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Hellenic Museum

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8615 9016

Address: 280 William Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.hellenic.org.au

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24.01.2022 Tune in at 6pm AEST tonight for the next edition of our Instagram live interview series. This week we speak with Athens-based artist Mikaella Theofanopoulou @M_Theta_ #hellenicmuseum #artist #onelinedrawing #art #museum #greece #athens #melbourne #conversation #instagramlive

24.01.2022 The Benaki Annual Gala is a vital event held each year to raise funds that support the sustainability of the Museum. This year, the restrictions and measures in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 have spurred theThe Benaki Museum are hosting a special auction featuring donated works from artists that have previously exhibited their work at the Museum or have collaborated with the Benaki Shop as well as by friends and sports of the Museum. View the auction catalogue here: https://www.benaki.org/index.php

23.01.2022 In this episode of The Benaki Museum’s CLOSE UPS video series Polina Kosmadaki, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Head of the Department of Paintings, Drawings and Prints, presents the Philhellenic painting Failure of Military Operation by Henri Decaisne which depicts the fall of Messolonghi in 1826. https://youtu.be/q1FAnij31Zc

19.01.2022 On the menu this evening Angie Giannakodakis of Epocha Hope Food & Wine and Elyros shares her favourite risogalo, rice pudding, recipe with us. https://bit.ly/3kycsEu Image: Pinterest

19.01.2022 The Hellenic Museum will reopen to the public today, following rigorous COVID-Safe protocols. Located in the former Royal Mint building on William St, Melbourne the Hellenic Museum encourage visitors to engage with a tour and explore the exhibitions. Over the coming weeks and months, the museum will host a series of events and workshops that celebrate Hellenic culture and create moments to connect, discover and celebrate together. More details and tickets are available here:... https://www.hellenic.org.au/events We are looking forward to seeing you again!

18.01.2022 DESIGNER CALL OUT In partnership with @multiculturalmuseumsvictoria, we are looking for fashion designers whose cultural heritage is Greek to showcase at Melbourne Fashion Festival in March 2021. If you live in the State of Victoria and would like to be considered, please email your website and biography to [email protected] before Monday 30th November 2020.... #design #fashion #hellenicmuseum #multiculturalmuseumsvictoria#vamff #mff #designer #fashiondesigner #community #melbourne

16.01.2022 We're proud supporters and the venue host of this year's digital HACCI Awards. The digital ceremony will be streaming live into your screen of choice from the Hellenic Museum, bringing the 'night of nights' into everyone's home. The event will be hosted by Mary Coustas - All I Know and her larger-than-life alter ego, Effie Stephanides. The night will be made even more special with performances by Gadjo Dilo - one of Athens' most uplifting bands, / Delivori...as Fivos Fan Page, arguably the most significant singer-songwriter of his generation and the Chris Frangou trio from Melbourne featuring @Anthony schlep Anthony Schulz and James Davies. Tune in on Thursday 19 November at 7.30pm. #hellenicmuseum #community #thehaccis #thehaccis2020 #HellenicAustralianChamber #HacciAu #wearejustgold

15.01.2022 As many of you know, this year marks the 200 year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. The creation of the modern Greek state in the 19th century has its origins in this decade-long struggle. The Hellenic Museum has added an additional exhibition to commemorate this anniversary. The items on display include traditional costumes, illustrated books and historical coins on loan from the Stamoulis Family, Peter & Mary Mitrakas and Lambros & Stav Kappas.

14.01.2022 Like what you see? Support the artists by buying a ticket through our secure link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Become a patron of Greek Fringe https://www.patreon.com/greekfringefest Special thanks to @Meraki Trio & Eisvoleas and Bufos Puppet Theatre and to all the people behind the scenes!... Video editing: Kon Karamountzos & Nikos Plaskas Translations: Maria Mouratidou Proton Translations Visual design and web development: Overdue Studio Live stream technician: Eyal Chipkiewicz from The Boite with support from Clifton Hill / North Fitzroy Community Bank Branch THANK YOU / To our major sponsor - Hellenic Museum and to all our partners who share our vision and have made this showcase of contemporary Greek culture possible. Hellenic Museum | The Pappas Post| Greek America Foundation | Just Gold | The Boite | Englezos Accounting | MondoBongo Radio | Aptaliko.GR | The Hellenic Centre

13.01.2022 Join us these school holidays for two brand new workshops: Painted Statues & Magnificent Mosaics. We invite young artists age 7 to 13 to channel their creativity with these fun-filled activities Tickets are limited and selling fast. https://www.hellenic.org.au/events-1

12.01.2022 Tune in at 6pm AEST tonight on Instagram Live for our chat with ceramist Kate Brouwer from Bisque Studios ahead of the clay hand-building workshop we will present together at the Hellenic Museum on 21 November 2020. Tickets and more information for the workshop are available here: https://www.hellenic.org.au/events-2/ancient-forms

12.01.2022 It was the early 1970’s. A time of political upheaval. A new voice began resonating throughout Greece. It heralded the decline and collapse of The Colonels’ rule which in turn paved the way for dynamic social and cultural change. This was my introduction to Greece. Its impact was profound. Join me on a personal journey through the songs that shaped my appreciation of a culture that is at the same time ancient and forever at the cutting edge. John Tatoulis, Hellenic Museum CEO Join our unique live event this Sunday, follow the event page for more information.

