the Numismatic Museum Temporary Exhibitions A. till 31st March 2014: “Flashing fire, source of all arts. Brilliant histories of Fire. Fire and Currency - Archaeology and Fire”. The exhibition demonstrates the significance of fire as a driving force of civilization and a precious god-given gift to man. It displays the indissoluble ties between the action and symbolism of fire on the one hand, and our cultural heritage on the other. The exhibition is being held in collaboration with the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities. B. 21 Octobre 2013 - 21 January 2014: “The concept of time in antiquity”. This exhibition will feature coins displaying the zodiac and finds from the shipwreck of Mentor that document the perception of time. The exhibition is being held in collaboration with the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities. C. 20 February 2014 - 20 June 2014: “Speira. Primitive engravings - modern interpretations”. Organized by the Numismatic Museum in collaboration with the visual artist Takis Stefanou. D. April - September 2014: “Money in Latvia: from Amber until Euro”. In collaboration with the embassy of Latvia. January
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address and contact information 12 El. Venizelou (Panepistimiou) ave., 10671 Athens Tel: (+30) 210 3632057 / 210 3612190 Fax: (+30) 210 3635953 Website: www.nma.gr Email: nma@otenet.gr
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Events On June 26-27, 2014 the Stavros Niarchos Foundation organizes in Athens its Third Annual International Conference, which will focus on the topics of Philanthropy and Ethics and Arts and Culture: Creative Assets and their Social and Economic Importance. Attendance to the conference is by registration only (SNFConference@SNF.org). The annual conference aims to bring together Foundations, NGOs, industry experts, journalists, and academics for the purpose of debating and analyzing the numerous issues that concern the field, and attracts a large international group of participants and attendees. The conferences are organized in collaboration with the European Foundation Centre.
Contact information Website: www.SNF.org E-mail: info@SNF.org
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