Black Country closure of Round Oak Steel Works, giving it one of the worst unemployment rates of any town in Britain. The Merry Hill development between 1985 and 1990 managed to reduce the local area's unemployment dramatically, however. The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley recreates life in the Black Country in the early 20th century, and is a popular tourist attraction. On 17 February 2012 the museum's collection in its entirety was awarded Designation by Arts Council England (ACE). Designation is a mark of distinction that celebrates unique collections of national and international importance. The four metropolitan boroughs of the Black
The Living Art Museum former DCA) have taken place, as well as with numerous museums and galleries. Nýló is supported and funded by the members of the Living Art Museum, The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and Reykjavik City Council. The National Museum of Art, The Reykjavík Art Museum, The Icelandic Academy of the Arts, the Reykjavík Municipal Archives, The national Broadcasting Service (RÚV) have also collaborated on various projects. The living Art Museum is a member of the Sequences Art festival and the Reykjavík Art Festival. [[Category:Contemporary art galleries]] [[Category:Art museums and galleries in Iceland]] [[Category:Icelandic culture]] [[Category:Art museums established in 1978]]