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Art Space

Greece

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Contents

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  1. 1Art Space

    Welcome to Art Space Santorini, a location that represents a sophisticated intersection of viticulture and contemporary art. Nestled in the village of Exo Gonia, near Kamari, this site is a profound testament to the adaptive…

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  2. 2The Main Gallery Hall — 27 Artists Underground

    We begin in the primary exhibition hall, where the white-washed walls of the volcanic cave serve as a striking backdrop for contemporary art. This gallery currently hosts the works of approximately 27 artists, primarily Greek but…

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  3. 3The Museum of Ancient Viticulture — Sackoia and Loukia

    In this section, the gallery transitions into a museum, where the tools of the 19th-century wine trade are preserved. You are looking at the 'Sackoia' and 'Loukia'—the traditional wooden presses and fermentation vessels that were…

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  4. 4The Modern Production Area — 10,000 Bottles of Heritage

    Tucked behind the gallery displays is the modern winery, where Mr. Argyros continues the family tradition on a small, artisanal scale. …

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  5. 5The Vinsanto Aging Room — Liquid Gold in the Dark

    As we move further into the cooler, darker depths of the canava, we reach the area dedicated to the aging of Vinsanto. This sweet dessert wine is the most famous export of Santorini, and Art Space produces some of the island's…

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  6. 6The Tasting Bar — A Final Sensory Culmination

    Our tour concludes at the tasting bar, a contemporary addition to the historic space. For a fee of 5 Euro, visitors can sample five to seven of the wines produced on-site, including the acclaimed Vinsanto. …

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  7. 7The Exterior Vineyard and Volcanic Soil

    Before you depart, step outside to see the small vineyard that surrounds the property. The soil you see is 'aspa'—a mixture of volcanic ash, pumice, and lava. …

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  8. 8Art Space

    As we conclude our tour of Art Space Santorini, we are left with a profound sense of the island's enduring creativity. We have navigated the subterranean depths of a 19th-century canava, explored the tools of a pre-industrial…

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What is Art Space?

Art Space is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationGreece
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates36.3861, 25.4603
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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