Preserving Heritage: GEORGE MAGINIS on Archaeology, Byzantine & Islamic Art at the Benaki Museum - Highlights

Preserving Heritage: GEORGE MAGINIS on Archaeology, Byzantine & Islamic Art at the Benaki Museum - Highlights

Academic Director of the Benaki Museum

If we are to use a few words to characterise the Benaki, we can say it is the only museum in the world that presents Greek culture from the history to the 21st century, and culture seen holistically, so not just fine art, but also applied arts and historical documents, literature, photography, and architecture. It’s a very inclusive perception of art, but also in relation to global art and world cultures.

Byzantine, Islamic & Chinese Art History at the Benaki Museum with GEORGE MAGINIS

Byzantine, Islamic & Chinese Art History at the Benaki Museum with GEORGE MAGINIS

Academic Director of the Benaki Museum

If we are to use a few words to characterise the Benaki, we can say it is the only museum in the world that presents Greek culture from the history to the 21st century, and culture seen holistically, so not just fine art, but also applied arts and historical documents, literature, photography, and architecture. It’s a very inclusive perception of art, but also in relation to global art and world cultures.