The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) in Chicago announced that the breathtaking touring sculpture exhibition Hellenic Heads by George Petrides has been extended due to popular demand through Sunday, March 24.
Hellenic Heads features six larger-than-life busts inspired by key periods in Greek history spanning 2,500 years and exemplifies NHM’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story through relevant and meaningful content that connects the past and the present, Greece and America. Petrides does exactly this in Hellenic Heads, presenting a personal exploration of his Greek background and seeking to understand the cultural influences that have shaped him and the people closest to him.
“Inspiring our guests to reflect on their personal histories within the context of the Hellenic legacy is central to the work of the National Hellenic Museum,” said NHM Executive Director Marianne Kountoures. “Visitors to Hellenic Heads and throughout the museum have the opportunity to learn about these kinds of connections and consider how they are relevant within their own lives.”
Hellenic Heads by George Petrides is on display at the NHM, 333 S. Halsted Street in Chicago, through Sunday, March 24. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM-4 PM. Tickets are $10 and include admission to all exhibits, with special discounts available for seniors, students, and children. Admission to the museum is always free for NHM Members.
For more information on current exhibitions, events, and memberships, visit https://nationalhellenicmuseum.org/ or call 312-655-1234.
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