ATHENS: Everyday Life A Photographic Journey

Featured Photographer: Theofilos Koutroumanis

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Theofilos Koutroumanis was born in Athens, Greece. For many years he worked as a creative copywriter in advertising business in Greece and Cyprus, until he realized that with a photo you could describe a thousand words. Since then, Koutroumanis has been working as a professional photographer specializing in theater, portraits and commercial photography. But the streets of every city and country are his favorite photography studio and where he feels he is evolving both as a photographer and as a human being.

Areopagitou Street: Dancing and singing is deeply embedded in Greek DNA. At home, at the tavern and in the streets, music plays loudly. Everyone is free to dance - and everybody applauds.

Monastiraki Square: Before the frappe and the bun, buy a newspaper. There is nothing more enjoyable in the morning than reading the local news while soiling your hands with ink.

Monastiraki Square: Colors, flavors, fragrances, and thousands of different people come and sample them. Athens is full of “vitamins” for the mind and soul.

Street Food: Sold on most street corners in Athens, this traditional bun, called Koulouri, is a popular morning snack for Greeks who are not big breakfast eaters.

Drosia Beach: In recent years, Greece has welcomed thousands of refugees and immigrants. Their harmonious integration into society can be seen on this beautiful beach in Chalkida.