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Gdańsk Shipyard art atelier faces relocation due to housing project
Artists at the Gdańsk Shipyard are fighting to preserve the site's cultural and historical legacy following a real estate development agreement. The WL4 art atelier, led by professor Adriana Majdzińska and sculptor Czesław Podleśny, operates within the shipyard, hosting exhibitions, workshops, and performances. Podleśny is known for creating human-shaped sculptures from rusted ship components.
The Polish developer Develia has signed an agreement to purchase the land where the collective is based to construct 3,000 apartments. This has raised concerns among the artists that they may be forced to relocate. While the collective hopes the new owner will support local culture, they remain uncertain about the future of the space.
Piotr Grzelak, Deputy Mayor of Gdańsk, has expressed support for the atelier, stating that preserving the shipyard's heritage and spirit of solidarity is essential for the area's development and can serve as a competitive advantage for investors.
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Adriana Majdzińska · Develia · Gdansk Shipyard · Lech Wałęsa · WL4
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Gdansk Deputy Mayor Piotr Grzelak stated that preserving the shipyard's heritage is a competitive advantage for investors. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · fr.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Adriana Majdzińska co-founded the WL4 art studio at the Gdansk shipyard. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · fr.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dr. Czesław Podleśny creates sculptures of human figures using rusted ship parts. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · fr.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The developer Develia signed an agreement to purchase the land where the WL4 collective is located. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · fr.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed development on the site includes the construction of 3,000 housing units. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · fr.news.yahoo.com