This factory ruin is all that remains of the large-scale cotton spinning and weaving mill that was established here in the second half of the 19th century . The textile factory remained active until its bankruptcy in the 1960s. Subsequently, a copper foundry established itself on the grounds and in the buildings. The copper foundry evolved into a metalworking company, primarily active in supplying parts for the automotive industry. Due to increasing demand, the company soon outgrew its premises. In 1997, it moved to a new and larger site, and these buildings became permanently vacant.
Inside the factory, we come across several beautiful artworks by ROA, which we also encountered earlier in Skeleton Factory. The site was purchased by the City of Ghent, which plans a new residential project here, in which an attempt will be made to integrate ROA's artworks into the overall design…
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