March 13

Spring


Maybe this time


it could last


forever.

The beneficial influence of non reality

The beneficial influence of non reality is an art project by two close friends of mine, Spiridoula Zachou and Vasilis Avdelas.


Spiridoula paints, while Vasilis writes music. The video above is a small teaser for their exhibition that will take place in Thessaloniki next week.

For the non Greek speaking, Spiridoula is briefly explaining her technique, using some art jargon that I am rather incapable to translate in English.

However, I think it's the imagery and the music that matter, and words only come second. Enjoy!

Fighting Greek Debt Crisis

Putting our house in order since 2010.

A London story

Last time I was in the UK was in 2006. I've been thinking of revisiting the island ever since, since lots of my friends were, or still are, studying or working there. It would be quite hard for me to imagine that it would take me so much time to visit it again, or that the purpose of the next travel would be business - driven. But life is a fluid thing, isn't it?


So this Sunday I found myself in London, staying close to the Marble Arch.


Walking around the charming Notting Hill area.




A night walk at Oxford st.


The Cupid firing arrows of love around the Piccadilly Circus.




The typical London cabs at China Town.




Destination: anywhere


London is a city full of trademarks.


And a significant amount of urban history.


Today, on my southbound flight back home, I couldn't help thinking what the next possible reason to visit London could be.

Babis Batmanidis Live!

Babis Batmanidis is a performer from Thessaloniki, Greece.


Unique in his style, he pays tribute to the most declassed Greek music genre, known as Skyladika.


Either by playing his own written songs, or by covering long – forgotten Greek folk pop trash hits from the 80’s, he manages to deliver pure excitement to his loyal fans at his live appearances.


Through his unique performing skills and sense of humor, he attracts the kind of alternative audience that would never – ever attend the Bouzoukia and embrace this kitsch lifestyle.


In my opinion, his biggest achievement is that he and his band manage to deliver a show that is not solely funny, but purely entertaining.

Here he is, at the worst moment of his career, as he would say:



For more photos, click here.