Through Time—On Graphic Art, Painting, and Photomontages
The exhibition “Through Time” presents works spanning 30 years of Birgit Reichert’s career. Oil paintings, woodcuts, and photo collages vividly illustrate the interplay between painting, printmaking, and photography.
Stadtgalerie Frankenberg09669 Frankenberg/Sa.
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06.09.26 14:00 - 15:00 clock
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Harald Hellmich: Curiosity about the unknown?
To mark his 95th birthday, the Inselsteig Gallery is presenting a retrospective of the artist’s work. Harald Hellmich studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig from 1948 to 1952.
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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06.09.26 10:00 - 16:00 clock
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Permanent exhibition Schmidt-Rottluff Gallery
The range includes works by local and national artists such as Karl-Heinz Richter, Klaus Süß, Ingo Andratschke, Otto, Udo Lindenberg and original drawings from Star Wars - a diverse selection to look at and buy.
Exhibition: 100 Saxon Prints
The exhibition features 100 works of printmaking and an equal number of perspectives on current social issues. It focuses on individual viewpoints, the formation of opinions, and the diversity of contemporary printmaking in Saxony.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
08.09.26 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Exhibition Opening and Award Ceremony for "100 Saxon Prints 2026"
100 Works, 100 Perspectives: The 16th Saxon Printmaking Biennial showcases the diversity of the contemporary printmaking scene in Saxony. The exhibition focuses on societal challenges, the formation of individual judgment, and emancipated attitudes.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
08.09.2619:30 clock
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About Cities – Farewell to the 2026 Literature Fellows of the City of Chemnitz
To mark the conclusion of their Chemnitz literary fellowship, Judith Kuckart and Burkhard Peter are presenting texts and photographs. The exhibition focuses on urban landscapes and hidden stories of everyday life.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
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25.09.2619:00 clock
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Collected. Preserved. Displayed. – 30 Years of the Frankenberg Vehicle Museum
The special exhibition at ZeitWerkStadt commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Frankenberg Vehicle Museum. The focus is on the preservation of historic vehicles and the dedication of many people to preserving the regional history of FRAMO and Barkas.
Museum ZeitWerkStadt Frankenberg09669 Frankenberg/Sa.
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06.09.26 10:00 - 16:30 clock
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The ZeitWerkStadt
Saxon inventions are presented on their way to world fame. As an adventure museum, ZeitWerkStadt combines knowledge and fun. Hands-on and experimental stations for both children and adults make the visit an experience.
Museum ZeitWerkStadt Frankenberg09669 Frankenberg/Sa.
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06.09.26 10:00 - 16:30 clock
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Amusement of the mind and wit
The exhibition sheds light on 18th century Saxon culture through the Gellert brothers and the development of fables, offers interactive discovery opportunities and promotes an understanding of human behavior patterns.
Gellert-Museum Hainichen09661 Striegistal
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06.09.26 13:00 - 17:00 clock
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Exhibition: Architectural agony in light and shadow
The exhibition shows photographs by Christian Sünderwald that document abandoned and vanished buildings in Chemnitz. The impressive photographs tell of the city's transformation and preserve evidence of recent history.
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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06.09.26 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Gothic sculpture in Saxony
The largest collection of medieval sculptures in Saxony is on display. A joint exhibition of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden and Kunstsammlung Chemnitz.
An unfinished story
The exhibition at the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz follows in the footsteps of the Jewish Leder family of collectors and sheds light on art, loss and provenance history. The focus is on the portrait of David Leder by Gustav Schaffer.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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06.09.26 09:00 - 16:00 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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06.09.26 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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06.09.26 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Public Tour: Masterpieces of Expressionism
The tour focuses on Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and his network of modernist artists. Masterpieces of Expressionism are showcased alongside works by Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, August Macke, and other notable artists.
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The Oederan weaving mill shows the living history of the craft. Historic looms, old techniques and exhibitions tell of the region's textile heritage. A place to marvel, learn and immerse yourself in the art of weaving - traditional and creative at the same time.
Die Weberei Museum Oederan09569 Oederan
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06.09.26 13:00 - 17:00 clock
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Classic castle tour
The baroque Lichtenwalde Castle with its park is a real gem. In its 800-year history, it has survived many changes of ownership. There is much to discover on a tour of the castle chapel, courtyard and historic salons.
Public Tour: Masterpieces of Expressionism
The tour focuses on Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and his network of modernist artists. Masterpieces of Expressionism are showcased alongside works by Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, August Macke, and other notable artists.
Public Tour: Let's Eat! Serving Gender
The guided tour of the “Serving Gender” exhibition explores the connection between food, care, and gender roles. It features works from the 19th century to the present that challenge social norms and gender stereotypes.
