Visit the home of the renowned Greek artist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, located on Kriezotou Street, which was once the epicenter of architectural and artistic interest. The house, featured in both Greek and international architectural magazines, is a unique blend of art and history.
The ground floor is home to an urban drawing room, showcasing works by early 20th-century French painters, in memory of Gustave Boissière. On the 3rd floor, explore a collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, set designs, manuscripts, illustrated books, photographs, and furnishings from Hadjikyriakos-Ghika's homes on the island of Hydra and in Athens.
The 6th floor houses a specially designed attic that once served as his workshop and library, containing rare illustrated editions and over 7,000 volumes, primarily focused on Art History. On the 5th floor, you’ll find the preserved rooms where Hadjikyriakos-Ghika lived and worked for 40 years, right up until his passing in 1994. The rooms remain just as he had organized them, offering a personal glimpse into the artist’s life and creative process.
The Ghika Gallery (Benaki)
Benefit: Single Entry
Regular Price: Adult SGD 0.00; Child SGD 0.00
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Attraction Highlights
- Explore the Home of Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika - Visit the famous Greek artist's house, a hub of architectural and art interest, featured in both Greek and international architectural magazines.
- Early 20th Century Art - The ground floor showcases an urban drawing room with works by French painters, honoring Gustave Boissière.
- Diverse Art Collection - On the 3rd floor, see paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and furnishings from Hadjikyriakos-Ghika's homes in Hydra and Athens.
- Artist's Personal Library and Workshop - The attic features his workshop and a library with over 7,000 volumes, focusing on Art History and rare illustrated editions.
- Preserved Living Space - The 5th floor preserves the artist's living and creative space as it was for the 40 years before his death in 1994.
Benefit:
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Important Notes
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| Address | 3 Kriezotou St. 10671 Athens |
| Phone | +30 210 3615702 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | Thursday: 12:00 - 20:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00. |
| Closed Days | Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the following holidays: 1 January, 6 January, 25 March, Clean Monday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Holy Spirit Day, All of August, 28 October, 25 & 26 December. Note: Closure dates are subject to change - please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Website | https://www.benaki.gr |
What to expect
Things to look out for
The Ghika Gallery is a unique attraction, showcasing an impressive collection of intellectual and artistic works. The permanent exhibition was organised by Ghika himself and comprises works representing all aspects of his creative activity. Temporary thematic displays of Hadjikyriakos-Ghika’s oeuvre are held in the gallery to show items not included in the permanent exhibition, such as drawings, small-scale sculptures, and works inspired by ancient greek art.
The museum represents the first ever attempt in Greece to create an imprint of the overall intellectual output, underscoring the internal dialectic relationships between different forms of expression of the human spirit. Artistic creations (painting, sculpture, engravings, music, theatre, cinema, photography) encounter architecture, the art of the word (literature, poetry, philology, criticism), but also historical and philosophical thought. Through works of art, manuscripts, publications, photographs and personal artefacts belonging to 201 artists and intellectuals, visitors can partake in an exciting journey through the world of ideas in Greece in the twentieth century.
The materials on display are an eloquent record of the concerns, the anxieties, and the achievements of creative Greeks, highlighting the relationships that existed between them, and especially their ongoing debate with corresponding concerns that existed in the rest of Europe. This final aspect is crucial, given that during this period in particular, the focal presence of the Thirties Generation, established a need for a constant flow of intellectual ideas between Greece and the rest of Europe.
The museum represents the first ever attempt in Greece to create an imprint of the overall intellectual output, underscoring the internal dialectic relationships between different forms of expression of the human spirit. Artistic creations (painting, sculpture, engravings, music, theatre, cinema, photography) encounter architecture, the art of the word (literature, poetry, philology, criticism), but also historical and philosophical thought. Through works of art, manuscripts, publications, photographs and personal artefacts belonging to 201 artists and intellectuals, visitors can partake in an exciting journey through the world of ideas in Greece in the twentieth century.
The materials on display are an eloquent record of the concerns, the anxieties, and the achievements of creative Greeks, highlighting the relationships that existed between them, and especially their ongoing debate with corresponding concerns that existed in the rest of Europe. This final aspect is crucial, given that during this period in particular, the focal presence of the Thirties Generation, established a need for a constant flow of intellectual ideas between Greece and the rest of Europe.
Helpful Tips
The easiest way to get there is via metro lines 2 and 3 (Syntagma and Evagelismos stations).
Important Notes
Present your ticket QR code on arrival
| Address | 3 Kriezotou St. 10671 Athens |
| Phone | +30 210 3615702 |
| Work Hours | Thursday: 12:00 - 20:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00. |
| Closed Days | Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the following holidays: 1 January, 6 January, 25 March, Clean Monday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Holy Spirit Day, All of August, 28 October, 25 & 26 December. Note: Closure dates are subject to change - please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Website | https://www.benaki.gr |
