Greece
Culture
Dreamer of Greek Timelessness Angelos Delivorias Dies at 81
Angelos Delivorias, one of the most prominent archaeologists of his era and former director of one of Greece’s most prestigious museums, the Benaki, passed away at the age of 81, it was announced on Tuesday.
Delivorias, born in Athens, Greece...
Culture
Greece's Benaki Museum Selects Former IFA Head Olivier Descotes as New Director
The 40-year-old former head of the French Institute in Athens (IFA), Olivier Descotes, will replace Dr. Angelos Delivorias at the helm of Greece’s prestigious Benaki Museum starting on March, the museum announced on Friday.
"The selection of Olivier Descotes by the...
Culture
A Greek Portfolio at The Benaki Museum
Rendering homage to the prominent artist of the Greek Diaspora Constantine Manos, the Benaki Museum presents an exhibition / tribute to his renowned photographic series, A Greek Portfolio. With his exquisite images Manos invites us to travel with him...
Greece
2014 Announced as Year of El Greco
The year 2014 has been announced as the Year of El Greco, on the occasion of the 400 year anniversary since the death of the great Greek painter, by decision of the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Paul Geroulanos.
Throughout...