Alekos Fassianos Museum

About the museum

The Alekos Fassianos Museum is housed in a building that was remodelled and designed by the architect Kyriakos Krokos in close collaboration with the painter Alekos Fassianos. The work was completed in 1995 and the museum opened to the public in 2023.

The permanent exhibition presents works by the artist from 1956 until the end of his life. It includes early works of the 1960s with an abstract character and from his first years in Paris, works influenced by Byzantine art, collages and mixed techniques. “The Myth of the Neighbourhood” depicts images and experiences from the Agios Pavlos neighbourhood, where he grew up, with childhood heroes who meet the heroes of Greek mythology.

Besides painting, the exhibition presents design works that Fassianos created for his home, and archival material: writings, illustrations, sets and costumes for theatrical works by Ionesco, Sartre and Aristophanes. The space was curated by the artist himself down to the details, from door handles to wall paintings and mosaic floors.

Highlights

• Works by Alekos Fassianos from 1956 until the end of his life
• Building designed by Kyriakos Krokos together with the artist, with handcrafted details
• Section “The Myth of the Neighbourhood” with images of Agios Pavlos
• Sets, costumes and illustrations for theatrical works
• Educational programmes and workshops for children

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση έργων του Αλέκου Φασιανού – Works from 1956 until the end of the artist’s life, design pieces for his home and archival material from theatre and illustration, in a handcrafted architectural setting.

Founded

2023

Admission & discounts

Free admission is also granted to unemployed persons with an active unemployment card, students of the Athens School of Fine Arts, members of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece, employees of the Ministry of Culture, holders of a free admission card for museums, holders of an ICOMOS card, journalists and licensed guides. Reduced and free admission require presentation of the relevant certificates.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum’s spaces do not yet fully meet the conditions for comfortable access by people who use a wheelchair. The museum is working to upgrade accessibility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum organises educational programmes and workshops for children, such as environmental education for children aged 4–8 and art workshops in the courtyard.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum boutique and online shop (e-Boutique).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum’s exhibition spaces, the 1st and 5th floors for events, and the artist’s studio on Kea are available.

Plan your visit