“Following the recent violent incident and its effects and given the ongoing threats against the National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum, the exposed works of art, the workers and the administration, it was decided, after consulting the Minister of Culture Already, the cooperation between the National Gallery and the Center for Security Studies (KEMEA) has begun with the aim of preparing a relevant security study. “

The above states a statement from the National Gallery – Alexander Soutsos Museum “(EPMAS), adding that” the artworks, which have been attacked, undergo the necessary actions and maintenance and rehabilitation procedures, where the extensive damage is presented. At the same time, they are examined with the contribution of experts, the terms and conditions of their safe re -exposure. “

Following is the whole announcement of EPMA:

“Following the recent violent incident and its impact and data of the ongoing threats against the National Gallery – Alexander Soutsos Museum, the exposed works of art, the workers and the administration, it was decided, after consulting with the Minister of Culture Already, the cooperation between the National Gallery and the Center for Security Studies (KEMEA) has begun on the preparation of a relevant security study.

The National Gallery, in the context of its institutional role and its mission, remains strictly committed to Article 16 of the Constitution, which unconditionally guarantees the freedom of artistic expression, in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Justice.

The works of art, which have been attacked, are undergoing the necessary actions and maintenance and rehabilitation procedures, where extensive damage is presented. At the same time, they are examined with the contribution of experts, the terms and conditions of their safe re -exposure. “