Manifesta 9 was open in Belgium from June 2 – September 30, 2012 and took place in the former coalmining complex of Waterschei in Genk, Limburg, Belgium.
New is the way contemporary art is accessibly embedded in the cultural heritage of the location, the mining industry.
Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, is the only nomadic contemporary art biennial, showcasing work by artists and curators from Europe and beyond. It changes its location every two years in response to a variety of social, political and geographical considerations. Since 1996, it has been held in Rotterdam, Luxembourg, Ljubljana, Frankfurt, Donostia-San Sebastián, Nicosia (cancelled), Trentino-Alto Adige and the Region of Murcia.
The main building of the mine site – known as the André Dumont mine – officially named André Dumont-sous-Asch, was completed in 1924. In 1987, the mine closed its doors and a careful study was undertaken of the complex.
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Thnx for the post; didn’t hear about Manifesta til I saw your pics ;D