Athens is the New Berlin
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The phrase "Athens is the new Berlin" was used to describe the essence of Athens' transformation,[1] drawing meaningful parallels with Berlin's post-Cold War period during the Greek government-debt crisis. This term underscores Athens' emergence as a significant cultural and artistic center in Europe, marked by resilience, innovation, and a vibrant social scene.
Athenian terminology rejection
Although the term "New Berlin" was commonly used in the art world to describe the rise of the Athenian art scene during the economic crisis, most Athenians did not approve of this terminology. Greeks, particularly Athenians, preferred the phrase "Berlin is the new Athens," believing that "New Berlin" was inappropriate.[1]
Journalist and Athens native Niko Fotakis said in 2017: “Proclaiming Athens as ‘the New Berlin’ is as valid as proclaiming it ‘the New Istanbul’ or ‘the New Tel Aviv’ (both cities which thrived culturally in the 2000s and share more cultural similarities with Athens than Berlin). Athens is just Athens. It has an energy of its own, which makes it what it is."[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lam, Maggie (December 12, 2017). "Whatever you do, don't call us the new Berlin". ARC Athens. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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