Graffiti In Athens Is A Total Liberty
Athens isn’t just the Acropolis, or sidewalks lined in cafes with live music and cigarette smoke. Athens has depth. It has a personality. Since the early 2000s, the center of Athens has been a canvas for an explosion of graffiti. In every neighborhood, on every crevice of the city, and nearly every building has become free game for spray painters. Trains, trucks, rooftops, sidewalks, billboards — the only spots off limits are structures with historical character and the banks.
Though technically illegal, graffiti has been given room to breathe thanks to the relaxed attitude of the Greek police, who aren’t interested in petty crime. This means that for artists, there is total liberty in public spaces. Spray painters take to the streets and draw up huge murals, political slogans and powerful religious images — all interpretations are on the table. Each piece is a reflection of the artist's take on Greece's evolving political and social situation.
The IASON ROUVAS collection brings that same energy — boldness, expressiveness, and modern edge, appealing to those who appreciate art forms for their rebellious, boundary-pushing natures.
*All images and copyrights belong to the original owner unless otherwise stated.
Though technically illegal, graffiti has been given room to breathe thanks to the relaxed attitude of the Greek police, who aren’t interested in petty crime. This means that for artists, there is total liberty in public spaces. Spray painters take to the streets and draw up huge murals, political slogans and powerful religious images — all interpretations are on the table. Each piece is a reflection of the artist's take on Greece's evolving political and social situation.
The IASON ROUVAS collection brings that same energy — boldness, expressiveness, and modern edge, appealing to those who appreciate art forms for their rebellious, boundary-pushing natures.
*All images and copyrights belong to the original owner unless otherwise stated.