Mykonos Lace: Women’s History, Embroidered in Tulle
As an exclusively female craft known to only a few, the ‘touli’ lace from Mykonos is intertwined with the stories and emotions of Mykonian women for over a century now.
As an exclusively female craft known to only a few, the ‘touli’ lace from Mykonos is intertwined with the stories and emotions of Mykonian women for over a century now.
A search for traces of the still active craft workshops in Greece. “From hand-to hand” project is about craftsmanship, artisans and their stories. On forecourt of the parliament, the Syntagma Square, the changing of the Greek presidential guard, the so-called Evzones, is celebrated every hour in front of the Unknown Soldier’s grave. It is not only one of the most famous touristic attractions in Athens, it is above all a living memorial for Greece.
Amanzoe is honoured to announce Sky Plain, a unique art installation by one of the most influential artists of the last half century, James Turrell. The immersive light installation, known as a Skyspace, takes the form of a 6-metre by 6-metre cubic building with a large ceiling aperture, open to the Peloponnese sky above Amanzoe.
Not only can guests discover this destination, but they can now explore Northern Greece through taste. With seasonal organic vegetables, fruits and herbs growing on-site, guests have access to the finest and freshest quality ingredients all from the comfort of this beautiful lodge.
A pair of French artists chose the tiny island of Poros as their base, and install mesmerising moving sculptures at the bottom of the Aegean Sea every summer.
Follow us as we take a walk around Lycabettus Hill with Und. Athens to visit local galleries, shops and landmarks, on a route that literally takes us from high to low, and brings together fine art with street culture.
The installations of artist Socratis Socratous will take into consideration recurrent themes of object zoomorphism across Mediterranean cultures. These will be intersected with the inspired interpretation of Hermès’ 2017 theme of “Object Sense”
The mid-century arcades found all around Athens’ city centre are like wondrous Aladdin’s caves for urban cartographer Natassa Pappa, who invites visitors to explore their secrets and beauty on her dedicated Into Stoas tour.
Explore the world’s most famous caldera by sea with Sunset Oia, Santorini’s leading private cruise company, and spend a day relaxing on board one of its comfortable and elegant catamarans and yachts.
A group of synergistic companies focused on introducing “Greece’s Treasures” to a select global audience and to share the spirit and quality of Greek Culture, Hospitality and Gastronomy.