Livemedia visited the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago and spoke to Yiannis Siannis, chief of Staff who toured us around the scenery and historic exhibitions in the Museum
TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES: THE ART OF ANTHONY QUINN
Open through October 2015 The National Hellenic Museum pays tribute to the legendary actor and artist Anthony Quinn, who brought to life one of the greatest and most life-affirming literary characters of our time – the irrepressible Zorba the Greek.
The depth and breadth of Anthony Quinn’s creative genius is showcased in an exhibition of more than 80 of his emotive paintings and powerful sculptures. Anthony Quinn’s uncanny ability to transcend ethnic and cultural boundaries cleared the path to more than 200 film roles spanning a broad spectrum of ethnicities. Each was performed in such perfect pitch that several cultures claim him as the embodiment of their cultural essence.
THE STREET IS MY GALLERY
While on its way to recovery, Greece is still feeling the effects of a six-year economic crisis and its dramatic impact on the daily lives of its people. The anger and disillusionment, coupled with an almost innate resilience, sense of hope, and humor, has found the most unlikely spokespeople: a thriving community of street artists, who have transformed Greece into an “international cradle” of street art. This exhibition highlights the work of more than ten such street artists, whose art brightens the frayed walls of abandoned buildings in many neglected neighborhoods, mostly in the capital city of Athens. In the process, their art navigates issues that range from economic hardship to racism, violence, immigration, social alienation, and even environmental concerns.
EXHIBITION GIFTED BY ANGELA G. PATERAKIS
Tracing the Greek path towards becoming an American, the museum’s core exhibition showcases the Greek presence in definitive moments of American history. In celebration of the Greek contributions to the American mosaic, the exhibition highlights the Greek presence in the Civil War, Abolitionist Movement, the American Labor and Civil Rights Movements, and much more.
Oral histories courtesy of the Library of Congress and the National Hellenic Museum’s Oral History Project.
TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES: THE ART OF ANTHONY QUINN
Open through October 2015 The National Hellenic Museum pays tribute to the legendary actor and artist Anthony Quinn, who brought to life one of the greatest and most life-affirming literary characters of our time – the irrepressible Zorba the Greek.
The depth and breadth of Anthony Quinn’s creative genius is showcased in an exhibition of more than 80 of his emotive paintings and powerful sculptures. Anthony Quinn’s uncanny ability to transcend ethnic and cultural boundaries cleared the path to more than 200 film roles spanning a broad spectrum of ethnicities. Each was performed in such perfect pitch that several cultures claim him as the embodiment of their cultural essence.
THE STREET IS MY GALLERY
While on its way to recovery, Greece is still feeling the effects of a six-year economic crisis and its dramatic impact on the daily lives of its people. The anger and disillusionment, coupled with an almost innate resilience, sense of hope, and humor, has found the most unlikely spokespeople: a thriving community of street artists, who have transformed Greece into an “international cradle” of street art. This exhibition highlights the work of more than ten such street artists, whose art brightens the frayed walls of abandoned buildings in many neglected neighborhoods, mostly in the capital city of Athens. In the process, their art navigates issues that range from economic hardship to racism, violence, immigration, social alienation, and even environmental concerns.
EXHIBITION GIFTED BY ANGELA G. PATERAKIS
Tracing the Greek path towards becoming an American, the museum’s core exhibition showcases the Greek presence in definitive moments of American history. In celebration of the Greek contributions to the American mosaic, the exhibition highlights the Greek presence in the Civil War, Abolitionist Movement, the American Labor and Civil Rights Movements, and much more.
Oral histories courtesy of the Library of Congress and the National Hellenic Museum’s Oral History Project.
