Experience prehistoric times live - the dinosaurs are here!
The fascinating dinosaur exhibition in the shopping center offers life-size replicas of everything from T-Rex to herbivores and is an exciting experience for the whole family, ideal for marveling, having fun and shopping. A highlight for dinosaur fans.
COEXISTENT
The exhibition "Coexistent" presents graffiti as a dynamic art form that is in constant dialog with different styles and social structures, and invites visitors to understand graffiti as an expression of coexistence and urban culture.
Momentum09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 12:00 - 18:00 clock
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Dauerausstellung
Im Sortiment finden sich Werke lokaler und nationaler Künstler wie Karl-Heinz Richter, Klaus Süß, Ingo Andratschke, Otto, Udo Lindenberg und Originalzeichnungen von Star Wars – eine vielfältige Auswahl zum Anschauen und Kaufen.
Exhibition opening: Family trialogue
Galerie Schmidt-Rottluff cordially invites you to the collective exhibition "Familiärer Trialog", in which the works of Bea, Holger and Maximilian Koch are presented.
Galerie Schmidt-Rottluff09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Exhibition: Whoever wins, falls
The exhibition shows Alexander Kluge's filmic and visual works on the subject of war. The focus is on individual experiences and historical parallels. It is complemented by the "memento STALINGRAD" conference at Chemnitz University of Technology.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Exhibition: LUKE CARTER - Naked Freedom
Luke Carter researched nudist culture on the Baltic Sea as a scholarship holder. Inspired by conversations and impressions, he designed the 52-card game "FKK - Freie Körper Karten" (Nudist - Free Body Cards), which artistically reflects on the body, the gaze and the public sphere.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
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Chemnitz minds
The 2025 exhibition pays tribute to important personalities who have shaped Chemnitz. Ulrich Eißner's portrait sculptures allow visitors to meet athletes, artists, scientists and cultural figures and tell inspiring stories.
Galerie Weise09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Art market K40
K40 art market at schönherr.fabrik: for one month, over 30 artists will be presenting painting, photography, design and crafts. Open studios, live creative processes, exhibitions and DJ sets invite you to discover and exchange ideas.
Exhibition: General meeting
Photographer Maria Sturm has captured over 150 members of garage communities in large-format portraits. Her works, which show the unexpected diversity of garage landscapes, will be on display at the Garage Campus from May to November.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Michael Morgner: Approaching Rodin
Michael Morgner from Chemnitz presents impressive drawings in his exhibition "Approaching Rodin" in the Small Gallery.
Kleine Galerie09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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02.09.25 14:00 - 17:00 clock
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Comic and illustration
The exhibition shows the diversity of comics and illustrations - from humorous strips to epic graphic novels. It highlights techniques from hand drawing to digital art and invites you on an inspiring journey through imaginative visual worlds.
Lost things are revived here
Miniature buildings on a scale of 1:10 have been built in Weißbach since 2004. Rich in detail and partly equipped with special mechanisms, the layout grows year by year to include a historically interesting, typical Erzgebirge building that no longer exists.
Mini-Weissbach09439 Amtsberg
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Die Ausstellung ist nach Voranmeldung/Anfrage unter Tel.: +49378296920707 zu besichtigen.
Historische Ausstellung
1997 wurde der Grundstock für die Sammlung gelegt. Die Idee für ein „Ziegelei- & Dorfmuseum“ entstand. Bürger gaben historische Gegenstände ab, die Ausstellung wuchs. Heute betreibt ein Förderverein das Museum mit Ringofen, landwirtschaftlichen Geräten u.v.m.
Archaeology in Saxony
The smac permanent exhibition shows Saxony's history from hunters and gatherers to industrialization on 3000 m². 6200 exhibits, the floating sculpture of Saxony and a section of the earth's strata bring the cultural and historical development to life.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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The history of the Schocken department store
The smac dedicates separate exhibition areas to Erich Mendelsohn, Salman Schocken and the department store group. In curved bays along the window front, timelines provide a chronological orientation to the history of the building and its protagonists.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Munch. Fear. And what about you?
Accompanying the exhibition EDVARD MUNCH. ANGST, personal works of art are created from data at interactive stations. AI interprets facial expressions and visions of the future, translating them into colors and shapes - complemented by live performances and sound art.
