The Hellenic Costume Society in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute at Athens is organizig a one-day symposium entitled “Exhibiting Dress: Engaging with the Past and the Present”. The event is part of the International Museum Day 2016 celebrations in Athens.

The aim of the symposium is to explore the potential of dress in exhibition through different curatorial approaches, which set the ground for critical a reflection on today’s challenges for dress exhibition practices. Invited speakers include scholars and curators from academic and cultural institutions in Greece and abroad.

The event is free, but it is advised to reserve a seat at the Secretary of the NIA (tel. 210-9210760, email: nia@nia.gr).

For more information nd to find the program of the symposium please visit The Hellenic Costume Society and The Netherlands Institute at Athens.