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submitted by Hellenic Museums & Galleries on 27.03.2012

Goddess of Love and Beauty Takes Centre Stage

MFA show first ever devoted to Aphrodite

01.11.2012 By John O’Rourke

Sleeping Hermaphrodite, Roman, Imperial Period, first century BC, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome. Photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston


The Sleeping Hermaphrodite is one of the noted items in the Museum of Fine Arts current show, Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Photograph courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Valentine’s Day may ...

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submitted by James Victor Prineas on 27.03.2012

‘Aphrodite and the Gods of Love’ Exhibit at MFA

Bostoniano.info - October 27, 2011 in Boston

When: Through February 20, 2012

Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston,

More exhibit information at end of article.

"Votive Relief with Aphrodite and devotees" Greek, Late Classical period, 4th century B.C. Marble (Courtesy, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Ancient worshipers traveled to Mount Olympus in Greece or to temples in Kythera and Cyprus to pay homage ...

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submitted by Hellenic Museums & Galleries on 27.03.2012

'Aphrodite and the Gods of Love' reign at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

By Chris Bergeron

GateHouse News Service

Patriotledger.com

Posted Nov 19, 2011

Photograph: Aphrodite (Capitoline type), Roman, Imperial Period, 2nd century A.D. Marble probably from the Greek island of Paros.

Throughout Greek antiquity, Aphrodite was worshiped as the goddess of love and beauty, pleasure and fertility.

Sculptors immortalized her beguiling sensuality in marble statues found on Mount Olympus. ...

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submitted by Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston on 27.03.2012

Aphrodite and the Gods of Love Tours the U.S.

7 February 2012 - by ArtfixDaily Staff

Photograph: Eros Wearing a Lionskin, Greek, 100–1 B.C. Terracotta, pigment, and gold, 15 3/4 in. high. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund)

Aphrodite may be the best known of all the classical Greco-Roman goddesses, recognized for her beauty, and as symbol of love and lust. Her allure has been spoken of for centuries; the Aphrodite of Knidos sculpted by Praxiteles in the 4th century B.C. was the first life-size ...

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submitted by J. Paul Getty Museum on 27.03.2012

Eros, the naughty superhero of love

By David Saunders

Antiquities, Collections, Exhibitions, Getty Villa, J. Paul Getty Museum

Photograph: Aphrodite Spanking Eros, Greek, 200–1 B.C. Bronze, 11 5/16 in. high. The J. Paul Getty Museum, 57.AB.7

Did you receive a Valentine’s card today? Take a second look at those cartoon Cupids. They derive, in their own way, from ancient Greece and Rome, but might not be so cute as they first appear.

Eros Wearing a Lionskin, Greek, 100–1 ...

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submitted by J. Paul Getty Museum on 27.03.2012

Getty Villa Exhibition on Aphrodite Extends Beyond Goddess of Love and Beauty

First US Exhibition Devoted to the Goddess includes a Number of Important Loans from Italy

LOS ANGELES—Typically associated with beauty and erotic desire, Aphrodite is one of the most compelling and powerful of ancient Greek divinities. Aphrodite and the Gods of Love, on view at the Getty Villa from March 28 through July 9, 2012, presents the goddess in her manifold aspects, exploring her precursors in the ancient Near East, her devotees, her companions and offspring, and culminates ...

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submitted by Hellenic Museums & Galleries on 27.03.2012

More to Aphrodite than meets the eye. Exhibit explores sexual power

By Sebastian Smee

Boston Globe October 30, 2011

The Judgment of Paris – Itallic, Etruscan, Hellenistic Period, late 3rd – 2nd century B.C. small

Exhibition will move to the Getty Villa, California, from March 28th to July 9th, 2012.

Don't miss it!


MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

Greek myths give the sadly tarnished idea of received wisdom a much-needed boost. They elucidate truths we, today, can barely bring ...

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submitted by Hellenic Museums & Galleries on 27.03.2012

Sexy goddess bares all in Boston

Now she is baring all at the Getty Villa, California, from March 28th to July 9th, 2012.

by Sean McLachlan

Dec 29th 2011

Photograph: Statuette of Aphrodite untying a sandal (Sandalbinder), Greek, East Greek, Late Hellenistic Period, 1st century B.C., Terracotta. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Catharine Page Perkins Fund.

The ancient goddess of love, sex, and beauty is making an appearance at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Aphrodite ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 25.03.2012

Japanese culture in Gerovassiliou Wine Museum

At the screning of Panayiotis Rappas "The Fountain of Youth" - a film based on Lafcadio Hearn's life story

The event was superbly organized by the Gerovassiliou Wine Museum. It was very successful - dedicated as it was to Japanese culture.

