The Messenger is inspired by a statue of the Greek goddess Iris from the west pediment of the Parthenon (now in the British Museum).
From the launch of "The Messenger", a new work by internationally lauded artist Sam Jinks. Source: SBS Greek
Sam Jinks' commission was made possible by the support of the Victorian Government and philanthropists Peter and Mary Mitrakas. It was produced as part of a cross-cultural partnership between the Hellenic Museum and the Benaki Museum, Athens.
From the launch of "The Messenger", a new work by internationally lauded artist Sam Jinks. Source: SBS Greek
The Messenger is the second major art commission by the Hellenic Museum and follows the unique "ONEIROI" installation by artist Bill Henson which also inspired dialogue between the aesthetics of the ancient past and today.
From the launch of "The Messenger", a new work by internationally lauded artist Sam Jinks. Source: SBS Greek
Benaki Museum CEO, Haris Siampanis at the launch of "The Messenger", a new work by internationally lauded artist Sam Jinks. Source: SBS Greek
At the launch of "The Messenger" exhibition, at the Hellenic Museum. Source: SBS Greek
At the launch of the Hellenic Museum's exhibition, "The Messenger." Source: SBS Greek
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