According to a related announcement, the new space will be named KYKLOS and will house collections of artworks from the peoples of Africa, Oceania, and other regions. KYKLOS will also host significant temporary exhibitions as well as a wide range of cultural activities. It will include a program of lectures, screenings, and educational initiatives—both physical and digital—that explore the contemporary dynamics of global art.
The goal is for KYKLOS to become an international hub of contemporary art, education, and culture, connected with similar art centers abroad, and open to the local community, student groups, and visitors to Athens and Piraeus.
The architectural plans for the KYKLOS center have been developed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, envisioning a building that will serve as a model of sustainability and aesthetic excellence. The facilities are designed to meet the highest standards of environmental sustainability and will contribute to the improvement of the urban environment, ensuring accessibility for all visitors. Sixty-two percent of the entire site will be dedicated to green spaces and recreational areas.
The timeline for the center’s construction targets the last quarter of 2028, with funding provided entirely by private sources. The executive director of DLMF is Christos Karras.
