“Journey” is the title of the new exhibition hosted at the Heraklion Museum of Visual Arts (METI) from January 25 to February 21, 2025. This intriguing theme inspired numerous artists to explore and interpret the concept through their own experiences, creating works that often literally depict the essence of travel, while others delve into metaphorical representations, offering layered interpretations.

In search of a definition, the exhibition states:
“Travel is the movement of people across geographically distant locations. It can be by foot, bicycle, car, train, ship, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and may or may not include a return journey.”

With this perspective, the participating artists have infused their works with movement or other essential elements that symbolically or literally convey the idea of travel.

This is the museum’s annual group exhibition, part of METI’s 2025 program. It offers artists an opportunity to visually express themselves during a month at the heart of winter. Open to all, it serves as a platform for creatives to showcase their work alongside others, gaining exposure, fostering comparisons, and drawing their own conclusions.

Participating Artists

The exhibition features works by:
Alatsakis Christos, Androulaki Pelagia, Arvanitaki Eleni, Arnaki Lilika, Vogiatzaki Eleni, Bolatz Cristine, Galanaki Maria, Youmpaki Anna, Gounari Kaiti, Dimoudi Magda, Dimos Tasos, Douatzis Giorgos, Zacharioudaki Eleni, Kavourtsiotis Giorgos, Kallionaki Natasha, Kampitakis Minas, Kloutsinioti Areti, Kouvatsou Despina, Leventaki Despina, Lilikakis Kosmas, Mamatzakis Panos, Mantzouka Antonia, Manou Effie, Margaroni Lydia, Markaki Eleni, Bakalouma Jenny, Benetaki Maria, Bliatsou Georgia, Nomikos Yannis, Oustamanolaki Efrosini, Pagomenos Kostas, Panteleon Effie, Pachiadakis Nektarios, Petraki Anastasia, Petri Marina, Pytikaki Eleftheria, Roumelioti Flora, Savvanidou Stamatina, Saloustrou Anna, Skepetzi Chrysoula, Skoulikari Sissi, Spanakis Kostas, Charkoutsis Manolis, Charkoutsi Maria, Weijers Ellen.

Opening Event

The exhibition opens on Saturday, January 25, at 6:00 PM. The event will be musically enriched by Eva Thanasi and Sofia Liaskou, performing songs related to journeys. On another date to be announced, there will be a literary exploration of the theme.

The METI headquarters at Nymphon 3 will host the exhibition, open to the public Monday through Friday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. For visits outside these hours, please contact met.heraklion@gmail.com.