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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...

EVENTS + CELEBRATIONS

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...

PEOPLE

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...

CULTURE + HISTORY

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...

ART + DESIGN

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,...

CULTURE + HISTORY

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...

PEOPLE

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...

ART + DESIGN

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...

PEOPLE

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...

PEOPLE

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...

EVENTS + CELEBRATIONS

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...

EVENTS + CELEBRATIONS

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...

ART + DESIGN

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...

ART + DESIGN

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 ...

ART + DESIGN

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,...

ECOLOGY

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,...

EVENTS + CELEBRATIONS

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...

ART + DESIGN

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...

ART + DESIGN

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."...

ART + DESIGN

Gateway to the Gods: The Propylea

Detail | The Propylea of the Acropolis of Athens | Graphite on White Paper | Yannis Fotiadis © | 2020 There are few architectural...

ART + DESIGN

Greek Garb: The Delightful Illustrations of Nicolas Sperling

Nicolas Sperling (1881 - 1940) was an artist active in Egypt, and best known in Greece for his collaboration with Antonis Benakis. A...