"Elektrownia" Gallery of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art gallery in Czeladź, Poland
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Galeria Sztuki WspóÅczesnej "Elektrownia" (Polish: Gallery of Contemporary Art "Elektrownia"; lit. "Power Station") is a contemporary art gallery in Czeladź, Poland, located at ul. Dehnelów 45 in a post-industrial building of the former power station of the Saturn coal mine complex.[1] The gallery began operating in 2005.[2] In 2010 it was included in the Silesian Industrial Monuments Route (Szlak Zabytków Techniki Województwa ÅlÄ skiego).[3] Since 1 September 2016, the site has been operated by the Muzeum Saturn (Saturn Museum) in Czeladź.[4]
Galeria Sztuki WspóÅczesnej "Elektrownia" | |
The gallery building (former Saturn coal mine power station), 2022 | |
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| Established | 2005 |
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| Location | ul. Dehnelów 45, 41-250 Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Coordinates | 50°18â²29.93â³N 19°03â²42.98â³E |
| Type | Contemporary art gallery |
| Website | galeria-elektrownia |
History
The power station building was constructed in 1902â1908 to a design by Polish architect Józef Pius DziekoÅski.[3][4] After the Saturn coal mine ended production in 1996, the building was modernised and adapted for cultural use in a project completed in late 2013, largely funded with European Union support.[3][5]
Building and displays
The brick building has a rectangular plan with a central entrance axis and a prominent tower with Gothic-inspired detailing.[4] Inside, original equipment from the former power station has been preserved, including the "Wanda" generator (manufactured in 1903), compressors, converters, an original control panel, and an 8-ton overhead crane.[3][4]
