Memas Kalogiratos Permanent Sculpture Exhibition
About This Museum
People don't just stumble upon this place; they make a pilgrimage to a quiet corner of Cephalonia for a moment of pure, unadulterated calm. The real draw is Memas Kalogiratos's powerful, weathered iron sculptures, which feel less like objects on display and more like ancient, rusted souls emerging from the earth itself. You'll find yourself moving slowly, pulled into the silent conversations between these abstract forms that seem to tell stories of the island's strength and its scars. It’s a deeply personal and surprisingly moving encounter with art that is utterly inseparable from its location. You leave feeling quieter, more grounded, as if you've been let in on a secret.
Collection Highlights
Look for his iconic 'Warrior' series—jagged, rusted iron figures that stand with a defiant, almost tragic grace. Another highlight is a sprawling wall piece made from reclaimed agricultural tools, where every sickle and ploughshare feels like a preserved memory of the land.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Mazarakata's Mazaraki Street, so keep an eye out—it feels more like discovering a local artist's sanctuary than walking into a formal museum. The vibe is incredibly relaxed; you can take your time without any crowds.
Architecture & Building
The exhibition is housed in a converted traditional Ionian island stone building, with whitewashed walls and simple lines that provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the dark, textured metal of the sculptures.
Contact & Location
Address: Κεφαλονιά, Μνημείο Ένωσης των Επτανήσων, Πόρτα Ρεμούντα, Κέρκυρα, Δήμος Κεντρικής Κέρκυρας και Διαποντίων Νήσων, Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Κέρκυρας, Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου, Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, 491 00, Ελλάς
Phone: +30 2671 069360
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