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Traveling exhibition living at risk. Queer people 1933-1945 by the Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation
n the auditorium of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, the exhibition "gefährdet leben. Queer People 1933-1945" sheds light on exclusion and persecution under National Socialism. Documents, photos and quotes trace individual lives and provide an insight into current research.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Collection stories
This collection presentation draws various threads through the holdings of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz. It follows the course of these stories through three centuries, interweaving the different genres of art from painting to textile art.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Gallery Oben and Clara Mosch
The exhibition at the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz sheds light on the alternative art scene in the GDR with Galerie Oben and Clara Mosch. Documents, works and conversations with artists bring the period back to life.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Edvard Munch
The exhibition spans the arc from the historical perspective on the feeling of fear in Munch's art to artistic works of the present day. International loans are combined with works from the art collections.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and the bridge
The exhibition shows important paintings and documents by the expressionist, who grew up in Chemnitz, from all phases of his work, as well as representative works by Brücke artists and representatives of classical modernism.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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The fascination of machines under steam
Demonstration of the single-cylinder back-pressure steam engine from 1896.
Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
02.09.25 11:00 - 11:30 clock 13:00 - 13:30 clock 15:00 - 15:30 clock
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Offers in sign language
On certain dates, the spoken word is translated into German sign language by an interpreter
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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04.09.2514:00 clock
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Highlights of archaeology in Saxony
Insights into Saxony's cultural history: from hunters and gatherers to farming cultures and industrialization, objects tell fascinating stories. A guided tour makes you curious to find out more.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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04.09.2517:00 clock
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Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei.
ACHTUNG: Aufgrund des zu erwartenden Besucher:innenaufkommens sind Anmeldungen zur öffentlichen Führung in der Ausstellung Edvard Munch. Angst ausschließlich über den Ticket-Shop möglich. Anmeldungen für die öffentlichen Führungen (ausgenommen Familienführungen) an der Kasse, über Telefon oder Email sind nicht möglich.
Public guided tour: Edvard Munch - Fear
The public tour through the exhibition Edvard Munch - Angst conveys central works and themes such as fear, loneliness, illness and Munch's stay in Chemnitz in 1905. Contemporary positions enter into an exciting dialog with his work.
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Guided tours in the Wendt & Kühn world in Grünhainichen
Various guided tours such as "Discover - Experience - Marvel", "History to Enjoy", "Give the Gift of Joy", a curator's tour or the flower children's walk offer unique insights into the history, craftsmanship and art of the Wendt & Kühn manufactory.
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The SCHOCKEN department store in Chemnitz
In this tour, you can get to know the so-called oriel exhibitions. They deal with the star architect of the time, Erich Mendelsohn, the SCHOCKEN department store group and the fascinating personality of Salman Schockens (with sign language).
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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06.09.2514:00 clock
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Teilnahme kostenfrei; nur Eintritt der Dauerausstellung
ACHTUNG: Aufgrund des zu erwartenden Besucher:innenaufkommens sind Anmeldungen zur öffentlichen Führung in der Ausstellung Edvard Munch. Angst ausschließlich über den Ticket-Shop möglich. Anmeldungen für die öffentlichen Führungen (ausgenommen Familienführungen) an der Kasse, über Telefon oder Email sind nicht möglich.
Edvard Munch. Fear | ENG | Public Guided Tour
The exhibition 'Edvard Munch. Anxiety' focuses on fear, loneliness and illness. During the guided tour in English, Munch's works and references to artists such as Abramović, Bonvicini and Warhol are presented.
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Public guided tour: WIN/WIN
The exhibition 'WIN/WIN' at Museum Gunzenhauser presents current acquisitions by the Kulturstiftung Sachsen. The tour provides insights into works that make contemporary art in Saxony visible and support artists.
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Museum Gunzenhauser09112 Chemnitz
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06.09.2514:30 clock
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Public guided tour: Highlights in the Schloßbergmuseum
Public guided tour through the permanent exhibition of the Schloßberg Museum: The exhibition tells the history of Chemnitz from the 12th to the 20th century and impresses with numerous models of the architectural development of the monastery and town.
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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07.09.2514:30 clock
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Anmeldung per E-Mail (info.kunstsammlungen@stadt-chemnitz.de) oder Telefon (0371 488 4424).
Treffpunkt: Kasse des Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus, Limbacher Straße 382
Public guided tour: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff House
The newly opened museum presents the work of the Chemnitz-born artist and co-founder of the "Brücke". Two unique collections, prints and loans make it a new hotspot for expressionism.
