The Museum – Library

The Stratis Eleftheriadis – Tériade Museum-Library opened its doors to the public in August 1979. Unique of its kind, it may be described as an "open book," offering visitors opportunities for exploration and intellectual journeys. It houses, preserves, and showcases the complete body of publishing work created by this inspired and exceptional figure of the art world. The museum's galleries feature works by renowned artists, including copies of the Great Books and Verve editions containing lithographs by Chagall, Matisse, Picasso, Léger, and others, as well as reproductions of medieval manuscripts.

In addition to the permanent exhibition dedicated to the complete publishing work of Stratis Eleftheriadis–Tériade, the Museum organizes retrospective exhibitions of visual arts, publishes editions, and hosts other cultural events related to its mission and character.

Exhibits

Some of the exhibits housed in the Museum-Library include:

Verve

The publications of Tériade include 26 issues of VERVE, from December 1937 to July 1960, all having the hallmark of great artists of his time.

Μεγάλα Βιβλία

Together with VERVE Tériade also published 26 illustrated books named “Grands-Livres” or “Great Books” in which the unparalleled combination blend of text and image offers us incredible works

Έλληνες Καλλιτέχνες

O Teriade δημιούργησε μια σημαντική συλλογή από έργα γνωστών καλλιτεχνών. Στο μουσείο που δώρισε στο γενέθλιο τόπο του στη Λέσβο, φιλοξενείται ένα μέρος από την αξιόλογη αυτή συλλογή.