Greece has been struggling its way out of a serious economic crisis for the last decade. It requested its first bailout in 2010 and has been reliant on international creditors from 2010 till August 2018. I felt some improvement on my trip there earlier this year, but it is clear that many are still not feeling that effect. Nor, are they believing that it is coming.
Many have taken to expressing their frustrations openly, with paint.
Some have taken to using paint to express social statements in striking art, often in giant proportions.
Local authorities have starting to issue street art permits to encourage work in areas of the city that need brightening, and others have commissioned works for similar reasons.
There are strong messages of warning to be seen as you wander, but there is also optimism and beauty on the walls. Hopefully, it gives hope to those who are finding it hard to see their future in Athens.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 12 May 2019
Posted as part of Lens-Artists and Monday Mural
Travel with Intent 
Phew! As long as they don’t do the Acropolis!!!
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Truly amazing! On my bucket list!
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…quite an art gallery!
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Loved the huge murals – System of fraud and Praying Hands. I feel for the Greeks, it’s been a long fight to get the economy going.
Thanks for contributing with so many great murals Debbie.
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Love these👍🏼
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It is good they show their anger and fear.
In Germany it is said “the Greek” are using up our money, which is neither true nor fair.
It´s all our politicians and big bosses who can misuse everything and don´t have to fear any consequences. Just look at Winterkorn. He lied in VW-Diesel affair and took millions with him, too. Merkel welcoming anyone without checking if testified and taking no IDs (I had to give mine).
It´s very good the people in Greece stand up and fight with art.
I sometimes wish I was artistic. And would fight (I will. With help I´ll receive end of May. Till then I get no money).
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This is really amazing 🙂
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Wow, so much to see!!
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So much fab street art Debbie 🙂
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Hi, Debbie. I love the range of emotions here. A great collection. The larger-than-life ones are especially moving. I haven’t visited that part of the world yet. There’s always more to see….
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Just wonderful. The talent and creativity on display is remarkable. Thank you for taking the time to capture them
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These street art works are stunning! They do send out powerful messages.
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Powerful stuff. Thank you for sharing all these images.
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These are great Debbie. Some are wonderfully artistic, others angry. Art has a way of showing our emotions so well
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You’ve certainly captured some statements there, Debbie…great set of street art images
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Wonderful pictures. Thanks Debbie. Happy mother’s day.
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