Jan Fabre Steps Down as Athens and Epidaurus Festival Director Amid Greek Artist Complaints

Belgian artist Jan Fabre has resigned from his position as artistic director of the Athens and Epidaurus festival. His departure follows complaints from Greek artists participating in the event, who accused him of imposing a 'Belgian spirit' and failing to respect the festival's historical and cultural context. Fabre had been appointed to curate the festival by Greek culture minister Aristides Baltas. The festival is scheduled to take place from June through August. Vangelis Theodoropoulos has been named as the new director of the festival. The resignation was reported by the Guardian in early April 2016.