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Culture Alexiou, George Lappas, Giorgos Gyparakis,

and Rena Papaspyrou. Part of this collection
is on display at bluegr Hotels and Resorts,
comprising a true open museum that can
be accessed by all art lovers, both local and
visiting. In addition, the G. & A. Mamidakis
Exploring the relationship between culture and society, a series of exhibitions and interesting Foundation organises regular guided tours
events will enrich your art experience. by experts in order for visitors, hotel guests
and locals alike to explore the artworks in
greater depth. In this regard, the collection of
the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation becomes
a destination site for art professional and
enthusiasts worldwide. It is worth mentioning
that the award-winning mobile application Clio
Muse, which shares cultural stories for indoor
and outdoors tours, welcomed this unique
open museum to its network.
Sculpture Park
The majority of the G. & A. Mamidakis
Foundation art collection is located at the
Minos Beach Art Hotel in Agios Nikolaos,
which has been operating as the first art
hotel in Greece since 1988. The sculpture
park at Minos Beach art hotel presents the

A tribute to the Greek and international art Heraklion under the auspices of the Ministry line with the Foundation’s mission to showcase
scene hits the center of G. & A. Mamidakis of Culture and Sports, Ministry of Tourism the cultural wealth of the country. This year’s
Foundation. Stay tuned for the institution’s and Greek Tourism Organisation, and was event is aimed at offering a breath of culture
cultural highlights. organized by ‘Branding Heritage’ alongside and entertainment to the residents of Crete
the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the and its visitors. The blueFest Crete 2018
Contemporary Minoans British School of Athens and the Municipality program linked the rich cultural heritage of
Aiming to promote the cultural wealth of of Crete our country with new and traditional forms of
Greece, the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation artistic expression through a variety of artistic
was the sponsor of the famous cultural event blueFest Crete activities such as visual arts, theatre music and
“Contemporary Minoans”, held in Crete for From 30th June - 2nd July 2018, the G. & A. cinema. It was our dream that the blueFest
the first time and with the participation of Mamidakis Foundation organized a 3-day Crete would continue through the years as a
important Greek artists who inspire and festival of cultural events overlooking the cultural institution. And we believe that we can
promote the Minoan civilization internationally. beautiful city of Agios Nikolaos, Crete. The succeed in this.
The two-day cultural event was organized celebration marked the proclamation of 2018
within the framework of the 2018 European as European Year of Cultural Heritage. The Open Museum
Year of Cultural Heritage, aiming to highlight vision for the implementation of blueFest The G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation has created
the timeless influence and broad impressions Crete is the revival of a tradition that began a valuable collection of contemporary art over
of the Minoan Civilization on modern creativity. 30 years ago with the organization of the 1st the years, containing seminal works by leading
The events took place in May, in Knossos and Symposium at Minos Beach art hotel, and is in artists, such as Vlassis Kaniaris, Takis, Nikos

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