BACK TO ATHENS

Back to Athens's success lies in the overall curatorial program that reflects on current challenges and issues of contemporary Athens, and most importantly, through the exhibition proposals and elements of exploration, experimentation and study. These features are necessary for the development of intercultural dialogue, interaction between artists, the public and locals. Back to Athens aims for art to be accessed on a daily basis and to be embraced by general public, not only the experienced art audience... Athens, 2012. With the rise of the global crisis, it becomes apparent that not only will day to day life be affected, but also to a large extent, the cultural and creative sector. Back to Athens opens into turbulent times; the Greek capital appears to be compromised by the unprecedented outbreak of the socioeconomic crisis and the massive flood of refugees into the heart of the city. The immediate response to these developments was to return back to Athens, to our hometown, the..