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#AthensUrbanGallery THE ATHENS PARTNERSHIP'S ANTI-TAGGING INITIATIVE IS REVITALIZING THE CITY OF ATHENS AND BRINGING ART TO PUBLIC SPACES

On 9 June 2019, forty artists created 30 new works of art in the center of Athens. Artists were selected after an open call that brought in 128 proposals. There were no age limits or other barriers to participation.

Orion, age 9, created "The girl with the pearl earring" on the corner of Voulis & Kolokotroni streets.
Kleopatra Xatzigiosi, creator of Muster-mensch, said: "I believe in volunteering and could not pass on this opportunity to help make Athens more beautiful!"
Yannis Apergis, who created "Emergency Exit", said: "Everyone needs an escape in our times, and this is what I tried to portray with my imaginary door, leading to a natural and soothing place."
Dimitris Koletsis, who painted on Ermou and Voulis street, said: "For me, this is not about changing Athens - it is about changing ourselves, our outlook on everyday life."
Tommaso Taraschi and Vili Manolakou created their work on the corner of Ermou and Voulis street.

The next day, all works were covered with a special anti-tagging coating, which will protect them for years to come.

The Athens Urban Gallery was featured by international news agency AFP:

Thank you to the talented artists, donors, and partners who made this initiative possible. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the quality of life and vitality of Athens. Please join us:

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