Must-Visit Art Galleries In Mykonos

The beautiful Cycladic island of Mykonos is better known for its liberal party scene and ancient history than for its contemporary art. However, these five art galleries in Mykonos make the island one of Greece’s most exciting and refreshing destinations for art lovers.

1. Rarity Gallery

Art Gallery

Rarity Gallery, in the centre of Mykonos, was the first art gallery on the island to showcase the work of internationally recognised artists and is, therefore, something of a historical site as well as a cultural one. It has been open for nearly two decades, offering contemporary art from a cosmopolitan collection of artists. It alternates between established talent and the promotion of relatively fledgling names and is not constricted to a single genre or style; rather, it exhibits everything from painting to photography. The curators here aim to run up to five solo exhibitions a year so that there is always something worth a visit at Rarity, the largest and longest-running of all the art galleries in Mykonos.

2. Minima Gallery

Art Gallery

Established in the late 1990s, Minima Gallery highlights the work of both upcoming Greek and international contemporary artists. Ranging from sculptures to paintings, the exhibits here may include colourful abstract art or compelling landscape photography, meaning that Minima will appeal to a wide array of tastes and interests.

3. Mykonos Art Gallery

Art Gallery

More remarkable than the painting here is the marble work, which not only is sculptural, but also has been shaped with an eye toward commercial sales. Here, there are marble fireplaces, marble tables, even marble pebbles for those looking for more upmarket gravelling. Some of the sculptural marble, however, is truly magnificent in its modern lines, creating human forms in a way that is an unexpected divergence from the Neoclassical. Mykonos Art Gallery draws artists from all over Greece to exhibit their work, so a visit here offers the best possible chance to glimpse contemporary Greek art on a grander scale.

5. Municipal Art Gallery

Art Gallery, Building, School

No survey of contemporary art on the island would be complete without a few words on the Municipal Art Gallery, which is located in the heart of Mykonos Town. Formerly the house of Mykonian painter Maria Iglessi, it now houses a variety of works from contemporary Greek artists and international names. From June through October, the Municipal Art Gallery hosts a number of artistic events often organised in conjunction with the Mykonos School of Fine Art. Finally, the Gallery also operates as a site for seminars, lectures and workshops so that it forms a fully functioning cultural centre as well as an art gallery.

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