A guided experience through Modern Greek Art in a historical suburb of Athens and one of the greenest areas of the city few meters away from the Chinese Embassy.
- Starting Point: Chinese Embassy (Leof. Dimokratias 10-12, Psichiko 15452)
- Starting Time: 11:00 a.m
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Availability: Available from 15th of September, Monday to Friday
Explore Modern Greek Art - The life and Work of G. Zongolopoulos
George Zongolopoulos Foundation
The George Zongolopoulos Foundation is a public welfare, non-profitable organization, that was created in February 2004 in Athens by the sculptor George Zongolopoulos and its establishment was sanctioned one year later. The Foundation holds all the works created by the artist which have not been allocated in any legal way, as well as their copyrights. It is directed by a six-member Board of Trustees and its objectives are:1) The collection, presentation, promotion and study of the life and the work of the founder George Zongolopoulos.
The support and help to people who are in Greece or abroad and are seeking the study, gathering, preservation and development of his work in Greece and abroad.
2) The presentation and promotion of Greek painting and sculpture in general, through the creation of periodic exhibitions.
3) The realization of artistic events with the aim to cultivate and promote Fine Arts to the Public.
4) The collection of more works of art of the founder, through purchases or donations.
5) The support of talented new sculptors, through scholarships awarded to graduates of the School of Fine Arts.
Description
During your visit to G.Zongolopoulos Foundation and to the open-air Sculpture Gallery located in a picturesque Square of Palaio Psichiko area you will have the chance to experience unique moments and to learn interesting things about the relation of modern art, Greek mythology and European influences.You will have the opportunity to interact with the important pieces of art and discuss with an art historian and a Chinese interpreter and get insightful tips and informative answers.
During this guided experience you will visit the artist’s house and lab, where you will taste Greek delicacies (mezes) and beverages so as to experience the true taste of Greek gastronomic heritage/culture.
Highlights
• Introduction to the history of the collection and to the life and work of G.Zongolopoulos through a specially curated video with Chinese subtitles• Guided walk covering the most important exhibits of the collection.
• Visit to the Foundation’s shop where you will have the chance to acquire/purchase genuine replicas of unique artworks as well as ‘arty” jewelry and decorations with an exclusive discount of 20%.
• Guided tour, which includes visits to the artist’s house and lab and to the open-air Sculpture Gallery.
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