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The Heraklion Museum of Fine Arts was founded in May 2000 as a non-profit organization by Kostis and Irini Schizakis. In 2006, the cataloguing of the works in the collection and the publication of a catalogue began, while in 2007 the first exhibition entitled “Contemporary Art – A look at the visual landscape of Crete” was held. Since then, numerous exhibitions have been held either at 3 Nymphs Street or at other venues in Greece and abroad.
Initially, the museum focused on the promotion of Cretan artists. Since 2014, it has expanded to present works by artists from all over Greece, giving the Cretan public the opportunity to get to know remarkable artistic proposals.
The collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Heraklion is divided into three main sections: The first, and the most important, includes works from 1850 to the present that are of particular artistic and historical value. The second includes works of “light material” donated by the artists themselves. The third records amateur creation in the area, helping to preserve local expressions for future research.
Each work will be accompanied by a commentary and documentation to tell the viewer its own little story. The museum invites visitors to take an active part in the development of its work.
*The photos are sourced from the official website and the social media of the museum.
Museum
Visual
3 Nymphs, Poros, Heraklion
+30 6976974000
Monday – Friday: 18:00-20:00
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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