Werner Petzold Friedliche Nutzung der Atomenergie, 1972-1974, Foto: Wismut Stiftung gGmbH/Andreas Kämper
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Sun seeker! Art and mining at Wismut
Wismut mined weapons-grade uranium for the USSR and was also a "state within the state" of the GDR. The most extensive art collection of a GDR company comprises more than 4,000 works by 450 artists: An exciting expedition into the recent past.
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Helge Gerischer
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Exhibition opening: The Schumanns and Chemnitz
Robert Schumann and his family had close ties to Chemnitz: his father August wrote extensively about the city, Clara gave concerts there and Robert worked with Chemnitz musicians. An exhibition shows these diverse connections.
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06.06.2518:00 clock
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Helge Gerischer
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The Schumanns and Chemnitz
Robert Schumann and his family had close ties to Chemnitz: his father August wrote extensively about the city, Clara gave concerts there and Robert worked with Chemnitz musicians. An exhibition shows these diverse connections.
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07.06.25all day
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freepik
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Closing event for the annual project in the historic village
At the end, the final fair takes place in the historic village of Zwickau, where students proudly present their handmade products and newly acquired skills, and visitors can admire the impressive works - a highlight of the year.
The renowned European Film Festival of Generations has been presenting impressive films about life in old age and the challenges of ageing for a decade, complemented by exciting discussion rounds with experts and the audience.
Over three summer vacation days, participants discover the world of sewing, learn basic techniques, patchwork and upcycling, and develop creative projects in a safe environment while fostering community and mindfulness.
Over three summer vacation days, participants discover the world of sewing, learn basic techniques, patchwork and upcycling, and develop creative projects in a safe environment while fostering community and mindfulness.
In a three-day workshop, children and young people learn the basics of woodworking, implement creative projects, work with professional tools and gain insights into safety rules, types of wood and techniques for joining wood.
The event offers comprehensive insights into traditional earth building methods, teaches theoretical principles and ecological benefits, promotes practical exercises in building earth structures and supports vocational training in sustainable construction.
The three-day workshop offers a comprehensive insight into roofing, combines theoretical principles with practical exercises and promotes environmental awareness as well as skills such as teamwork, manual dexterity and a head for heights.
Schumann Festival 2025: Clara & Co. - female composers from 5 centuries
This year's Schumann Festival focuses on Clara Schumann & her colleagues - an event milestone that whets the appetite for more culture & further journeys of discovery to Zwickau. In keeping with Zwickau's Capital of Culture motto "Unexpectedly worth seeing".
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05.06.25all day
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Mumpi
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The Fantastic Four
25 years of Stadthalle Zwickau - reason to fulfill a big wish for yourself and your guests: "Die Fantastischen Vier" live on stage! "We are pop dinosaurs", Smudo can rightly claim. They know how to party and thrill the audience!
The partnership between the Sachsenring Zwickau Choir Association and the Janaček Choir Jablonec reaches its climax in 2025: over 100 singers, the Vogtland Philharmonic Orchestra and soloists present works by Beethoven, Pavlica and Jenkins - a plea for peace