A place steeped in history
Within the walls of Plaine Images, the echo of the first creative revolutions still resonates.
After the decline of the textile industry in the 1950s, the Plaine Images district, built on a former factory, was reborn in 2007 with the arrival of Le Fresnoy – Studio national des arts contemporains, Pictanovo (formerly CRRAV) and Ankama, major players in the Cultural and Creative Industries.
This transformation is part of a historical continuity: as early as the 19th century, the textile industry was already calling on creativity through pattern design and the use of Jacquard machines. The Hauts-de-France region also has a pioneering spirit in the audiovisual sector, with regional ambitions dating back to the 1950s. In 1953, Lille participated in the first Eurovision broadcast. Today, companies like Nacon, Ankama, 52 Entertainment, and Alive embody this regional creative revival.

