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.
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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Futuro I Future
In Chemnitz, Holly Miranda & Mikel Belascoain developed a silent experiment of sound, image & presence with music students. The project connects childhood & culture as driving forces for change in Europe & invites us to imagine the future together.
Open Space Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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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: Pictures, pictures, nothing but words ...
The Schmidt-Rottluff Gallery invites you to the opening of a new exhibition. The artist SAXA will be present at the vernissage. An evening of art, musical entertainment and culinary delights promises special impressions and encounters.
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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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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Einlass über Drehkreuz
Head jumps
The exhibition shows prints by Bettina Haller and collages by Wolfgang Gebhardt. Both are renowned contemporary artists from Chemnitz and impressively present their current work.
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Turmgalerie Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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PRESS - created. broken. recovered.
The exhibition shows works by Friedrich Press at three locations in Chemnitz. Sculptures, photographs and works reflect his view of the human being between brokenness and security and provide an insight into his work, which has left its mark on church spaces.
e.artis Galerie & Kunstauktionen09111 Chemnitz
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19.09.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Pictures, pictures, nothing but words ...
The Schmidt-Rottluff Gallery invites you to the opening of a new exhibition. The artist SAXA will be present at the vernissage. An evening of art, musical entertainment and culinary delights promises special impressions and encounters.
Treasury Museum
The Treasure Chamber Museum presents exhibits from distant cultures, some of which are several thousand years old and of inestimable cultural and historical value. These include art and ritual objects from Nepal and Tibet and porcelain from China.
Schloss und Park Lichtenwalde09577 Niederwiesa
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Sterntaler
New 3D interactive pictures of the most beautiful fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm & Hans Christian Andersen, fairy tales from 1001 Nights & other international fairy tales bring them to life. So you can immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales - as a prince or princess.
Schloss und Park Lichtenwalde09577 Niederwiesa
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Sterntaler Ticket (inkl. Sonderausstellung + Schatzkammer-Museum) Erw. 11 €, erm. 8 €, Familie 29 €
The new city - Chemnitz as Karl-Marx-Stadt
The exhibition at the Schloßberg Museum traces the intense and momentous era of "Karl-Marx-Stadt", which lasted only a few decades, with a particular focus on developments in urban planning and architecture.
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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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.
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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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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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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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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Collateral Sculptures
The Hartmannfabrik Chemnitz will present sculptures by Atelier van Lieshout, Tatjana Doll, Franka Hörnschemeyer, Heike Mutter/Ulrich Genth, Lydia Thomas and others in 2025 and will be a central location for art and dialog.
Außenanlage Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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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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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.
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 I Публічна екскурсія українською мовою
Guided tour with Ukrainian consecutive translation through the exhibition 'Edvard Munch. Angst' in the art collections on Theaterplatz. Focus: central works and their dialog with contemporary art by Abramović, Bonvicini, Warhol and others.
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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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20.09.2514:30 clock
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Behind closed doors - special guided tour
On the discovery tour up and down the stairs, visitors can finally look behind all the many doors that are otherwise closed. The tour ranges from Augustus' imperial hall to the everyday work of the servants in the farmyard and fountain house.
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.
13:00 - 15:00 Uhr - Kennenlernen und Verkostung verschiedener Apfelsorten
15:00 - 17:00 Uhr - Führung über die Apfelwiesen in Hilbersdorf
17:00 - 19:00 Uhr - Kennenlernen und Verkostung verschiedener Apfelsorten
BUND apple exhibition
The exhibition in the historic half-timbered ensemble shows variety and enjoyment: different apple varieties can be tasted and discovered, complemented by expert advice and guided tours of the apple orchards in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf.
Family tour: Family tour of the Schloßbergmuseum
The permanent exhibition of the Schloßbergmuseum is explored together in a playful way. City models and stories from eight centuries invite you on an exciting tour. Afterwards, visitors can create their own small works of art and take them home.
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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21.09.25 13:00 - 14:30 clock
Kosten: Eintritt (Kinder unter 18 Jahren sind frei) + 2,00 € Materialpauschale für Erwachsene und 0,50 € Materialpauschale für Kinder
Anmeldung per E-Mail (info.kunstsammlungen@stadt-chemnitz.de) oder Telefon (0371 488 4424).
