We'd like to share with you the inspiration behind the painting of the Megalourgeio (former Metaksourgeio) area:
Artist unknown - WANTED!
(if you know who made this image, please let us know!)
We love the sarcastic comment on how the foreign to the local landscape, largely imported aesthetic of the new architectural plans for the Hellenikon area is aligned with the preexisting local culture. : P
For those unfamiliar, you are seeing plastic (absolutely not recyclable) chairs, a beloved amenity in most Greek fairs and folk celebrations. Point of interest: those chairs were also largely imported, when they were introduced to the local culture.
For further context, please find below: