A former jam factory in Lviv has been revitalised and relaunched as a contemporary art hub. Eight years of work have gone into the project which will act as a “space for meeting, learning, discussing, and sharing experiences.”
The Jam Factory Art Center will host exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances, and educational events, Ukrinform reports. In a statement, the centre wrote: “The idea to establish a new cultural center in Lviv was conceived back in 2015, when philanthropist, cultural entrepreneur and historian Dr. Harald Binder decided to revitalize the former Jam Factory by establishing a contemporary art center in its premises.
“After in-depth research and preparation, Dr. Binder allocated significant funding for the further development of the project.” Dr. Binder highlighted that serious restoration work has been required to make the project work and to ensure the character of the building.
“We wanted to open last year, but we couldn't do it because of the war, but we are doing it now, because this is a unique project for Lviv and Ukraine in general. We don't want to be perceived as a museum or an exhibition hall, we want to be space for meeting, learning, discussing, and sharing experiences.”
The complex consists of six separate spaces with an area of almost 3,500 square meters. The space includes a theater for performances, numerous exhibition halls and a black cube serving as a multifunctional space. The Jam Factory, build in 1872, has a neo-Gothic facade registered as a heritage landmark.
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
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