DESTE Foundation Project Space [Athen] | until 13.09.2025
The DESTE Foundation is a non-profit institution dedicated to promoting contemporary art. Its goal is to stimulate dialogue between art and life and to increase the visibility of both emerging and established artists. The Project Space in Athens regularly hosts exhibitions that provide insight into current developments in the international and Greek art scene. The current exhibition, “In a Bright Green Field,” at the Benaki Museum – Pireos 138 focuses on works that explore nature and its relationship to humans.
Special features:
The DESTE Foundation is unique in its commitment to commissioning new artistic works and exploring the connections between contemporary art and culture. The foundation is known for its collaboration with the Benaki Museum and its temporary project space in a former slaughterhouse on the island of Hydra, where it has been staging annual exhibitions since 2009, often featuring site-specific installations. The exhibitions are designed to engage the audience in a profound dialogue with the artworks.
Target audience:
The DESTE Foundation caters to a broad audience interested in contemporary art, including collectors, curators, artists, students, and art lovers from Greece and internationally. It aims to make art accessible and provide a forum for exchange and discussion.
History:
The DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art was founded in Geneva in 1983 by collector Dakis Joannou. In 1998, it moved into its first permanent exhibition space in Athens, a former paper factory that was later renovated by Christos Papoulias. Since 2014, it has partnered with the Benaki Museum in Athens to host exhibitions on its premises. Over the years, the foundation has established itself as an important player in the international art world and is known for its groundbreaking exhibitions and support of artists.
Location and date:
- Location: Benaki Museum – Pireos 138, Athens, Greece
- Date: Until September 13, 2025
Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Closed
August: Closed (exceptions for appointments by arrangement)
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