Street Art

Athens Street Art

While street art can be found throughout Greece, the city of Athens is a particular hotspot for such art. Though the city may look simple from the outside, its streets are some of the most colourful. The city's street art success is attributed to the local government's desire to make Athens prettier than it already is. For this, the city appointed experienced artists to paint its streets full of colour. One of the famous artworks is "Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens" by Wild Drawing. The mural is located in a suburb named Metaxourgio, about 2km away from the Acropolis of Athens. Metaxourgio is home to multiple fantastic pieces of art due to it being the hosting location for the Little Paris Art Festival. 

Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens is a painting of an owl. It was created in 2016. The artist who created the mural describes it as a testament to the goddess Athena, citing the owl's long-range vision and implying that Greece tends to looks far ahead. The original Instagram post by the artist can be viewed here. The painting was not created with the intention of attracting tourists. However, its powerful symbolism has inspired art admiring locals while drawing tourism towards it as a result of its intricate detail. 


Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens. Image Source. Mural Location.


There are multiple guides available online to help navigate through the many locations hosting local street art. Looking for some of these guides can assist in planning your day efficiently, resulting in a productive use of your time while you explore street art in Athens or around Greece. One writer, Giulia, has created a Google Maps template consisting of street art locations around the city of Athens. Her post and map can be accessed on the Blocal website.




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