Historical overview

1964-1966

The United States bequeathed the exhibitions "The Bitter Years" and "The Family of Man" to Luxembourg.

1989

Under Minister for Culture Robert Krieps, the Centre national de l'audiovisuel (CNA) was established. Located in Dudelange, the CNA aimed to decentralize cultural offerings and integrated with an existing tradition of cinema and photography, notably at the "Nei Liicht" Art Center. Jean Back was appointed as the first director of the CNA.

1994

The permanent exhibition "The Family of Man" opened at Clervaux Castle, attended by Joanna T. Steichen.

2004

On June 25, 2004, a law was enacted to reorganize the state's cultural institutes (Memorial A No. 120).

2007

The CNA relocated to the "Op der Schmelz" building.

2009

The Bourse CNA was established to support the creation and dissemination of photography.

2009-2012

Renovation work was carried out on the Water Tower in Dudelange to prepare for the exhibition "The Bitter Years."

2010-2013

Restoration of the exhibition "The Family of Man" and Clervaux Castle took place.

2012

The Waassertuerm and Pomhouse sites were opened. The exhibition "The Bitter Years" was shown in Luxembourg for the first time.

2013

The Clervaux Castle and the exhibition "The Family of Man" were reopened after restoration.

2014

The artist residency program was launched.

2015

Paul Lesch succeeded Jean Back as the director of the CNA.

2022

On December 16, 2022, a law was enacted to amend the modified law of June 25, 2004, concerning the reorganization of state cultural institutes. Memorial A No. 637, pp. 1-7, December 19, 2022.

2023

Gilles Zeimet succeeded Paul Lesch as the director of the CNA.