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The art of Theophilos in Athens for a unique exhibition

Probably most of our foreign friends do not know Theophilos. However his story and his paintings are crucial to understand Greece. If you find his story interesting and you find yourself in Athens from 15/9 to 30/10 pay a visit at the Benaki Museum and take a glance of his magnificent art.  
Theophilos was born in Mytilene, son of a cobbler and became self-taught painter. His art was ridiculed from the salons of his time,  which did not give proper attention to his works. Yet, Theophilos Hadjimichael, known as THEOPHILOS was to be recognized (naturally after his death in Greece) as the cornerstone of modern Greek painting. His art will receive the ''credentials'' of any artist of the 30's with artist- legends of the greek painting like Kontoglou and Tsarouchis to honor their great teacher of the authenticity and the masterpiece of his art.
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Wednesday, September 1 2010 By Giorgos - Ionic column

...and what about the Marbles???

Cafebabel.com Athens, launches e-campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

In few hours, the opening of the New Acropolis Museum is about to come. With this museum, Greece fulfills its promise to History. With this museum, the ancient treasures of Acropolis will be well- preserved for the generations to come. This museum, questions from now on, the validity of the British Museum's arguments, that Athens is incapable of protecting the Marbles. Cafebabel.com Athens, from today, announces an e-campaign in the form of debates over the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. And what about you? Are you for or against ? Send us your comments, so that we can spice-up the debate!

Friday, June 19 2009 By Giorgos - Corinthian column

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