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Frissiras Museum
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Address: 3 & 7 Monis Asteriou St.,
10558 Athens, Greece
Opening hours: Wed., Thu. 11:00-19:00; Fri., Sat., Sun.
11:00-17:00; Mon., Tue. closed.
Phone: (+30) 210 323 4678
Fax: (+30) 210 331 6027
http://www.FrissirasMuseum.com
The Frissiras Museum, the only museum of Contemporary European
Painting in Greece, was founded in Dec. 2000 as a non-profit
organization. It is located in Plaka, the historical center of
Athens, in 2 fully renovated buildings according to modern musicological
standards.
In the museum's main galleries (3 Monis Asteriou St.) are housed
parts of the permanent collection, which includes more than 3000
oil-paintings, drawings and sculptures of the last 50 years,
dedicated to the human figure and produced by Greek and other
European artist.
In the premises of 7 Monis, Astriou St., individual shows as well as
group retrospective exhibitions of contemporary Greek and other
European artists are organized almost every two months.
The museum organizes a wide range of events for art and culture.
The Frissiras Museum mainly aims to encourage new ways of approach
to contemporary painting for children and young people.
The Art Shop of the museum offers a unique variety of objects, such
as engraving of well-known Greek and foreign artists, selected
books, small dimension sculptures, jewelry and many other presents
of fine quality.
Guided tours are available
In a friendly and handsomely designed space in the main building,
visitors can enjoy coffee and beverages of their preference. The
Frissiras Museum Cafe can entertain up to 120 people and is also
available for conferences...
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