The temporary exhibition attempts to create
a flashback in the history of the city’s industry,
from the late 19th century
to 1974 and the restoration of the Republic.
Through the unfolding of the separate story
of each significant factory of the area,
there emerge stories of people who worked there,
whether being industrial workers or entrepreneurs.
Rare exhibits,
accessible to the public for the very first time,
along with oral testimonies, theatrical soundscapes
and audiovisual material
welcome visitors to reconstruct history,
in an interactive mood.
Furthermore, visitors are challenged to reflect
on urgent matters such as working conditions
and entrepreneurship today,
through the example of significant yet unknown
moments of the past of a historical place like Elefsina
that holds a deep connection with cultural activities,
yet remaining an industrial city.
This temporary exhibition is the first public presence
of the new Museum of Modern History of Eleusis
“George Abazoglou”
and is under the auspices of Aeschylia Festival 2016,
a leading cultural institution in Greece.
PROJECT DATA
DESIGN – CONSTRUCTION
2016
TEAM
ITIS / Vassilis Papadopoulos,
graphic design
Nikos Markou
Christos Dimas – Katerina Evangelakou,
audiovisual productions
Yiorgis Yerolymbos, art photography
SURFACE
380m²
BUDGET
42.000€