L'Usine, Cultural center in Geneva, Switzerland
L'Usine is a cultural center in central Geneva housed in a former industrial building that contains concert halls, art galleries, theater stages, and multiple creative spaces. The facility operates as a shared venue where different groups work, create, and present their work to the public.
The center was founded in 1989 when an artist collective transformed an old industrial building into a space for artistic expression and community activities. Since then it has grown to become an important hub for the local art scene.
The space hosts dozens of artistic groups who organize concerts, exhibitions, theater shows, and film screenings throughout the year. Visitors encounter a thriving creative community shaped by the resident collectives working together.
The site is centrally located and easily reached by public transport with several bus and tram lines serving nearby stops. Checking ahead for current events and opening times is useful, as programming changes regularly.
The center operates under self-management by its resident collectives, with all programming decisions made democratically together. This independent structure makes it a rare example of collectively-run cultural space in the city.
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