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Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus09116 Chemnitz
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07.09.25 14:00 - 14:45 clock 14:45 - 15:30 clock 15:30 - 16:15 clock
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Johann Belz: Rattling fountain
The rattling fountain by Johann Belz in Chemnitz features abstract bronze flower and leaf shapes that direct the flow of water. Tilting bowls produce the characteristic rattling sound that gives the impressive fountain its name.
Klapperbrunnen nähe Busbahnhof09111 Chemnitz
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Purple Path: Inauguration of the "Seeds & Seats" sculpture
A new meeting place is being created in the Lobgedichte area with "Seeds & Seats": plants, GDR design chairs and Brecht quotes invite you to linger. The "Lobgedichte" sculptures have also been cleaned.
Lobgedichte-Areal Brückenstraße09111 Chemnitz
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Hans Peter Kuhn: Lights light
The work "Lights light" by Hans Peter Kuhn on the eins energie administration building in Chemnitz shows randomly illuminated LED rods that create a constantly changing "concrete poetry" as a minimalist, architecture-related light drawing.
Verwaltungsgebäude von eins energie in sachsen in Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Andreas Schmid: Colorfield Chemnitz
The light installation Colourfield Chemnitz by Andreas Schmid transforms the main portal of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz into a colorful interplay of 38 LED bundles. Inspired by expressionism and music, it combines architecture, perception and movement.
Theaterplatz Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Osmar Osten: Top With
Softly colored columns made of natural Saxon stone nestle together and form the support for a whole bundle of figures cast from silver-colored aluminum. A clash of contradictions that invites speculation.
Schillerpark/Schillerplatz09111 Chemnitz
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Daniel Buren: 7 colors for a chimney
In 2013, Daniel Buren transformed the 302-metre-high furnace of the northern CHP plant in Chemnitz with colored rings and his iconic 8.7 cm wide stripes into a widely visible work of art that marks Chemnitz as a city of art.
Gelände des ehemaligen Heizkraftwerk Nord Chemnitz, eins energie in sachsen09114 Chemnitz
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Karolin Schwab: My Floating Home
The sculpture stands between the banks of the Mühlgraben like a fleeting three-dimensional sketch of a house. There, as the seasons change, constantly changing images are created in the water, posing the question of what it means to be at home, to be anchored.
Mühlgraben Niederwiesa09577 Niederwiesa
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Anja Schwörer: Mapping Patterns - Industrial Flora
Anja Schwörer's mural Mapping Patterns: Industrial Flora at the Braunsdorf show weaving mill combines historical cartridge drawings with modern pixel aesthetics. It poetically references textile structures, weaving techniques and early forms of programming languages.
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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PURPLE PATH: Inauguration Fast legs and bad mood without kiosk and kitchen by Maruša Sagadin
The artworks "Fast Legs (Marjetka)" and "Bad Mood without Kiosk and Kitchen (Juliana Three-Legged)" by Maruša Sagadin, both from 2020, will be inaugurated and invite visitors to explore modern themes.
Wiesenfläche ggü. Adorfer Hauptstr. Neukirchen09221 Neukirchen/Erzgeb.
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Olaf Holzapfel: Two woven into one
The sculpture by the Dresden conceptual artist is reminiscent of trigonometric towers, as they were once used for surveying. An allusion to the technical revolution, paired with a view of a cultural landscape measured and shaped by man.
Dittersdorfer Höhe Amtsberg09439 Amtsberg
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Into the dawn - Interventions in the urban space of Chemnitz
The city awakens, one eye half open, hoping for the usual everyday life. Summer 2025 brings artists from Europe to Chemnitz to disrupt habits and open up new perspectives with surprising actions and installations.
Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Exhibition - The story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family
The exhibition tells the story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family. It is an example of how undemocratic and totalitarian regimes intervene in the lives of individuals and leave lasting traces.
Schaufenster gegenüber dem Stadtbad09111 Chemnitz
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Richard Keville (AUS): Illuminating Currents
Artists from all over Europe are transforming Chemnitz into a playground for creativity: with installations, advertising fakes and light campaigns, they are surprising the urban space, disrupting routines and opening up new perspectives - art as a cheeky game with habit
Brücke zwischen Diebels Fasskeller und Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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Good God
Via Lewandowsky's work of light art adorns the tower of Chemnitz Castle Church. The striking neon installation shines far into the city and artfully addresses the tension between faith, doubt and social issues.
Schlosskirche Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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Chemnitz Mikveh
At the Bahnhofstraße/Zschopauer Straße traffic circle, the AG Mikwe Chemnitz is presenting an exhibition with a mikveh model (1:10) and information boards that shed light on the archaeological find, the religious significance, the owners and the possible users.