Guided Tour and Performance: Well Presented? A Guided Tour in Drag
Drag queen Dani California and drag king Smoky Addamz guide visitors through the exhibition “Serving Gender” from unusual perspectives. The exhibition focuses on images of women, gender stereotypes, and the question of how identity and gender are performed.
Public Tour: 19th-Century Masterpieces
The tour showcases selected works of art from the 19th century. Paintings by Caspar David Friedrich, Ernst Ferdinand Oehme, and Max Klinger are displayed alongside textiles and decorative arts objects from the era of industrialization.
Public Tour: Serving Gender & WIN/WIN | Combined Tour
The public tour connects two exhibitions at the Gunzenhauser Museum: “Serving Gender” explores the role of food, care, and gender stereotypes, while “WIN/WIN” presents contemporary art from Saxony.
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Stockings, casting and gasworks - the combined tour
One hour guided tour of the industrial museum and one hour guided tour of the town. Karin Meisel looks at the historical roots through to today's changes in industry, architecture and surroundings, as well as the connection between the location and historical exhibits in the museum.
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Exploring Industrial Heritage - Special Guided Tour
To celebrate Open Monument Day, the Industrial Museum invites you to a guided tour exploring industrial history and along Zwickauer Straße. The focus will be on the history of the architectural and historic ensemble at the museum’s location.
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Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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13.09.2614:00 clock
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Public guided tour
The public tour offers insights into the exhibition "Digital Graphics on Paper". Selected works that combine digital image creation and graphic expression on paper will be presented.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
15.09.2617:00 clock
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A guided tour of the permanent exhibition, from the transmission-operated locksmith's workshop to modern welding robots.
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.
Tanja Rochelmeyer: Glance
The installation, made up of 171 rectangular panels along the 100-metre-long tunnel, shows frames, stylized brickwork, rectangles and letters that make up the city name. Depending on the perspective, they create mental afterimages for the day.
Bahnhof Flöha09557 Flöha
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Stijn Ank: Endless Column
The white-patinated bronze sculpture symbolizes the importance of paper as a material for Hainichen and Europe. While the columnar structure is reminiscent of stacked sheets of paper, it pays tribute to the enlightenment culture of reading as the driving force of civic life.
Gellertplatz Hainichen09661 Hainichen
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Jeffrey James: Cumulus
The "Cumulus" sculpture by Jeffrey James at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences consists of five perfectly interlocking concrete modules. It symbolizes stability and at the same time recalls the cosmopolitan attitude of the university in times of National Socialism.
Traditionsweg der Hochschule Mittweida09648 Mittweida
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sculpture inauguration: Yesterday is today becomes tomorrow
The new sculpture "Yesterday is today becomes tomorrow" will be unveiled as part of the "Ortskundig" project by the Chemnitz Artists' Association. The work will be unveiled on the corner of Hartmannstraße and Fabrikstraße, accompanied by words from Matthias Zwarg and music from STRELA.
100 Years of Chemnitz Airport
To mark its 100th anniversary, the history of Chemnitz Airport takes center stage. Historical photographs, rare exhibits, and fascinating background stories recount early flight attempts, zeppelins, and the development of aviation.
Galerie Roter Turm09111 Chemnitz
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Treib Gut Life Buoy
Christoph Roßner’s art installation “Treibgut Rettungsring” explores themes of hope and rescue in times of crisis. Inspired by flooding, climate change, and displacement, the ring stands as a symbol of humanity, solidarity, and the will to survive.
Leiko Ikemura: Usagi Greeting (180)
The pictorial-poetic encounter of the figure of the hare with representations of Buddhist bodhisattva beings and Christian iconography of mercy refers to the collection in the adjacent Schatzkammer Museum and opens the view to East Asia.
Schlossallee09577 Niederwiesa
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06.09.26 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Architects Mildner/Heine
The exhibition by architects Mildner and Heine showcases impressive designs and concepts that push the boundaries of architecture and convey a new understanding of space, light and sustainability while inspiring visitors.
Universitätsbibliothek TU Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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06.09.26 09:00 - 17:00 clock
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THE PURPLE PATH – A REGION IN EUROPE
All 38 pieces of Uli Aigner’s “Purple Path” porcelain collection are being presented together for the first time at the Schlosskirche in Chemnitz. The exhibition brings together art, Europe, and regional identity.
Schlosskirche Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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06.09.26 13:00 - 17:00 clock
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Open process
The exhibition tells stories of migration since the Second World War, addresses everyday racism, right-wing violence since the baseball bat years and shows how those affected fought back - loudly, visibly and in solidarity.
OFFENER PROZESS - Dokumentationszentrum09111 Chemnitz
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06.09.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Body worlds of animals
KÖRPERWELTEN der Tiere shows over 100 unique exhibits and provides fascinating insights into the inner workings of the animal world. From the mouse to the elephant, the anatomy, movement and diversity of nature become impressively visible.