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Island village keeps tradition of marble sculpture alive

Yiannis Hondroyiannis knew how to use a hammer and chisel at the age of 7. “I learned all about marble and its secrets in...

Torlonia Collection of ancient marbles displayed in Rome

One of the most important private collections of ancient Greek and Roman marble sculptures is going on display in Rome as part of the...

Focus Modern Architect: Zaha Hadid and Marble

“I have always been interested in the concept of fragmentation and the idea of ​​abstraction and explosion, de-constructing the ideas of repetitiveness and mass...

The Timeless Appeal of Green Marble: Elegance in Interior Design

Marble has long symbolized luxury and sophistication, gracing the finest homes and buildings with its timeless appeal. Recently, green marble has emerged as a...

How Artists Use Natural Stone to Create Timeless Sculptures

The beauty and versatility of natural stone are among the many reasons homeowners and builders gravitate to the material for their projects. Artists often...

The unique creations of Nikolas Barikos from Greek marbles

Useful objects from Greek marbles made with passion of a special craftsman. Nikolas Barikos was born and raised  in Heraklion and continues to live in...

Eva Papadopoulou: “Marble is the material that has made me able to express myself...

By Despina Dailiani Eva Papadopoulou brings together in her person all those elements of an artist who is not complacent and seeks out outlets in...

Naxos Marble: A Greek Natural Masterpiece with Centuries of History

Naxos marble is one of the most distinctive and treasured natural stones of Greece, with a history stretching back to antiquity and continuing into...

Residence covered in white marble and mirrors in Athens

Greek firm “314 architecture studio” recently completed “H303”, a residential project located at the south suburbs of Athens. The site, 800m far from the...

“Novel” designs will come to life in İzmir Marble Fair

Leading the natural stone industry, Marble İzmir International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair will open its doors to industry professionals for the 27th time...