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Greek Street Art (4/2025)
Street Art in Greece
Street art is a contemporary form of artistic expression that was born on the streets and in urban environments, transforming the grey landscape of cities into vibrant canvases full of colors, messages, and social commentary. Through their work, street artists express their ideas, interact with their environment, and give voice to social, political, cultural, and other issues.
UrbanAct is a group with an active presence since 1998, leading the promotion of public mural painting and street art in Greece. With more than 500 murals across the country, UrbanAct now implements organized and targeted programs such as “Painting School Buildings,” “Color in Hospitals,” “Color in the Islands”, as well as mural productions, festivals, exhibitions, and publications. The organization collaborates with artists from Greece and abroad, public and private bodies, companies, associations, citizen movements, and more. Through its programs, UrbanAct provides opportunities for artists and citizens to express themselves and engage with one another, creating landmarks.
The following works are characteristic examples of the Greek street art scene, created by established artists who have collaborated with UrbanAct.
KEZ – “Odyssey”, 2018
Municipal Guesthouses of Volos, “FaceArt” – UrbanAct’s annual Mural Art Festival
"The mural 'Odyssey' is based on the mythical journey of Odysseus. The 'Odyssey' is not just a tale of adventures, but a mirror of the human condition and the struggles we must overcome to find our path and return home – whatever 'home' may mean to each of us."
Under the auspices of the Municipality of Volos
SAME84 – “From Black to Color”, 2023
Ippokrateio General Hospital of Thessaloniki, UrbanAct’s production for “40 Years of KETHEA–ITHAKI”
“In this piece for Ithaki, I created a person in dynamic forward motion, ready to transition from a gray, monotonous environment into a colorful and vibrant one. The intense color contrast reflects the need for change and progress.”
Organized and supported by KETHEA ITHAKI and hosted by Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki
PUPET – “The Vine Growers”, 2018
Lipsi Island, UrbanAct’s pilot program “Color in the Islands”
“This work is inspired by the island’s tradition, specifically winemaking. On Lipsi, viticulture is an important part of life with a long-standing tradition, and wine is the main agricultural product. In my work, I depict one of the countless moments when winemakers are harvesting grapes from the vineyard.”
Under the auspices of the Municipality of Lipsi and with the support and exclusive donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation
SIVE – “The Cretan”, 2014
14th Primary School of Volos, UrbanAct’s “Painting School Buildings” program
“The mural ‘The Cretan’ is dedicated to traditional Cretan music and the lyra, a symbol of Crete’s musical heritage. It depicts a Cretan lyra player performing with passion and skill, a musician deeply connected to his roots and the cultural legacy of his homeland. The image highlights the intensity and beauty of Cretan music, while also emphasizing the value of tradition and creativity. Through this mural, I aim to convey the power of music to connect people with their history and the endless inspiration drawn from the nature and culture of Crete.”
Under the auspices of the Municipality of Volos and hosted by the 14th Primary School of Volos
Transforming the Urban Landscape
These murals, all created in public spaces and visible to citizens, are part of UrbanAct’s collective programs for the production and curation of street art. Street art intervenes in the urban landscape and transforms it, projecting cultural, social, environmental, and other messages. Artists KEZ, PUPET, SAME84, and SIVE have left their mark on both the Greek and international street art scenes, contributing to the creation of iconic landmarks for locals and visitors alike.
Short Biographies of the Artists
KEZ
Born in Athens in 1983, KEZ has been involved in graffiti art since 1997. For the past 15 years, he has focused on large-scale public murals and contemporary art. His style is influenced by printmaking and typography. His inspirations include Greek mythology and antiquity, nature, abstract landscapes, and the harsh urban environment of Athens. In his studio, he creates relief works and sculptures and collaborates with the Museum of Cycladic Art.
SAME84
Born in Athens in 1984, SAME84 started experimenting with graffiti at age 12. Over the years, his passion evolved into a full-time profession. SAME84 has worked with various forms of art including painting, street art, illustration, and graphic design. His talent especially shines in large-scale works, both locally and internationally. His recognizable style is defined by the interplay of color and shape, blending figurative and abstract graffiti.
PUPET
Stelios Pupet was born in Athens in 1983. He is a figurative painter and a graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts (2009), where he lives and works. His artistic work often focuses on female figures, which he presents in a unique and personal way, combining traditional painting with his own perception of form and light. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Greece and abroad, and his works are found in private collections and museums worldwide.
Stelios Pupet was born in Athens in 1983. He is a figurative painter and a graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts (2009), where he lives and works. His artistic work often focuses on female figures, which he presents in a unique and personal way, combining traditional painting with his own perception of form and light. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Greece and abroad, and his works are found in private collections and museums worldwide.
SIVE
Stamatis Laskos (SIVE) was born in 1985 and is a visual artist based in Volos. He studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts. He has worked as a painter for Jordan Nike Inc. (USA) and has illustrated for The New Yorker magazine. In 2004, he was a painter-sculptor for the artistic team behind the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympic Games. Stamatis Laskos paints on surfaces ranging from tiny canvases to massive murals, with his work clearly influenced by contemporary urban art. He exhibits and creates murals and illustrations throughout Greece and the world.
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QUANTITY |
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0,50 € |
"The Vine Growers" |
25.000 pieces |
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1,20 € |
“The Cretan” |
25.000 pieces |
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1,70 € |
"Odyssey" |
25.000 pieces |
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2,40 € |
"From Black to Color" |
25.000 pieces |
Issue Date: 11 June 2025
Withdrawal Date: 10 June 2027
Design-Adaptation: Anthoula Lygka
Stamp Format: 50 X 27 mm
Withdrawal Date: 10 June 2027
Design-Adaptation: Anthoula Lygka
Stamp Format: 50 X 27 mm
Sheet layout: Sheet of 25
Printing process: Multicolored (offset)
Printer: «VERIDOS MATSOUKIS S.A. SECURITY PRINTING»
Printing process: Multicolored (offset)
Printer: «VERIDOS MATSOUKIS S.A. SECURITY PRINTING»
Hellenic Post would like to thank «UrbanAct” and the artists PUPET, SIVE, KEZ και SAME84, for providing the material which contributed to the issue of this Series.
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4/2025 Single Set of Stamps Item code: 5205344171149 |
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4/2025 First Day Cover Item code: 5205344171231 |
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4/2025 Numbered Set Pack Item code: 5205344171248 |
The stamps and the FDC will be available from the Post Offices and from the Hellenic Post e-shop from the date of their release until June 10, 2027. The Numbered Set Pack will be available until sold out.
Collectors can have their philatelic items franked with the special commemorative first day of issue postmark by sending their postal items to the Philatelic Service (100 Aiolou St, second floor, 101 88 Athens), provided stamps from the set with a minimum value of 1,20 € are affixed to them. Please mark the envelope “PHILATELIC ITEMS”.
