Is it possible to find human machines on earth?

Can our eyes turn into wheels?


The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation urges children aged 6 to 8 to set their imagination free in an educational workshop that “defies” the rules. Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s permanent Collection, we create self-portraits that are very different from our real depiction.

Léger’s mechanical elements and Clemente’s spontaneous expressions provide the motivation to make portraits that offer a sneak peek into the future. The multidimensional features of images inspire children to explore the similarities and especially the differences between the two works, as well as the techniques used by each artist.

At the “Mechanical Heroes” workshop, children discover that our portrait does not necessarily have to be a depiction of our reflection in the mirror. New means like photography and printing become the tools to make a collage self-portrait, giving children the opportunity to experiment and use different techniques to turn an idea into art. Hence, by deconstructing the face in a fun way a new hero is born, allowing the mind to travel to a future world.


Mechanical Heroes

Concept: Ioanna Koutsouki
Implementation: Vicky Christaki, Ioanna Koutsouki, Ioulia Marousi

The workshop takes place in Greek


For children aged 6-8
Every Sunday, through 18/12 | 10.30-12.00
Up to 14 participants

Duration: 90’
Venue: Children’s Workshop


Cost of participation: €12
Cost of participation for Family Members: €9.60


* The cost of participation concerns one child only.

** Children taking part in the workshops are advised to be at the Museum 15’ before the scheduled start time.

*** Parents cannot stay with their children during the workshop. They may remain in the Museum if they wish so and enjoy a drink/snack at the Café-Restaurant or visit the exhibition areas (please keep in mind that neither is included in the cost of participation).


EVENT LOCATION
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, Athens
13 Eratosthenous str., Athens 116 35, Greece. Τ. +30 210 72 52 895, F. +30 210 72 35 467, E. visit@goulandris.gr

Παιδικό Εργαστήριο

DATE & TIME
25/09/2022 - 18/12/2022 | Every Sunday, 10.30-12.00