BEThe former Atoma paper mill, an industrial site dating back to the 1920s, is being transformed into the Atoma Art Center, a contemporary art space led by architect Gilles Dehareng and artist Nina Anduiza. The project includes exhibition spaces on the ground floor, fifteen artist studios, shared workspaces, a library, and housing for non-local artists. Upon opening, the center will host exhibitions from the Botanique Plastic Arts Pole for over a year while its historic halls undergo renovation. It will also coincide with the 22nd edition of ArtContest, a competition for young Belgian artists, featuring works from ten selected participants displayed from October 7th to November 22nd.
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