08-01-2025 16:02 via theguardian.com

The Netherlands Is Converting Its Panopticon Prisons Into Arts Hubs

At the Koepel in Haarlem, “a cafe fills the ground floor with chatter. Above, nearly all the former cells are being rented. There’s a podcast studio, art school ateliers and gallery spaces, while the darkened cinema bar offers a more intimate charm.” – The Guardian
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