Collections

The digital collection of the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki primarily consists of three-dimensional objects and works of religious art, including liturgical vessels, ecclesiastical equipment, jewelry, and garments, as well as two-dimensional works, with a particular emphasis on portable icons. 

Chronologically spanning from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, the collection documents ecclesiastical art and the material expressions of religious life, as well as liturgical practices within the Orthodox tradition. 

The digital collection of HELEXPO–Thessaloniki International Fair- comprises an extensive body of historical and cultural material documenting the evolution of the Thessaloniki International Fair and its role in modern Greek history. The digital corpus is characterized by the predominance of two-dimensional graphic materials (over 10,000 items), with photographs (approximately 9,000) forming the largest category, capturing the development of the Fair, the urban transformation of Thessaloniki, and aspects of public life. Printed materials—such as posters, programmes, stamps, and postcards—further highlight the visual identity and communication strategies of the institution. 

Architectural and technical drawings document the exhibition grounds and infrastructure development, while three-dimensional objects, including medals and related artifacts, reflect the material culture of the Fair’s events and institutional practices. Audiovisual materials, primarily promotional videos, complement the representation of the Fair’s public image and outreach. 

The collection is organized into thematic sub-collections relating to the Thessaloniki International Fair, its networking events, festivals (including the Thessaloniki Song Festival and the Greek Film Festival), business exhibitions, and other cultural and commercial activities. Overall, the digital corpus constitutes a coherent and well-documented resource that highlights the Fair as a landmark institution in the economic, cultural, and social development of Thessaloniki and Greece.

The digital collection of the Kostas Loustas Repository brings together a diverse range of the artist's works. Beyond his paintings, the repository features written texts by Loustas that were published in newspapers or included in his book, unique photographic material from his personal archive, and video recordings capturing the artist in the process of creating his works reflecting his career from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century.  

The American Farm School collection on SearchCulture.gr includes over 1,000 photographs from three major archives: the American Farm School Miscellaneous Collection, the Carte Postale Collection, and a selection of documents and objects digitized from the Quaker Girls’ School Collection. The collection also features postcards, students’ handcrafts, and the School’s periodical publications. Chronologically, the collection covers from the end of the 19th to the 21st centuries. 

The repository organizes and offers access to TECHNI’s archive and, through it, showcases Thessaloniki’s rich cultural production throughout the decades. It also offers an insight into the thinking and the work of major players in the arts and culture of the city. It includes cultural events, a small painting collection and the magazine published by TECNI for about 6 decades.