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| Athens, Greece to Open BODIES...The Exhibition February 7, 2009 Premier Exhibitions, Inc. announced that BODIES...The Exhibition will open in Athens, Greece on February 7, 2009. Appearing at Technopolis for a limited engagement, the Exhibition will feature real, whole and partial body specimens that have been meticulously dissected and preserved through an innovative process, giving visitors the opportunity to view the complexity of their own organs and systems like never before. "Some of the greatest Greek minds devoted their talents and study to the human body, making significant contributions to our understanding of the human form, " states Arnie Geller, Chairman and CEO of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. "BODIES...The Exhibition is a testament to this long list of scholars by bringing their keen observations to life and allowing new generations to further their discoveries. There is no greater venue then Athens, Greece, the birthplace of anatomy, to showcase this life changing exhibition and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this educationally rich and cultured city." Originally named the Gazi Factory in 1857, The City of Athens Technopolis covers an area of 30 acres in the historic Athens district. Today Technopolis is not only an industrial museum of incomparable architecture, but also one of the most modern multipurpose cultural spaces in all of Europe - hosting a variety of events from concerts to festivals. While appearing at Technopolis, the exhibition will partner with The National Transplant Organization, a private entity which functions under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity. The National Transplant Organization will provide medical and scientific information to visitors as well as information on the importance of organ donation. BODIES . . . The Exhibition takes visitors through galleries providing an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by over-eating and lack of exercise. A healthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image. The human body specimens in the exhibition are preserved through a revolutionary technique called polymer preservation. In this process, human tissue is permanently preserved using liquid silicone rubber that is treated and hardened. The end result is a rubberized specimen, preserved to the cellular level, showcasing the complexity of the body's many bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs. The full-body specimens can take more than a year to prepare. The Exhibition is currently receiving worldwide acclaim attracting nearly eleven million visitors in cities such as New York, Las Vegas, Sao Paulo, Madrid and Prague. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Exhibition News :: home page |