Temples
The temple in honour of the Roman goddess Diana was built in the last quarter of the 2nd Century BC. Archaeologists have discovered a large marble statue of Diana and assume that the goddess (Diana was goddess of the hunt, the moon, chastity and the protector of women and girls) was greatly honoured in Apollonia. In mythology, Diana was also the twin sister of Apollo.
Outside the city walls, near the south gate are the remains of the Doric temple, which was built with stone blocks from Karaburun, the peninsula opposite Vlora, to the south. The god who was worshiped in the temple, is not identified but following excavations and studies, it is thought that it could have been Neptune, god of the sea and maritime trade. It is estimated that the temple was built in the Archaic or Classical period from the late 6th-early 5th century.
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This exhibition is a rare chance to experience two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. These immersive installations will transport you into Kusama’s unique vision of endless reflections.
Infinity Mirrored Room – Filled with the Brilliance of Life is one of Kusama’s largest installations to date and was made for her 2012 retrospective at the gallery. It is shown alongside Chandelier of Grief, a room which creates the illusion of a boundless universe of rotating crystal chandeliers.
A small presentation of photographs – some on display for the first time – provides historical context for the global phenomenon that Kusama’s mirrored rooms have become today.