Contemporary art installations in all directions. It’s just one sign that Greece, better known for its abundance of antiquities, is becoming a destination for contemporary art, too. She points to the respected Documenta art festival and its decision to host in Athens in 2017 as a turning point for the contemporary art scene in Greece. Art collector Dakis Joannou’s Yes Hotels Group hosts contemporary work by international artists throughout each property, including New Hotel and Semiramis, both in Athens. Even hotels are doubling up as galleries — the ultimate vacation for the art lover.

Source: thestar August 14, 2021 10:18 UTC