''Μια καλημέρα είναι, πες την και ας πέσει κάτω. ''
[Greek saying: ''Wish 'good morning', even if they don't wish back'']
An artist decided to draw with chalk the wish 'Good Morning' on the surface of the new pedestrian street in Panepistimiou.
Here's the enlightening governmental response:
Our notes:
We reserved a special spot for graffiti in our fictional Athens to highlight a dimension of public art, which is still marginalized. We wanted to show how we, the citizens, use public space for self-expression and communication.
In line with our Greek society's 'Zero Tolerance' mandate, we recently realized that even temporary, 'non-destructive' public art expressions are not tolerated.
As the artist was informed by the police-officer, 'the public space belongs to the government". Which apparently is not us. :)
Although clearly deluded, is still very interesting to be informed that such misconception are voiced, and by voices of authority.
Paint the world, paint it colourful and leave wishes to all - please.
We need it more than 550€ worth of planting pots.
https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/mpakogiannis-oi-zarntinieres-echoyn-eggyisi-kai-zygizoyn-os-ena-tono.7670646.html