PAST EVENTS
For details of past events, visit the links below:

			Britannia Works Our aim with Britannia Works was to introduce Athenians to the multicultural, multi-ethnic, perspectives of the UK art scene today. April–May 2004, Athens
			Magic Pencil on tour Exhibition of contemporary UK children's book illustration. 18–30 October 2004, Veria
			Metamorphosis: British Art of the Sixties An exhibition of painting, sculpture, works on paper and prints from the collections of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon and the British Council, London. 25 June–25 September 2005, Andros
			David Hockney: Words and Pictures An exhibition of prints inspired by literary works and created during the first two decades of Hockney's career. 28 June–18 September 2005, Athens
			Metropolis: Urban Culture in the 21st Century April 2006 sees the launch of our Metropolis season, showcasing the latest UK creativity in urban design. 2006–2007
			Michael Nyman Our first British guest in our Metropolis season is the composer Michael Nyman, who, to the accompaniment of live piano music, will present and discuss his views on urban living, illustrated by his photographs of the urban environment. Athens: 12 April 2006
			Draw the World Together at Comicdom Con Athens We are collaborating in Comicdom Con Athens, which is taking place for the first time this year. The convention aims to present the latest international trends in the world of comics, and to engage the wider Greek public with one of the most interesting aspects of global popular culture. 6 & 7 May 2006, Athens
			Simon Norfolk: Photography Exhibition In the framework of the 13th International Month of Photography in Athens and in partnership with the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, we present 15 works by renowned contemporary photographer Simon Norfolk. 22 September–14 October 2006, Athens
			Colin Renfrew in Athens We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to attend a talk by leading British archaeologist Colin Renfrew entitled Looting the Past: from Desecrated Tombs to International Museums. Professor Renfrew has conducted numerous excavations in Greece and is currently Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge. Monday 9 October 2006, Athens
			City Streets Photography Project We invite you on a journey into the streets of Athens, where Europe meets Africa, Asia and the Balkans. The aim is to create a photographic record of the new, multicultural face of the Greek capital. 2006–2007
			Onto the Streets: Contemporary Street Photography from London Our Onto the Streets exhibition showcases the work of an emergent generation of British photographers and captures the unique flux of people, matter and imagery that combine in the streets of London. Thessaloniki: 1 December 2006–10 January 2007
			Great Brits – The New Alchemists Organised in collaboration with Megaron Plus, our Great Brits exhibition showcases the new generation of talented young designers working in Britain. Each experiments with new materials and technologies and explores the transformative – or alchemical – possibilities of design. Athens: 2 February–4 March 2007
			City Debates A series of talks where high profile UK speakers will engage with Greek designers, architects and urban planners to discuss challenging issues on themes of urban culture. Athens: 2 February-20 March 2007
			The Life of Objects In collaboration with Vakalo School of Art and Design, we are presenting the work produced at the The Life of Objects workshop led by Julia Lohmann and Gero Grundmann, which took place in the context of our Great Brits – The New Alchemists exhibition. Athens: 21 March–13 April 2007
			1st Athens Biennial - Young Athenians Exhibition We are supporting UK artists’ participation in the 1st Athens Biennial. One of the major parallel events is Young Athenians, a unique exhibition by artists who live and work in Edinburgh, also known as 'the Athens of the North'. Athens: 10 September–18 November 2007
			Rebecca Ivatts Exhibition: Body and Soul Rebecca Ivatts' powerful and energetic paintings – depicting the human body as a thing of great beauty and strength – continue a tradition which started in Greece in the fourth century BC. Athens: 11 April–9 May 2008
			Alter Ego Competition Were you born between 1990 and 1994? Can you create a 'double portrait' of yourself using film, photography, painting, music or mixed-media? If so, why not enter the Alter Ego Competition? Closing date: 15 September 2008
