Hellenic Foundation for Culture, Berlin – Exhibition: Olympia: Myth – Cult – Games in Antiquity
The exhibition Olympia: Myth – Cult – Games in Antiquity was initiated by the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Berlin and the Greek Ministry of Culture. Held from 31 August 2012 to 7 January 2013, it was organised by the Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin, with the support of the German Archaeological Institute and the Antiquities Collection of the Berlin State Museums. Τhis unique exhibition, supported by the A. G. Leventis Foundation, brought together over 500 objects from major museums of Greece, such as the Archaeological Museum in Olympia, and the National Archaeological Museum and the Numismatic Museum in Athens, while also including exhibits from the Louvre Museum and the Vatican. The exhibition highlighted the history of the ancient Olympic Games and their importance to the history of culture and sports. Marble sculptures, bronze statuettes, gold jewellery, helmets and shields, and valuable offerings to Zeus speak of the impact of Olympia and the Games on European culture.
Grants given:
2011, 2012
