station
Artwalk @ Liberty Station celebrates art and music at a lively outdoor festival on August 13 and 14 in Point Loma. Over 200 San Diego artists will display their work in Liberty Station’s Arts District – locally made jewelry, pottery, painting, photography, textiles, and woodworking.