This event is in the past.It took place on August 17, 2025 at Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte.
Explore a haunting UNESCO ironworks where massive blast furnaces now host "The True Size of Africa," an exhibition challenging colonial maps and perspectives through contemporary African art and immersive installations.
UNESCO World Heritage
industrial archaeology
contemporary African art
colonial history
Tips
⏰set aside a whole day to fully appreciate everything
♿not hugely accessibility-friendly, lots of exposed ironwork
🎧audio headsets available with refundable deposit
The true size of Africa. Transcontinental perspectives
Völklingen
Explore a haunting UNESCO ironworks where massive blast furnaces now host "The True Size of Africa," an exhibition challenging colonial maps and perspectives through contemporary African art and immersive installations.
UNESCO World Heritage
industrial archaeology
contemporary African art
colonial history
Tips
⏰set aside a whole day to fully appreciate everything
♿not hugely accessibility-friendly, lots of exposed ironwork
🎧audio headsets available with refundable deposit
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