As early as 1984, the provincial non-profit association Grand-Hornu Images set up its offices there and continued its triple mission: heritage, tourism and culture. It places the Grand-Hornu in a good position in the major international heritage associations and develops a cultural program on the site in order to breathe new life into it and place it in a new light.
The exhibitions presented by the association explore the field of relations between art and industry; design, industrial creation and applied arts hold a privileged place, very close to the spirit of the place and in resonance with the history of the region.
On December 1, 2014, Grand-Hornu Images became the CID - centre of innovation and design at the Grand-Hornu. It aims to promote contemporary design through a program of exhibitions and mediation activities highlighting innovation, experimental research, the emergence of new themes and horizons of research in areas such as design, architecture and applied arts.
After being one of the gems of the Belgian industry, the site of the Grand-Hornu is today one of the first cultural places of Belgium devoted to the contemporary creation. It is experiencing a new life and welcomes a large international audience every year.
Since 2012, it has joined the UNESCO World Heritage List with the sites of Bois-du-Luc, Bois du Cazier and Blegny-Mine. (Www.sitesminiersmajeursdewallonie.be)