ART, INDUSTRY AND TERRITORY

The Activation of a Disused Mining Space

Authors

  • DIEGO ARRIBAS Investigador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/id.10715

Abstract

This article deals with the experience developed in the Sierra Menera open-cast iron mines in Ojos Negros (Teruel), where a programme of artistic interventions opened the way to a new identity for the territory and a change of function after the end of the mining activity. Under the slogan Art, Industry and Territory, several meetings were called, bringing together artists who displayed their works in the mining scenario and specialists in architecture, philosophy, mining, art history, sociology and other disciplines who, together with the participation of the neighbours, debated the future of the exploitation. The repercussion of the activity generated served to guide the future of the installations of the mining area, which led to the Government of Aragon declaring as a Cultural Park, the highest figure of heritage protection in Aragon.

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Published

2021-12-17