			The Art of Recycling: treasure in your rubbish Come along to British artist Ptolemy Elrington's exhibition of recycled objects and take part in interactive educational seminars for children. Athens: 11–16 December 2008
			Comicdom Con Athens 2009: Barry Kitson Meet British comic book artist Barry Kitson, best known as a penciller of major superhero comic books published by Marvel and DC, who is visiting Athens to take part in Comicdom Con Athens 2009. Athens: 11 & 12 April 2009
			City Streets Project Our City Streets exhibitions and street theatre event will take you on a journey into the streets of Athens, where Europe meets Africa, Asia and the Balkans. Athens: 2 February–30 April 2009 Istanbul: 24 September–30 October 2008 Brussels: 31 March–4 April 2008 Thessaloniki: 31 January–5 March 2008 Athens: 13 November 2007–13 January 2008
			Manga Shakespeare Comics Competition Our innovative Manga Shakespeare Comics Competition has now come to a close. We received 44 valid entries from all over Greece and the very high standard of the artwork submitted made the selection process particularly difficult. And the winners are …
			The Fifth Curator: International Curatorial Competition The Fifth Curator Competition is a unique new opportunity for an aspiring curator to select an exhibition of works from the British Council Collection. We are looking for someone who is based permanently outside the UK, who believes they have the passion and knowledge to be a leading curator. Deadline for applications: 4 September 2009
			Locus Solus We are delighted to support Locus Solus, an international production by Out of the Box Intermedia, a non-profit interdisciplinary arts organisation. Athens: 7 November 2009
			Gilbert & George in conversation with Michael Bracewell On the eve of the opening of Gilbert & George's long-awaited new exhibition Jack Freak Pictures at the Bernier/Eliades Gallery, the artistic duo answer questions in conversation with the writer Michael Bracewell. Athens: 18 November 2009 Exhibition: 19 November 2009–9 January 2010
			Landscape and Environment Project In a joint initiative with two other members of EUNIC Greece – the Goethe Institut and the Institut Français – and the Hellenic Ornithological Society, we are launching an innovative environmental project aimed at raising awareness and encouraging young people to become active in bringing about change by inviting them to design sustainable solutions based on the principles of ecology and the effects of climate change. Launch of Landscape and Environment Architectural Competition and Press Conference: 27 January 2010 Competition Closing Date: 30 April 2010
			World Environment Day at the Park of Environmental Sensitisation 'Antonis Tritsis' The New Green Park Student Competition is drawing to a close on World Environment Day at the Park of Environmental Sensitisation 'Antonis Tritsis'. Come and spend two festive days with us at the park, where you'll have the opportunity to attend the opening of the exhibition and the awards ceremony, explore the park and take part in a range of creative activities for children and adults of all ages. Athens: 5 & 6 June 2010
			Sarah Lucas in conversation with Gregor Muir As part of Sarah Lucas's exhibition of new works from the Nuds series of sculptures at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, we invite you to join us in a conversation between the artist and curator Gregor Muir. Discussion: 12 May 2010 Exhibition: 12 May–12 September 2010
			The Last Things We are delighted to invite you to a fascinating photography exhibition entitled The Last Things by UK photographer David Moore, which is taking place in Thessaloniki this summer as part of Photobiennale 2010. Thessaloniki: 20 July–30 September 2010
			Locus Solus Following its successful presentation at a number of leading European cultural events – and its previous visit to Greece last November – Locus Solus by Out of the Box Intermedia returns to Athens with the participation of a group of established and emerging artists from the UK. Exhibition: 22 September–10 October 2010 Conference: 1 October 2010
			Volume One: Props, Events and Encounters Exhibition Props, Events and Encounters is an international group exhibition that explores ‘the triumphant return to theatricality’ within contemporary sculptural practices. Athens - Artists' Talk: 30 September 2010 Athens - Exhibition: 1 October–1 November 2010
