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BRIDGING WORLDS: ROBERT U. TAYLOR'S WATERCOLORS & SET DESIGNS INSPIRED BY GREEK MYTHOLOGY
With a career spanning multiple artistic fields, including painting, set design, and theater production, this Robert U. Taylor's work...
EYES TO THE SKY: THE LITTLE STARGAZER
The “Stargazer” was unearthed in 1900 by Frank Calvert (1828-1908) during his excavations at the site of Kilia, at the Gallipoli...
CAPTURING LIFE'S TRUTHS: THE ART OF AGAPI IN THE HEART OF CRETE
In the sun-drenched landscapes of Crete, where the Mediterranean light meets traditions, Polish artist Agapi has found a canvas rich with...
THE ART OF LUXURY SCARVES INSPIRED BY GREECE: FETOLIA
In a modern world where fashion often fades with the seasons, a luxury brand emerged with a vision to create something enduring and rich...
DARE TO DREAM: THE HELLENIC INITIATIVE HOSTS 12TH ANNUAL NYC GALA
A Night of Philanthropy and Celebration On December 7, 2024, an exceptional gathering of Greeks from across the globe came together at...
MOMENTS IN TIME: THE STIGMES MAS COLLECTION
"...this is what stigmes —moments— mean to me... every tear, every laugh, a trip with your friends, the kitchen in the village, the...
COLOR ME GREEK: POLYCHROMY IN ANCIENT GREEK SCULPTURE
Exploring the Colorful Past of Archaic Greek Sculptures Few subjects within the domain of ancient art have generated as much controversy...
THE CONTEMPORARY REVIVAL OF NEO-HELLENIC JEWELRY: THE STORY OF AENÁLIA
In the intricate world of cultural revival, AENÁLIA stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Greece’s artistic heritage. Founded...
JOIN THE PORTES EDITORIAL TEAM
Do you have a passion for print and a talent for crafting compelling narratives? Are you inspired by stories that celebrate culture, art,...
WHAT LIES BENEATH: THE GREAT EXCAVATION OF SACRED DELPHI
"THE FIND IN INSCRIPTIONS AND IN SCULPTURE IS OF EXTRAORDINARY RICHNESS AND INTEREST, AND WILL FORM AN EPOCH IN THE HISTORY OF...
PORTES EDITOR NAMED 2024 EMERGING LEADER
BOSTON, MA - The Alpha Omega Council celebrated exceptional achievements in the Hellenic community at its annual gala, held on November...
ARTIST FEATURE: EVI & THE GREEKS
Originally from the Netherlands, Evi Barefoot is inspired by the slow paced and soulful lifestyle of the Mediterranean people, capturing...
THE PORTES STORY IN THE MEDIA
A Special "thanks" to The National Herald and Greek City Times for featuring the launch of Portes No. 10! See the articles here: Greek...
PORTES PUBLISHES BOOK NO. 10
For thousands of years, Greece has served as an inspiration to creative thinkers: scientists, inventors, writers, artists, and the like....
The Hellenic Initiative’s 11th Annual New York Gala Raises More Than $2.5M
Ted Leonsis Noted Philanthropist/Washington Wizards Owner Honored for Service to the Organization and Support of New Summer Youth Academy...
Greek Shipping Awards Celebrate 20 Years of Maritime Achievement
Some the biggest names in the Greek shipping industry, as well as dynamic and important service providers, were recognised with...
The Hellenic Initiative Celebrates 10 Years in New York City, Raises $2.2 Million
The Hellenic Initiative’s (THI) 10th anniversary New York Gala took place on December 3rd and raised USD $2,248,000 to be deployed in...
Prince Nikolaos Presents Resilience Photography Exhibition at National Hellenic Museum
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood celebrates its grand public reopening in September with the world...
We the Greeks: Of Passion & Fashion with Lakis Gavalas
“THE GREEK IS... VERY BRAVE. A WARRIOR & RESILIENT... THE GREEK IS ALSO A DRAMA QUEEN.” Having collaborated with some of the most ...
Fragments of Shadows & Light: The Art of Yannis Fotiadis
“THE LIGHT IN GREECE IS SO STRONG, THAT EVEN IN THE DEEPEST SHADOW OF A BUILDING FACADE, YOU WILL NEVER SEE COMPLETE DARKNESS. IN GREECE,...
The Feminine Ethereal: A Nation in Bloom
The Acanthus mollis, a plant among the significant flora of Greece, is known by several other common names: sea holly, bear’s breeches,...
The Hellenic Initiative Raises More Than $2M To Aid Greece At Ninth Annual Gala
The Most Successful Global Greek Diaspora Fundraising Event Held In Person and Streamed To An International Audience NEW YORK — The...
A Man & His Rollei Discover 1950s Greece: Editor Interview with Robert McCabe
“In 1961, my brother and I were driving from Ioannina to Metsovo. We stopped in Ano Peristeri to take some photographs of an old arched...
Vintage Wonderland: The World of Neanikon
“THE MUSIC OF MANOS HATZIDAKIS REFLECTS SUCH AN ELEGANT, ROMANTIC FACE OF GREECE THAT MAKES YOU TRAVEL ... THIS IS HOW GREECE SHOULD BE."...
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