Author: Athanasios Koutoupas
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Alexandrian Cosmopolitanism: An Archive
[This review was originally published in the most recent issue of Arab Studies Journal.] Hala Halim’s book is a provocative and erudite study of the modern European literary discourses that have constructed Alexandria as the exemplary site of what we might call cosmopolitan desire. Following Edward Said’s critique of orientalism’s endless discursive recycling of itself, Halim…
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Minister of Endowment lauds Greek parliament’s recognition of Palestine
Gomaa called on nations to recognise Palestine and its right to establish an independent state based on the 1967 borders, according to a statement released by the ministry. Al-Azhar also welcomed the Greek parliament’s recognition of the state of Palestine, urging more countries to follow in suit. Praising its successful diplomacy, Al-Azhar lauded the Palestinian…
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National Archaeological Museum celebrates 150 years of its foundation
Among the news that stood out was the proclamation, on 18 May (International Museum Day), as the honored museum for 2016 from the Greek section of ICOMOS (International Council of Museums), an honour that is due to its contribution to culture, and the nationwide character of its collections, representing universal values. The new year is…
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3 Greeks among the brightest young entrepreneurs in the world
See below who are the 3 Greeks features in the best “30 under 30”: 1. Athena Papadopoulos – 27 years old Athena Papadopoulos is in the 23rd place in the list of the 30 brightest talents in the category Art & Style. She is an artist and sculptor. She was included in Bloomberg New Contemporaries, received considerable attention…