“The light of her presence, her smile and her deep humanity leave a special mark on the Museum and forever remain in the memory of all who knew her,” the Benaki Museum notes in a statement on the sudden death of Despina Gerulano, emphasizing that “her knowledge and aesthetics helped preserve life to many traditional techniques.

Announcement

The Administrative Committee and staff of the Benaki Museum express their deepest sorrow at the passing of Despina Gerulanou, member of the Foundation’s Administrative Committee. For more than thirty years, with her contribution, she fixed the course and work of the Museum, touching many of our brethren with her tireless diligence and her social work. As a creative force in museum sales, he supported the artisans and creators of the Greek space. Her knowledge and aesthetics have helped keep many traditional techniques alive.

The light of her presence, her smile and her deep humanity leave a special mark on the Museum and remain indelibly in the memory of all who met her, and in every member of the Benaki museum family.