A Journey into Abstraction and History
The Museum of Cycladic Art opened in 1986, based on the personal collection of Nikos and Aikaterini Goulandris, which began to be assembled in the 1960s. Today, over 3,000 objects are on display in the main building on Neofytou Douka Street and in the iconic Stathatos Building. The latter, designed by Ernst Ziller, is one of the most beautiful examples of neoclassical architecture in Athens and is connected to the permanent collections via an impressive glass-covered walkway.
The Iconic Cycladic Collection
The Cycladic Art Collection is one of the most important in the world. The austere marble figurines (2800–2300 BC) depicting nude human forms have captivated audiences for centuries with their simplicity and unparalleled abstraction. These elements served as a source of inspiration for leading 20th-century artists, including Brancusi, Modigliani, Giacometti, Moore, and Hepworth, bridging ancient culture with modern art.
Ancient Greek and Cypriot Art
The Ancient Greek Art Collection presents the history of Aegean societies from 2000 BC to the 4th century AD. The 350 exhibits and interactive applications showcase political developments and ancient technology. At the same time, the Thanos N. Zintilis Collection of Cypriot Antiquities, one of the richest private collections internationally, covers a wide range from the Chalcolithic period to the early Byzantine era with objects made of precious metals, stone, and glass.
Scenes from Everyday Life
Through a novel curatorial approach, 142 ancient artefacts present the daily life of ancient Greeks. Thematic sections such as Beauty, Marriage, Symposia, the Athenian Agora, and War are complemented by audiovisual and three-dimensional representations. The exhibition offers a unique insight into public and private life, from birth to care for the dead.
The Iconic Cycladic Collection
The Cycladic Art Collection is one of the most important in the world. The austere marble figurines (2800–2300 BC) depicting nude human forms have captivated audiences for centuries with their simplicity and unparalleled abstraction. These elements served as a source of inspiration for leading 20th-century artists, including Brancusi, Modigliani, Giacometti, Moore, and Hepworth, bridging ancient culture with modern art.
Ancient Greek and Cypriot Art
The Ancient Greek Art Collection presents the history of Aegean societies from 2000 BC to the 4th century AD. The 350 exhibits and interactive applications showcase political developments and ancient technology. At the same time, the Thanos N. Zintilis Collection of Cypriot Antiquities, one of the richest private collections internationally, covers a wide range from the Chalcolithic period to the early Byzantine era with objects made of precious metals, stone, and glass.
Scenes from Everyday Life
Through a novel curatorial approach, 142 ancient artefacts present the daily life of ancient Greeks. Thematic sections such as Beauty, Marriage, Symposia, the Athenian Agora, and War are complemented by audiovisual and three-dimensional representations. The exhibition offers a unique insight into public and private life, from birth to care for the dead.