Rondell (Ecke Bahnhofstraße / Zschopauer Straße)09126 Chemnitz
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Future is past
The impressive mural "FUTURE IS PAST" by Hendrik Beikirch will be presented at the A4 business park in Chemnitz. The large-scale artwork is reminiscent of GDR labor collectives and invites visitors to reflect on change, identity and the history of the region.
Gewerbepark A409114 Chemnitz
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Holy names for Chemnitz
An artistic exploration of the names of saints and their significance for Chemnitz. The exhibition invites visitors to discover, reflect and discuss in a stylish atmosphere.
Regional showcase
All 38 cities of the Capital of Culture Region 2025 are on display in the TIETZ courtyard, with information, dates and QR codes on steles. In addition: central projects such as Purple Path & Makers as well as a stage for creative contributions from the region.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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02.09.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Hall Art 2025
HALLENKUNST 2025 in the Markthalle Chemnitz presents a cultural-historical timeline of the graffiti and street art movement from the 1970s to the present day. The show is complemented by contemporary works from the artists-in-residence program.
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Exhibition opening: Nature and structure
Around 40 works from the collection of the Deutsche Bundesbank are on display, including works by Genzken, Havekost and Heckel. They focus on architecture and relate to the construction of the Chemnitz branch by Josep Lluis Mateo.
Johann Belz: Rattling fountain
The rattling fountain by Johann Belz in Chemnitz features abstract bronze flower and leaf shapes that direct the flow of water. Tilting bowls produce the characteristic rattling sound that gives the impressive fountain its name.
Klapperbrunnen nähe Busbahnhof09111 Chemnitz
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Purple Path: Inauguration of the "Seeds & Seats" sculpture
A new meeting place is being created in the Lobgedichte area with "Seeds & Seats": plants, GDR design chairs and Brecht quotes invite you to linger. The "Lobgedichte" sculptures have also been cleaned.
Lobgedichte-Areal Brückenstraße09111 Chemnitz
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Hans Peter Kuhn: Lights light
The work "Lights light" by Hans Peter Kuhn on the eins energie administration building in Chemnitz shows randomly illuminated LED rods that create a constantly changing "concrete poetry" as a minimalist, architecture-related light drawing.
Verwaltungsgebäude von eins energie in sachsen in Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Andreas Schmid: Colorfield Chemnitz
The light installation Colourfield Chemnitz by Andreas Schmid transforms the main portal of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz into a colorful interplay of 38 LED bundles. Inspired by expressionism and music, it combines architecture, perception and movement.
Theaterplatz Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Exhibition - The story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family
The exhibition tells the story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family. It is an example of how undemocratic and totalitarian regimes intervene in the lives of individuals and leave lasting traces.
Schaufenster gegenüber dem Stadtbad09111 Chemnitz
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Richard Keville (AUS): Illuminating Currents
Artists from all over Europe are transforming Chemnitz into a playground for creativity: with installations, advertising fakes and light campaigns, they are surprising the urban space, disrupting routines and opening up new perspectives - art as a cheeky game with habit
Brücke zwischen Diebels Fasskeller und Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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Osmar Osten: Top With
Softly colored columns made of natural Saxon stone nestle together and form the support for a whole bundle of figures cast from silver-colored aluminum. A clash of contradictions that invites speculation.
Schillerpark/Schillerplatz09111 Chemnitz
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Daniel Buren: 7 colors for a chimney
In 2013, Daniel Buren transformed the 302-metre-high furnace of the northern CHP plant in Chemnitz with colored rings and his iconic 8.7 cm wide stripes into a widely visible work of art that marks Chemnitz as a city of art.
Gelände des ehemaligen Heizkraftwerk Nord Chemnitz, eins energie in sachsen09114 Chemnitz
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Karolin Schwab: My Floating Home
The sculpture stands between the banks of the Mühlgraben like a fleeting three-dimensional sketch of a house. There, as the seasons change, constantly changing images are created in the water, posing the question of what it means to be at home, to be anchored.
Mühlgraben Niederwiesa09577 Niederwiesa
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Anja Schwörer: Mapping Patterns - Industrial Flora
Anja Schwörer's mural Mapping Patterns: Industrial Flora at the Braunsdorf show weaving mill combines historical cartridge drawings with modern pixel aesthetics. It poetically references textile structures, weaving techniques and early forms of programming languages.
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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