The exhibition “Open Horizons. Ancient Greek Travel and Contacts “, a product of a creative synergy between the National Archaeological Museum and the Melbourne Museum, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Museums of Victoria Australia, will be hosted from April 23 to August 14, 2022, at the Museum of Melbourne, Australia.
The exhibition will be inaugurated in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni.
“In all periods of history, from antiquity until today, Greeks travel to every corner of the world following and exploring the open horizons of the seas. The elements they brought, wherever they went, are cosmopolitanism and extroversion, along with the ability to adapt, to make creative use of foreign influences. “These integral elements of Greek culture are carried by Greeks all over the world, and also by the Greeks of Australia,” said the Minister of Culture and Sports.
The exhibition “Open Horizons. Ancient Greek travels and contacts “is a tribute due, both to the large Greek community of Melbourne and Australia, which for decades has kept the Greek spirit strong despite the long distance from home, and to Australia, a large country, which he welcomed them hospitably and generously “, stressed Lina Mendoni.
Through 44 emblematic works of art of the largest museum in Greece, covering a period of four millennia, the visitor navigates new seas of ancient Greek history. The imaginary thread that runs through the exhibition concerns how travels and contacts with other peoples and cultures enlivened the spirit and influenced the ancient Greek becoming.
The exhibits illustrate the Greek trade diaspora but also the war turmoil, the prosperous Greek colonies and the colonies of foreigners in Greece, the domestic religious beliefs and the incorporation of new cult elements. It is a pendulum that constantly moves between the ancient Greek temperament and formative experiences through communication. Through osmosis emerged the special cultural identity of the ancient Greek world.
Today, Australia is home to one of the most populous Greek communities in the world. The district of Victoria is considered the core of the Greek-Australian community. The constant need of people for travel and exploration will never stop. It is and will always be an experience for the open horizons of the mind and soul.
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