The Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa G.I. Katsigras Museum presents Greek art from the 19th and 20th centuries alongside contemporary work by Greek and international artists. Its collection grew from surgeon Georgios I. Katsigras’s donation to the city and includes paintings by Georgios Jakobides, Nikolaos Gyzis, Konstantinos Volanakis, Demetrios Galanis and Konstantinos Parthenis. Set in a modern, spacious building, the gallery also holds temporary exhibitions. Take time to look for the collection’s portraits and landscapes, as well as the furniture associated with the archaeologist who discovered Troy.
The collection Katsigras gave to Larissa
The museum’s collection began with a donation from Georgios I. Katsigras, a surgeon who assembled the works in the 1950s and 1960s. The gallery was founded in 1983 following his gift to the municipality.
Among the artists represented are Georgios Jakobides, Nikolaos Gyzis, Konstantinos Volanakis, Demetrios Galanis and Konstantinos Parthenis. Gyzis belonged to the Munich School, Volanakis is associated with Greek seascapes, and Galanis was a close friend of Picasso. Together, the works offer an introduction to major names in Greek art of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Contemporary art and the gallery space
Alongside its historic collection, the gallery stages temporary exhibitions of contemporary work by Greek and international artists. Painting and sculpture feature in the programme, bringing different approaches to modern art into the museum.
The building is a modern, spacious setting spread over two floors. Portraits and landscapes are among the works on display, and the museum also has furniture associated with the archaeologist who discovered Troy. Check the gallery’s website or contact the museum before setting out to confirm current visiting arrangements.
FAQ
What can you see at the Katsigras Museum?
The museum displays Greek art from the 19th and 20th centuries, contemporary exhibitions, portraits and landscapes. Its collection includes works by artists such as Nikolaos Gyzis and Konstantinos Volanakis.
Who donated the gallery’s collection?
Surgeon Georgios I. Katsigras donated his art collection to the Municipality of Larissa. He had assembled it during the 1950s and 1960s.
How large is the collection?
The gallery is described as holding close to 800 paintings.
