Numerous galleries and a large number of artists have settled on the site of the former cotton mill in Leipzig-Lindnau; With this mixture of art, industrial architecture, and artists' work, the Cotton Mill quickly became known on the international art scene as one of the most interesting studio and gallery centers for contemporary art in Europe; It is worth mentioning that the Cotton Mill is not only a cultural and artistic center, there are also workshops, architects, designers, jewelers, costumers, a large art supply store, a cinema, theater and an international dance center.