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Urban Art Biennale returns to UNESCO industrial site in Germany | Daily Sabah

Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have gathered at the Völklinger Hütte (Völklingen Ironworks) in Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former ironworks, for the Urban Art Biennale 2026. The exhibition features 50 artists, including Tomas Lacque, Boris Tellegen, Ampparito, Remi Rough, Anders Reventlov, and the collective Vortex-X, who have created site-specific installations, murals, and sculptures that engage with the industrial ruins and history of the 15-acre complex, which ceased production in 1986.

Dozens of artists bring new life to a gigantic former ironworks on UNESCO's world heritage list

Dozens of artists have revitalized a massive former ironworks site that is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list, transforming the industrial complex into a vibrant cultural venue. The project brings contemporary art installations and performances into the historic industrial architecture, blending heritage preservation with creative expression.