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Museum of Modern Greek Art - Municipality of Rhodes
National Network
Greece
Address
Koundouriotou 8 square, Rhodes 85100 Creece Rhodes GreeceCountry
GreeceCity
RhodesStreet address 2
Koundouriotou 8 square, Rhodes 85100 CreeceTelephone
0030 22410 43086Website
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1950Contact Person1
Karagianni ChristinaOrganisation Type
OtherFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
The Museum of Modern Greek Art is a non-profitable foundation at the service of the society, open to all people independently of nationality, origin or religion. Its aims are the research, acquisition, study, preservation, exhibition and promotion of works of art that have been created in the Greek cultural area or that relate to the Greek culture, during modern times mostly, namely 15th century and onwards, and more specifically from the foundation of the modern Greek nation (1832) and onwards. The final goals of its activities are the promotion of the above-mentioned to the local, national and international public, and especially from a cultural, educational, national and social aspect.Mission and Objectives
The Modern Greek Art Museum presents a wide range of painting and engraving collections not to mention numerous sculptures, drawings and documents of historical value. The collections represent efficiently the Modern Greek art of the 20th century. One of the Museum's fundamental concerns apart from the exhibitions and the publications is to set the foundations for the communication between the public and the world of art. The Museum, having this objective and following the contemporary and international philosophy of converting the museums into educational spaces - has created in 2000 the department of Educational programs. The basic goals of the department To familiarize the public with the world of art To have constant contact with schools and groups of every age To publish books of art and other educational material To maintain good relations with the local community To communicate through art with the Greeks that live abroadMain Projects / Activities
The Museum of Modern Greek Art exhibits, upkeeps and renews collections of painting, engraving and sculpture of Modern Greek Art and aims at informing and educating the public on issues of art and culture. During the last 5 years the Museum has created the Department of Educational Programmes, which is creatively cooperating with the Primary and Secondary Education Offices, the University of the Aegean, as well as many other organizations. The specialized personnel organizes educational programmes and offers a wide variety of workshops and educational material to the children and adolescents of Rhodes, Dodecanese and the rest of Greece. At the same time, the Museum, according to the international museum practice, publishes books and catalogues of Art, educational books and CD Rom for children, produces museum objects and gifts that expand modern Greek art and promote the creators to the everyday life of the public and the young generation.