The Soap Factory offers a wonderful rustic inside space where old
artifacts and machinery from the original fac
tory are displayed,
stressing their historical and educational value. Several exhibitions have been
organized since its inception: in fall 1996, Wim Delvoye and Priscilla Monge accepted the
challenge to inaugurate the main hall, the first one to be restored. In spring 1997, seven
Swedish artists took over in an exposition called "The Conspiracy", reflecting
the changed atmosphere in their country after the violent death of their prime
minister, Olaf Palme.
Nine Greek artists participated in the "Loops"
exhibition which looked into the influences that trickle into the artist's work from his
daily surroundings and contacts.
Other cultural
events that were organized under the auspices of the Athens Centre at The Soap Factory
include three theatre productions, held in summer 1998. The Theatre company of the
University of Florida Gainesville performed Shakespeare's "The Tempest" . The
Theatre Company of the University of Detroit, Mercy performed 'Death of a Blind Old
Man' based on the myth 'Oedipus at Colonus' and the musical 'The Long Way Home' about
the Greek hero Odysseus.

The Soap Factory is a perfect venue for commercial events,
including fashion shows, product presentations, receptions, etc. both outdoors and
indoors. Lingerie and hosiery company "Dim" presented its products on the
catwalk in the main hall, Absolut Vodka decided to spon
sor one of the exhibitions and built an outdoor vodka bar, while Dafni
Publications launched its new magazine Maxim under a giant video wall, accompanied by
music and plenty of food, beautifully displayed on round tables in the open space in front
of the buildings

If you are interested in reserving The Soap Factory for your
event, click here.
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