Public guided tour: The new city
Public guided tour of the exhibition The New City at the Schloßbergmuseum. The focus is on the short but formative period as "Karl-Marx-Stadt" with a particular focus on urban planning and architectural developments.
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Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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Public guided tour
A guided tour of the permanent exhibition, from the transmission-operated locksmith's workshop to modern welding robots.
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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21.09.25 14:00 - 14:45 clock 15:30 - 16:15 clock
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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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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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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.
Schloss und Park Lichtenwalde09577 Niederwiesa
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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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Via Lewandowsky: Wetterleuchten (Illuminating)
Via Lewandowsky's light and sound installation in the Taurastein Tower in Burgstädt transforms the historic observation tower into a flickering, colorful signal at night and interweaves cinematic, sonic and regional history into an expansive experience.
Taurastein09217 Burgstädt
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Kris Martin: Good Luck
The sculpture "Good Luck" by Kris Martin combines a cube on a sphere made of Rochlitz porphyry tuff. It alludes to Goethe's "Stone of Good Luck", but reverses the order and transforms the classicist ideal into a precarious wish.
Am Rathaus Wechselburg09306 Wechselburg
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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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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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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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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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Claudia Pfeifer: Seen
Claudia Pfeifer from Chemnitz takes visitors on her artistic and colorful "tour through nature". She creates her works using various techniques and shows how she perceives her natural surroundings.
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Donata Wenders: Ode to the craft
Under the title Ode to Craftsmanship, Donata Wenders portrays Saxon craftsmanship in cinematic miniatures. From bandoneon makers to nutcracker makers, the series shows masters of their trade - a tribute to tradition and creativity.
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Bahnhof Flöha09557 Flöha
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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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Plants in the roadside habitat
The new exhibition is dedicated to roadside plants, presents their impressive diversity and shows how these robust and adaptable species, both native and immigrant, develop surprising beauty.
Faces of Wismut
The traveling exhibition shows the diversity of memories and stories from Eastern Thuringia, which were created through conversations with contemporary witnesses, the discovery of anecdotes and historical documents and raise important questions about today's society.
Universitätsbibliothek TU Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Inventor culture in Chemnitz and the region
The exhibition shows how important innovations from the region were created and patented. Visitors can experience discoveries such as the first fully synthetic mild detergent or modern indoor navigation.
Universitätsbibliothek TU 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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Chemnitz Inside: Upgrade + Connect
As part of the European Capital of Culture Year 2025, the creative designs of the architectural competition "Chemnitz inside: upgrade + connect" will be presented, offering innovative approaches for the urban space behind the Karl Marx Monument.
Open Space Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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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.
Mashup Vol.4
Mashup Vol. 4 shows leather design, manual printing and instrument making, complemented by wood design and lavender products. Creative craftsmanship meets special ideas and invites you to discover and marvel.
Werkraum Lichtenau09244 Lichtenau
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21.09.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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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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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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.
Schloss und Park Lichtenwalde09577 Niederwiesa
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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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Via Lewandowsky: Wetterleuchten (Illuminating)
Via Lewandowsky's light and sound installation in the Taurastein Tower in Burgstädt transforms the historic observation tower into a flickering, colorful signal at night and interweaves cinematic, sonic and regional history into an expansive experience.
Taurastein09217 Burgstädt
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Kris Martin: Good Luck
The sculpture "Good Luck" by Kris Martin combines a cube on a sphere made of Rochlitz porphyry tuff. It alludes to Goethe's "Stone of Good Luck", but reverses the order and transforms the classicist ideal into a precarious wish.
Am Rathaus Wechselburg09306 Wechselburg
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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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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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Donata Wenders: Ode to the craft
Under the title Ode to Craftsmanship, Donata Wenders portrays Saxon craftsmanship in cinematic miniatures. From bandoneon makers to nutcracker makers, the series shows masters of their trade - a tribute to tradition and creativity.
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Bahnhof Flöha09557 Flöha
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