			Meet Irit Rogoff Dr. Irit Rogoff, Professor of Visual Culture at Goldsmiths College London University, is visiting to Athens to give a lecture on Participation: A User’s Guide. Athens: 22 February 2011
			Making Manga Meet UK comic artist and illustrator, Sonia Leong and take part in the manga comics workshop entitled Making Manga, we are organising as part of Comicdom Con Athens 2011. Athens: 9 April 2011
			Mark Titchner in Thessaloniki Mark Titchner is visiting Thessaloniki as a guest of the British Council and the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art to present a programme especially designed for the city in three different central locations. Thessaloniki: 10 March–30 April 2011
			Damien Hirst: New Religion We are proud to co-organise with the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art and the Paul Stolper Gallery the acclaimed artist Damien Hirst's first solo exhibition in Greece entitled New Religion, curated by Artemis Potamianou. Thessaloniki: 7 April–31 July 2011
			ARRRGH! Monsters in Fashion We're delighted to present an exhibition titled ARRRGH! Monsters in Fashion, organised by the cultural organisation ATOPOS Contemporary Visual Culture (ATOPOS CVC) at the Benaki Museum. Athens: 14 May–31 July 2011
			PechaKucha Night in Heraklion PechaKucha Night in Heraklion is back! After the first successful PechaKucha Night in April, the event returns with Vol. 2 this September in a summer mood, with a group of creative young people ... and the same theme as in Vol. 1: 'Creativity Against the Crisis' (Inspire Greece). Heraklion: 9 September 2011
			Eleventh Plateau Join us at the Eleventh Plateau Festival, an annual international exhibition held from July to October at the Hydra Historical Archives Museum on the island of Hydra. Hydra: 8 July–1 October 2011
			Simon Norfolk at the Athens Photo Festival 2011 As part of Athens Photo Festival 2011, we're delighted to invite acclaimed photographer Simon Norfolk to Athens to present his new exhibition, Burke+Norfolk: Photographs from the War in Afghanistan. Athens: 2–15 November 2011
			Damien Hirst: New Religion Following its great success in Thessaloniki, New Religion, acclaimed artist Damien Hirst’s first solo exhibition in Greece, is travelling to the Benaki Museum. Athens: 20 September–27 November 2011
			Andy Holden: Cookham Erratics As part of Artists in Dialogue with the Benaki Museum, a programme we are running in collaboration with the Benaki Museum, UK artist Andy Holden is visiting Athens to present a new commission specially created for the main building of the Benaki Museum. Athens: 12 October–4 December 2011
			London 2012 Olympic Games: Going for Green Don’t miss the screening of the documentry Going for Green – Britain’s 2012 Dream, which we are presenting in collaboration with the British Embassy in Greece and ECOWEEK 2011. Athens: 13 December 2011
			Made in Thessaloniki Don’t miss the discussion we are organising on Thessaloniki’s creative economy entitled Made in Thessaloniki as part of a week-long series of activities. Thessaloniki: 4 March 2012
			Meeting Points 6: Mona Hatoum Among the artists coming to Athens for Meeting Points 6, a contemporary arts festival from the Arab World, is Mona Hatoum, a renowned multidisciplinary artist of Palestinian origin who has been based in London since 1975. Athens: 7–10 March 2012
			Antonis Pittas: Landart Landart is an installation specially made for the ramp at the Pireos Street Annexe of the Benaki Museum. Athens: 11 February–1 April 2012
			Made in Britain We're proud to invite you to our unique Made in Britain exhibition featuring around 150 works from one of the most comprehensive holdings of modern and contemporary British art in the world – The British Council Collection. Athens: 14 February–22 April 2012
			Sean Scully: Doric Exhibition and discussion with the artist Sean Scully in collaboration with the Benaki Museum. Athens: 8 May–15 July 2012
			Artists in Dialogue with the Benaki Museum Four artists create original works in dialogue with the Benaki Museum, its collections and its spaces. Athens: October 2011–July 2012
			Symphony of a Missing Room Don't miss the interactive performance Symphony of a Missing Room, a work by the artistic duo Christer Lundahl and Martina Seitl, presented as part of MIRfestival 2012. Athens: 7–13 December 2012