Art Galleries & Workshops
The beautiful Cycladic island of Mykonos is better known for its party scene and ancient history than for its contemporary art. However, these five art galleries in Mykonos make the island one of Greece’s most exciting and refreshing destinations for art lovers.
Rarity Gallery
Rarity Gallery was the first art gallery on the island to showcase the work of internationally recognised artists and is, therefore, something of a historical site as well as a cultural one. It has been open for nearly two decades, offering contemporary art from a cosmopolitan collection of artists. It exhibits everything from painting to photography. The curators here aim to run up to five solo exhibitions a year so that there is always something worth a visit at Rarity, the largest and the oldest of all the art galleries in Mykonos.
Minima Gallery
Established in the late 1990s, Minima Gallery highlights the work of both upcoming Greek and international contemporary artists. Ranging from sculptures to paintings, the exhibits here may include colorful abstract art or compelling landscape photography, meaning that Minima will appeal to a wide array of tastes and interests.
Mykonos Art Gallery
More remarkable than the painting here is the marble work, which not only is sculptural, but also has been shaped with an eye toward commercial sales. Here, there are marble fireplaces, marble tables, even marble pebbles for those looking for more upmarket gravelling. Some of the sculptural marble, however, is truly magnificent in its modern lines, creating human forms in a way that is an unexpected divergence from the Neoclassical. Mykonos Art Gallery draws artists from all over Greece to exhibit their work, so a visit here offers the best possible chance to glimpse contemporary Greek art on a grander scale.
Fine Arts Capopoulos
This art gallery and auction house not only promote contemporary art, but also work hard to market it. Founders Marina and Evangelos Kapopoulos were determined to discover and publice new names in contemporary art, as well as support a number of local artists. The auction house has served to increase the profile of Greek art, hosting a number of events throughout the year. The styles and skills of the artists on display here are hugely varied and cater to all aesthetic tastes.
Municipal Art Gallery
No survey of contemporary art on the island would be complete without a few words on the Municipal Art Gallery, which is located in the heart of Mykonos Town. Formerly the house of Mykonian painter Maria Iglessi, it now houses a variety of works from contemporary Greek artists and international names. From June through October, the Municipal Art Gallery hosts a number of artistic events, often organised in conjunction with the Mykonos School of Fine Art. Finally, the Gallery also operates as a site for seminars, lectures and workshops so that it forms a fully functioning cultural centre as well as an art gallery.
Mosaic Workshop in Mykonos
Learn about the art of mosaics, an ancient art in the ancient city of Delos. This hand-on activity is ideal for children of all ages.
At the start of this workshop, you will meet a local famous artist, a delightful mosaic maker. With her guidance, your kids will be able to create their own mosaic in a wooden frame, which will of course be yours to take home at the end. The mosaic class will take place in the peaceful municipal garden in the heart of Mykonos Town.
What a better activity for children than to give them the opportunity to express their creativity with real, original materials and make their own unique work of art? This will be their souvenir from Mykonos!
Mykonos farmers Cooking Workshop
If you want to learn how to make your cheese, the best place to start may be a cheese making course.
You learn how to take the necessary steps to make your cheeses more naturally, without packages starters, additives and chemicals, and how to source the best possible milk for your cheese making.
In the cheese workshop, everyone participates and learns at the same time, as there is a round table to share!
Candle Workshop
In the traditional square of Ano Mera, a candle workshop named Flickers is set up, aiming the make of the best Greek candles.
Vegetable paraffins, soy wax, quality perfumes, essential oils are our raw materials, and the production of our products is done in ways that do not damage the quality characteristics of the candles, applying a certified production method.
In 3 hours, you will learn with simple and understandable steps how to make your own candles and in the end of the seminar, you will keep your first candle as a souvenir!
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