A new exhibition at Thessaloniki Airport. Photo: MOMUS Air of Thessaloniki A new contemporary art exhibition titled “Destinations” opened today (October 21) at the MOMUS Air complex, in the departures area of Thessaloniki International Airport in Greece. The exhibition invites passengers and visitors to explore different destinations through the works of Greek and international artists, combining geography, personal experiences and artistic expression.
A new exhibition at Thessaloniki Airport. Photo: MOMUS Air of ThessalonikiThe exhibition features more than 35 visual artworks, digital works and video performances from the MOMUS museum collections. Among the destinations featured in the artistic journey are Paris, Rome, Tbilisi and Crete, each of which is given a unique interpretation through works that depict its character, atmosphere and cultural characteristics.
A new exhibition at Thessaloniki Airport. Photo: MOMUS Air of ThessalonikiThessaloniki itself takes center stage in the exhibition, within a complex dedicated to the city as a starting point and destination in itself. The works include paintings, prints, photographs, and performance art, reflecting the artists’ connection to the city, its neighborhoods, and its residents.
The audience can scan QR codes to learn more about the works and artists, and interact with the exhibition space through photography.
This is the second thematic exhibition presented at MOMUS Air, following a previous exhibition connected to the idea of aviation. Among the artists participating in the new exhibition are American photographer William Klein, French artist Jean-Christophe Bleu, and Greek artists Nikos-Gabriel Pantalikis and Alexandra Katsiani.
In other airports around the world, incorporating art into spaces has already become part of the passenger experience. San Francisco International Airport is home to the SFO Museum, which presents dozens of rotating exhibitions each year on art, photography, history, science, and world cultures.
The exhibitions are scattered throughout the terminals and expose passengers to cultural content while they wait for their flight, as part of a concept that treats the airport as a public, educational space.
The museum at Amsterdam Airport. Photo: ShutterstockChangi Airport in Singapore also promotes the connection between aviation and art, through visual installations, sculptures, and cultural activities.
In April 2026, Changi Airport Group and the National Arts Council of Singapore announced a three-year partnership to showcase exhibitions, live performances and arts initiatives across the terminals, with the aim of exposing domestic and international travellers to Singaporean culture and making the airport a showcase for local creativity.
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has a branch of the Rijksmuseum, which allows passengers to view original Dutch artworks free of charge, 24 hours a day.
The museum opened in 2002, and among its exhibitions is Aan tafel! (2023), which focused on 17th-century still life paintings and Dutch food culture. The exhibitions rotate, and the space is located on Holland Boulevard, between Lounges 2 and 3, after security.