An explosive device went off outside the house of famous artist Giorgos Gavriel. This happened on Thursday afternoon. Many people in the area were very worried. This is a serious new problem after his art show was cancelled. Luckily, Mr. Gavriel and his family were home but were not hurt.
The attack happened after a difficult time for Mr. Gavriel. His exhibition, called "Antisystemic Art," was stopped last Sunday. The exhibition caused a big public argument. Some people said certain artworks were disrespectful to religion. This led to strong criticism from different groups.
Police are still checking what kind of device it was. Early reports say it was two strong firecrackers. These could make a small explosion. People who saw it said a person on a motorbike drove by. They threw the devices onto the artist's porch. Then, the person rode away quickly. Police are looking closely at the area for any leftover explosive parts.
Many people were angry about Mr. Gavriel's art. A well-known politician showed his paintings and called them "very bad." A political party also asked for the artist to be charged with a crime. Many believe this pressure caused the exhibition to be cancelled.
This event shows a big change in the argument about art and what society accepts. Attacking an artist's home with an explosive is a dangerous step. It moves from strong words to possible physical threats. People expect this to make discussions stronger about protecting artists from harm.