Atopos Gallery [Gallery Profile]

Where: Athens (72 Salaminos St)

In a few words:
Atopos Contemporary Visual Culture Gallery has instigated a residency programme, held in its headquarters in Athens, as well as a series of collaborative projects, which aim to observe and assist in a supportive way the progress of invited young contemporary artists.

Why:
Atopos collaborates and co-produces projects with museums, galleries and independent artists, implementing new ideas in the form of exhibitions, publications, installations and performances. Through such collaborations, it has assembled a unique collection of rare historical garments and original creations by contemporary designers that relate to the human figure.

What you will see:
Atopos has collaborated with an extensive list partners that have been an essential part in accomplishing their projects and making it possible to connect with museums, galleries, organisations, festivals and foundations from all over the world. These include:
Archives Christian Dior, Paris
Barbican International Enterprises
Design Museum, London
Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean (MUDAM)
and many more

Opening hours:
Opening hours vary depending on the temporary exhibition on show.
It’s best to visit Atopos’ official site, listed below, to view the current opening hours of the gallery or communicate with their information desk:
tel: +30 210 883 8151
e-mail: info@atopos.gr

How to reach the museum from Athens:
By metro (underground train):
1. Take metro line 2 (heading towards Anthoupoli)
2. Get off at Metaxourgeio metro station
3. Walk via Achilleos St 10 mins
or
1. Take metro line 3 (heading towards Agia Marina)
2. Get off at Kerameikos metro station
3. Walk via Konstantinopoleos St 15 mins

Official website:
atopos.gr