As part of the exhibition Jeff Koons: “Venus of Lespugue”, on view until August 31, 2026, the Museum of Cycladic Art presents a series of guided tours for families on Sundays, April 26, May 24 and June 21, from 12:30 to 13:30.
The tours are designed for parents and children aged 8–12 and explore both the Jeff Koons exhibition and the Museum’s permanent collection of Cycladic Art.
This unique experience invites families to discover Jeff Koons’ iconic sculpture Balloon Venus Lespugue (Orange) (2013–2019), inspired by the Paleolithic “Venus of Lespugue”, a 28,000-year-old figurine discovered in France. Visitors will also encounter nine museum replicas of Paleolithic “Venus” figurines from various regions of Europe.
These sculptures, originating from different periods of antiquity, have inspired modern and contemporary artists to create new works, establishing a dialogue between past and present. How has the representation of fertility, beauty and symbolism evolved across time — from prehistory to today?
The tour continues in the Museum’s permanent Cycladic Art collection, where participants will explore the Cycladic civilization — another culture of prehistoric times — and the distinct types of marble Cycladic figurines. What might these female figures symbolize? How did they influence major modern artists such as Constantin Brancusi, Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modigliani? And how do they relate to both the Paleolithic “Venus” figures and Koons’ contemporary interpretation?
Through this experience, children and parents are invited to understand art as an ongoing dialogue across cultures and historical periods, and to recognize that contemporary artistic creation is deeply connected to the past rather than detached from it.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. More information and bookings here.
