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The Factory

Top choice in The Westfjords


Crumbling plaster, towering chimneys and vast water tanks ensure ¸é±ð²â°ìÂá²¹°ù´ÚÂáö°ùð³Ü°ù's old herring factory is an atmospheric place. The trappings of old industry litter its dusty, cavernous spaces. Now each summer they're filled with powerful mixed-media pieces by acclaimed artists. Here photos, paintings, fabrics, found art, sculpture and installations, blend with audio exhibits and the crashing sounds of the mighty waterfall and waves outside.


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