Athens Photo Festival is the leading international festival of photography in Southeastern Europe and What Athens! that adores photography and is a creativity and artistic expression addict, is not going to miss it!
Exploring critical issues relevant to our times, Athens Photo Festival works within an international, national and local context, encompassing a variety of exhibitions and activities designed to reflect the diversity of contemporary photography, and to create opportunities for exchange of ideas, artistic expression and international engagement.
The 2016 main exhibitions will be open until 31 July 2016 at the Benaki Museum, presenting a wide spectrum of works of both emerging and established artists from all over the world. At the core of the festival is a range of events, including international portfolio reviews, screenings, talks and discussions, workshops, and participatory projects. In addition to the main venue-based programme, the festival encourages local community involvement through satellite exhibitions in various locations in the city.
The new Benaki Museum building, is located at 138 Pireos Street, one of the central development axes of Athens. The Festival’s exhibition halls span 2,000 m2.
Benaki Museum Pireos St. Annexe opening hours: Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 Friday, Saturday: 10:00 – 22:00 . For more information, press here.
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Source: www.photofestival.gr