The Parthenon is one of the most famous buildings of the ancient world. Located in Athens, Greece, it served as a temple in honor of the goddess Athena. Its ruins still stand in Athens today and are admired by millions of people who visit it each year. The building also inspired several modern recreations, including replicas in Nashville, Tennessee, and, more recently, Melbourne, Australia.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) recruited architects Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang f to recreate Parthenon for its NGV Architecture Commission series. However, their version of the famous ancient building comes with a twist.
After the structure was completed, NGV invited Melbourne artists to give the building a makeover by painting it in vibrant colors and intriguing patterns. The artists will draw inspiration from the original decorations of the Parthenon while looking to inspire viewers to “consider the effect of time on the architecture.”
“Temple of Boom celebrates the constant cultural flux while also seeking to expand our understanding of the Parthenon as an enduring architectural and cultural beacon,” NGV shares.
Parthenon’s artistic makeover will take place in three phases. The first phase has been completed with local artists David Lee Pereira, Drez, and Manda Lane leaving their stamp. Scroll down to see how their work transformed the building.
