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From Coal Power to Art Power: Inside "Elektrownia" Gallery

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In this episode of pplpod, we travel to Czeladź, Poland, to explore the "Elektrownia" Gallery of Contemporary Art, a fascinating cultural space housed within the former power station of the Saturn coal mine. We discuss the history of this post-industrial building, designed by Józef Pius Dziekoński in the early 20th century, and its impressive transformation into a gallery in 2005.

Discover how the gallery preserves its industrial soul by displaying original equipment—like the "Wanda" generator and vintage control panels—alongside cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions. We also look at its role on the Silesian Industrial Monuments Route and how it serves as a venue for workshops, concerts ... 

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Czeladź, Poland