Saturday, 5 November, the great grand-child of Japan's national poet of Greek origin, Lafcadio Hearn, presented to the public, ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 25.03.2012

Grandson of Lafcadio Hearn, Bon Koizumi, speaking at the launch of the film by....

At the screning of Panayiotis Rappas "The Fountain of Youth" - the story of Lacadio Hearn's life.

Japanese culture in Gerovassiliou Wine Museum


To a great success turned the events dedicated to Japanese culture, organized at Gerovassiliou Wine Museum.

Saturday, 5 November, the great grand-child of Japan's national poet of Greek origin, Lafcadio Hearn, ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 25.03.2012

Panayiotis Rappas "The Fountain of Youth". The life of Lafcadio Hearn

Japanese culture in Gerovassiliou Wine Museum

To a great success turned the events dedicated to Japanese culture, organized at Gerovassiliou Wine Museum.

Grandson of Lafcadio, Bon Koizumi speaking at the film screening

Saturday, 5 November, the great grand-child of Japan's national poet of Greek origin, Lafcadio Hearn, presented to the public, the ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 11.04.2012

Haiku dedicated to Lafcadio Hearn by Zoe Savina

http://www.zoesavina.com/ekdilwseis-lefkadios-hern.html

From: “THE OPEN MIND OF LAFCADIO HEARN”
Events in his honor on the 120th anniversary of the arrival of Kozumi Yakuo in Japan International Art Exhibit dedicated to
Lafcadios Hearn At the museum:
“Lafcadios Hearn Memorial Museum” “Castel Mastue”

October 10th – November 14th, 2010

At the plum trees the other Odysseus”

Dedicated to Lefcadio Hearn

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 18.03.2012

Stephen and Katrina Zantiotis

Stephen Peter Zantiotis and his niece, Katrina Zantiotis-Linton. Stephen, my dad, was born in Weston, NSW on 10 March 1928. This photo was taken on 10 March 2012 on his 84th birthday.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 17.03.2012

Steve and Peter

Steve Anthony Zantiotis and his godson, Peter Arthur Zantiotis. Steve's father and Peter's grandfather, Peter Steve Zantiotis were brothers.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 17.03.2012

Zantiotis cousins

Michael Anthony Zantiotis, Stephen Peter Zantiotis and Steve Anthony Zantiotis. Michael and Steve and brothers. Their father and Stephen's father (my dad) were brothers. My dad turned 84 on 10 March 2012 when this photo was taken.

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 14.03.2012

The Townhouse, Dublin, Ireland

Childhood home of Lafcadio Hearn

Established in 1978 The Townhouse has a long standing commitment to the comfort of our guests. The Townhouse offers you a unique range of bed and breakfast accomodation in a relaxing, comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

The original Townhouses were the elegant family homes of two famous playwrights - Dion Boucicault (1829 - 1890) and Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904).

Their memories have been honoured by displays in the lobby ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 14.03.2012

Miho-Jinja at the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is one of the "must see" sacred sites of Kytherian pilgrimage - George Poulos

NOTICE OF EXHIBITION:

A Journey to Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan

Takashima Toshinobu Photo Exhibition

1st Session “Chief City of province of the Gods”

2nd Session “Travelling Hearn”

April 1, 2012 (Sunday) — March 20, 2013 (Wednesday)

1st Term: April 1, 2012 (Sunday) ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 14.03.2012

Kaka-no-Kukedo the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is one of the "must see" sacred sites of Kytherian pilgrimage - George Poulos

NOTICE OF EXHIBITION:

A Journey to Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan

Takashima Toshinobu Photo Exhibition

1st Session “Chief City of province of the Gods”

2nd Session “Travelling Hearn”

April 1, 2012 (Sunday) — March 20, 2013 (Wednesday)

1st Term: April 1, 2012 (Sunday) ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 14.03.2012

Jojan-Inari-Jinja at the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is one of the "must see" sacred sites of Kytherian pilgrimage - George Poulos

NOTICE OF EXHIBITION:

A Journey to Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan

Takashima Toshinobu Photo Exhibition

1st Session “Chief City of province of the Gods”

2nd Session “Travelling Hearn”

April 1, 2012 (Sunday) — March 20, 2013 (Wednesday)

1st Term: April 1, 2012 (Sunday) ...

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 14.03.2012

Inasa-no-Hama at the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is one of the "must see" sacred sites of Kytherian pilgrimage - George Poulos

NOTICE OF EXHIBITION:

A Journey to Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan

Takashima Toshinobu Photo Exhibition

1st Session “Chief City of province of the Gods”

2nd Session “Travelling Hearn”

April 1, 2012 (Sunday) — March 20, 2013 (Wednesday)

1st Term: April 1, 2012 (Sunday) ...