10.01.2022 We are so proud to be creative partners with Greek Fringe and hope that you join us for their next digital event on the 30 October. Jovan, a contemporary rembeti, is the hero of the puppet show that will feature in the Greek Fringe | Meraki Trio ft. Eisvoleas // Bufos Puppet Theatre event, You can often catch Bufos Puppet Theatre performing live on the streets of Athens, in bistros, theatres and soon in your own home!

10.01.2022 This year marks the 200-year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, which began in 1821. As part of the many Melbourne-wide events that will take place to commemorate the anniversary, the Hellenic Museum will be hosting a series of illuminating lectures, presented by Dr Con Allimonos, exploring the events leading up to, during, and after the revolution. Buy your tickets here. https://www.hellenic.org.au/1821-lectures

10.01.2022 With her finger of the pulse of the growing fashion and design industry in Greece, Helen Tirekidis of @greekstylecouncil shares with us her reflections on Greek fashion and which designers are the ones to watch. Tune in at 6.00pm AEST tonight. #hellenicmuseum #fashion #greece #greekdesigners #style #design #designer #create #culture

09.01.2022 Join us and Bisque Studios next Saturday 21st November as we explore the pottery of ancient Greece and get our hands dirty making our own in our hands-on workshop! Tickets have almost sold out with only five tickets remaining, so book now! Further info and tickets can be found here: https://www.hellenic.org.au/events-2/ancient-forms

09.01.2022 The journey to Versacepolis: Medusa was once the most beautiful woman in Athens. Her charms did not go unnoticed by Athena however, who scolded and banished Medusa in a jealous rage. The charismatic Gorgon now dwells in Versacepolis - a utopian settlement created on the seabed and populated by strong and confident men and women. She reigns there with courage and strength, Donatella Versace explains of her inspiration for the Spring/Sumer 21 Versace runway presentation. Read our exploration of Medusa in the @Hellenic Museum blog https://bit.ly/readmedusa

09.01.2022 The Hellenic Museum has partnered with Bisque Studios to bring you Ancient Forms, a clay hand-building workshop. Led by the Hellenic Museum Curator and a skilled ceramicist from Bisque Studios, Ancient Forms will explore the origins of pottery and clay firing in the ancient Greek world and guide participants in creating their very own unique piece. Tickets and further info - https://www.hellenic.org.au/events

06.01.2022 A craft frequently enjoyed on the streets of Athens and experience at festivals in Greece the art of puppetry is rarely seen in the diaspora, tonight at 6pm AEST we speak with puppeteer and creator of @bufospuppet Anneta Stefanopoulou to hear her opinion on why this is and get a sneak peak of her upcoming performance with @greekfringe Link to tickets in bio #hellenicmuseum #greekfringe #puppetery #art #craft #greece #creative #maker #performance

06.01.2022 Tune in at 6pm AEST tonight for our chat with author @andrewpippos to celebrate the launch of his first book Lucky’s. #hellenicmuseum #andrewpippos #booklaunch #luckys #panmacmillan #museum #greek #australian #greece #australian

04.01.2022 Join us next Friday 27th November for the launch of our first online session of # HELLENIC IN THE HOOD: BEANS AND DEMOCRACY HANGOUT! This fun hangout session comes to your neighbourhood and home via Zoom and is ideal for families and kids aged 7-12. Together, we'll discover the fascinating history of ancient beans, chop and chat while making a Greek bean salad, cultivate our own beans and get your families involved in a democratic election - with the winner decided by a bean!... Our first launch session is FREE and seats are limited, so book now and don't miss out. For more information and tickets - https://www.hellenic.org.au/events

04.01.2022 The Hellenic Museum will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We are open on Saturday the 3rd of April and will re-open on Tuesday the 6th of April with our usual hours of 10am - 4pm. We hope you all have a lovely long weekend.

03.01.2022 Join us at 6.30pm (AEST) for a special digital event! Hellenic Museum CEO John Tatoulis shares his cultural and political awaken through the songs of the 1960’s and 70’s. Link to the event below

03.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow for the next instalment of our instagram live interview series with creative, curator, project manager and stylist @virginiadowzer who will be chatting about our search for Victorian designers with a Greek cultural heritage for a special project with @multiculturalmuseumsvictoria and @melbfashionfestival #hellenicmuseum #mff #vamff #designer #fashion #mmv

02.01.2022 In the final instalment of our Heroes Series we look at a man who was, in the ancient world, considered a real hero of mythological proportions. The fabled founder of Athens, responsible for the political unification of Attica and the vanquisher of the Minotaur - his deeds have been deemed so heroic they have withstood the test of time. Read the story in on our blog https://bit.ly/33rTH0a

01.01.2022 Tune in on Instagram Live tonight as we speak with puppeteer and creator of @bufospuppet Anneta Stefanopoulou about her work and participating in @greekfringe #hellenicmuseum #greekfringe #festival #puppet #creative #art #greece #music #greekmusic #puppeteer

01.01.2022 The manufacture of weaponry in the Balkans during the Ottoman era has a long and rich history, and the arms of the Greek War of Independence played not only an important role in the revolution itself, but also in its imagery. In this blog post, we take a closer look into the revolutionary arms on display in the Gods, Myths & Mortals exhibition. Click the link to learn more. https://www.hellenic.org.au/post/revolutionary-arms