Events at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic to celebrate the International Museum Day

The International Museum Day, 18 May, is celebrated again this year, under the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”. The overall programme in Cyprus is coordinated by the National ICOM Committee, under the responsibility of the Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture.

The State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic participates in this year’s celebrations with three events, taking place on Saturday, 17 May 2025. This day invites the public to reflect on how cultural identity can be preserved and redefined, while strengthening the role of museums as essential pillars of social development.

The programme includes music and dance performances and interactive walking experiences for families, alongside an atmospheric electronic music DJ set for adult audiences as part of a broader effort to redefine cultural spaces as living organisms integrated in the urban landscape. 

1. Saturday, 17 May 2025, 10:30-11:30

“Bodies in Motion”: Music and dance performance for families with children from the age of 1 year

“Bodies in Motion” is a dance and music performance especially designed for families with children aged 1 and above. The performance uses movement and live music to create an environment of experimentation and interaction. Three dancers and three musicians act as “guides,” leading the audience on a journey of exploration through the senses and imagination.

Together, they will discover the relationship between sound and movement, explore gravity, touch, and breath in moments of observation and interaction. Musicians and dancers are called to deal with different scenarios and emotions such as hesitation, competitiveness, and fatigue in order to reach the end of their journey – where the excitement of discovery and the joy of creation await.

Choreography: Zoe Georgallis in collaboration with the dancers

Dancers: Ioli Kaskani, Elisavet Panayiotou, Sofia Irakleous

Music composition: William Scott

Musicians: William Scott, Christina Polykarpou, Ulaş Öğüç

Costumes: Georgia Moditi

Duration: 60 minutes

Participation is free.

Limited number of participants, by order of priority.

Reservations are required, tel. 22809801

2. Saturday, 17 May 2025, 17:30-19:00

“Paper Journeys”: Walking, interactive performance for families with children from 4 years

Through the voyage of a paper boat, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a dialogue between the artwork “Surpassing” by Nikos Kouroussis and the poem “Boat Feelings” by Kyriakos Charalambides. At each stop along the route, participants will be invited to express themselves creatively through movement, art, and words. The journey culminates in a conversation with the two creators in the garden of the Gallery.

Contributors:

• Elena Pericleous, Cultural Education Coordinator, Deputy Ministry of Culture
• Efi Pilava, Museum Education Advisor, Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth – Primary Education
• Maria Kamberis, Dance Educator
• Dimitris Yiasemides, Musician
• Maria Chrysostomou, Dancer

With the presence and participation of the two creators:

• Nikos Kouroussis, Visual Artist
• Kyriakos Charalambides, Poet

The performance is organised by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and the Deputy Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the contemporary dance group Selas.

The performance is designed for families with children aged 4 and above.

Participation is free.

Limited number of participants, by order of priority.

Reservations required via text message at 99407171 or call 22458228 (by 14/5/2025).

3. Saturday, 17 May 2025, 20:30-22:30

DJ set in the garden of the State Gallery, in collaboration with Barking Cats Radio, an independent online radio station and collective platform dedicated to the cultural movement surrounding the global underground electronic music scene.

DJ Set: Alysidez (Sayia Navva)

Free entrance, no reservation required.

State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic

Stasinou Ave. & 1 Kritis Street, 1060 Nicosia

Working hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:45, Saturday 10:00-12:45

Contact

Telephone number: +357 22 458228

Email address: stategallery@culture.moec.gov.cy

(GS/IA)

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