FRISSIRAS MUSEUM

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FRISSIRAS MUSEUM

http://www.frissirasmuseum.com/

Vlassis Frissiras founded the first homonymous museum of  European and Greek art, transforming his love for contemporary, anthropocentric art into a museum jewel for the city centre. In the Plaka area of Athens, two elegant, neoclassical buildings a few meters apart house more than 3,000 works of contemporary, visual art (about 2,000 paintings and 1,000 drawings) by major artists such as Dimitris Mytaras and William Blake, while temporary exhibitions are held in the space.It was inaugurated on 27 November 2000 by the President of the Hellenic Republic

 HISTORY:

Vlassis Frissiras was born in a village of Corinthia, Valtsa, his family home was burned in retaliation by the Germans in 1943. Although he holds a law degree, his dream was to become a painter, so he started at an early age, mainly of a religious nature.  Dimitris Mytaras, recommending him to buy paintings by young painters, helped him take the first steps. He was engaged in a new generation of painters, oriented towards anthropocentric works. This is the beginning of the collection, which spreads with Vlasis wandering around galleries in Europe with his painter friends and buying. He presented in various cities of the country, starting from Athens, where he surprised a lawyer who offered him a collection of about 1,000 paintings.  The Frissiras collection is thus inscribed in the artistic history of the country. 

His professional cooperation with the founder of the famous Bank, K. Kapsaskis, offered him financial stability and undivided help.

MISSION:

The museum's mission is to promote and preserve the finest examples of Greek artistic expression, making them accessible to the public through its extensive digital collection.

MAIN PAGE:

ENGAGEMENT & INTERACTIVITY:

ARTWORKS AND COLLECTION: 5,000+

DAILY VISITORS: 500+

INTERACTIVE FEATURES: Virtual Tours, 360-degree Views, Annotated Artworks

EXHIBITIONS:

The museum hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, showcasing both established and emerging Greek artists, providing a platform for artistic discovery and appreciation.

PERMANENT COLLECTION:The museum's permanent collection features over 3,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, and installations, representing the breadth and depth of Greek artistic talent.

 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

The museum offers a range of educational programs, workshops, and art-related events to engage the local community and foster a deeper appreciation for the arts.

PUBLICATIONS:

The museum publishes number of catalogues, books and articles, which are sold in Greek, English, French, German. The sale can not made electronically however you are given information (such as the ISBN code of the item) so that you have done research before going to museum store.

THE DIGITAL COLLECTION:

The collection is comprehensive because it encompasses a wide range of artwork while there is direct access since each artwork in the digital collection is meticulously digitized, ensuring high-resolution and true-to-life representations.

WHAT IT OFFERS:

ΖΟΟΜ ΙΝ: Dive into the intricate details of artworks by utilizing the high-resolution zoom functionalities.

360° VIEW: Immerse yourself in the artworks with the museum's interactive 360-degree viewing experiences.

ARTWORK DETAILS: Discover comprehensive information about each artwork, including the artist, medium, and historical context about the exhibition.

NAVIGATE TO THE DIGITAL PLATFORM:

BROWSE: Explore the digital collection by browsing at the option bar and choose what you want to explore 

CHOOSE ARTIST: Choose collections to discover information and insights from the artists featured in the digital collection and their works.

• In case you wish to see the exhibits without first searching for the artist, select collections and every time you repeat a click the page refreshes and displays different exhibits.

EXHIBITION: By selecting the exhibition you can see the most important events created by this museum arranged in chronological order by year

 OFFERED FORMATS:

Unable to download . All you can do is save the image with the right mouse button, but the result is a PNG with poor resolution. There is an open standards system where you can share images. At the same time, you can automatically search the exhibit on the internet with a right click, while you are given the opportunity to create a QR code that allows the transition between user databases.

• The page has an option for translation into English and they provide some information about the museum. In case you wish to contact the managers, if you do not wish to sent an electronic message, it offers you detailed information on how to go to the Museum.

DIGITIFY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS:

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SOCIAL MEDIA COMPATIBILITY:

The database has its own Facebook page, Τweeter and Λinkendln. In general, there does not seem to be much action regarding social media, as leaders aim to improve the site and a more direct way of communication.