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Courage through art: recognising forms of fear and making them visible through painting

With music and Gestalt therapist Alexandra Takats as part of the exhibition Edvard Munch. Fear
[Translate to Englisch:] Edvard Munch, The Scream | Das Geschrei (Detail), 1895, Courtesy Morten Zondag Kunstformidling, Norway, Foto: © Morten Zondag Kunstformidling/Morten Henden Aamot

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Chemnitz, Art Collections on Theatre Square
Theatre Square 1, Chemnitz
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entrance 22€ incl. day ticket (full payer)

This 2-hour workshop starts with a brief introduction to different forms of anxiety. Three basic ways of dealing with anxiety are addressed: Calming, distraction and creative expression. Afterwards, all participants are invited to experiment with colours and give creative expression to their fears. At the end, participants are welcome to reflect on the pictures they have created. No previous knowledge or special talent is required.

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Chemnitz Art Collections

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Edvard Munch

The exhibition at the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz focuses on the theme of fear, based on the works of the most important pioneer of modern painting in Europe. Munch's works on this existential theme are linked to contemporary positions dealing with loneliness, illness and loss. The exhibition is part of the main programme of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025.

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European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.