VOICED : Europes largest steel factory hosts first

The transcript describes the transformation of an industrial site into a hub for street art, highlighting the involvement of artists like Space Invader. It details the first urban art biennial held within a historic factory, which was the first to be declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The factory, once a major industrial powerhouse, has been reimagined as a cultural and artistic venue, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. This transformation is a source of pride for the Saar region, showcasing a successful blend of history and modern art.

Which artist is mentioned as having contributed to the street art transformation of the industrial site?

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

• Banksy

• Space Invader

• Shepard Fairey

What significant event led to the closure of the factory in 1986?

• Environmental regulations

• A major fire

• The steel crisis

• A workers' strike

In what year did the factory reopen to the public as a cultural site?

• 1986

• 1995

• 1999

• 2005

At its peak, how many tons of iron did the factory produce daily?

• 10,000 tons

• 3,000 tons

• 6,500 tons

• 12,500 tons

Approximately how many visitors does the site attract annually after its transformation?

• 450,000 to 600,000

• 200,000 to 300,000

• 300,000 to 450,000

• 100,000 to 200,000