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PURPLE PATH: Inauguration of "Bogen" by Leunora Salihu

The PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail is the most extensive project in the Capital of Culture region. It connects the 38 participating municipalities with each other and with the city of Chemnitz. By 2025, a unique exhibition of contemporary art in public spaces will be created with works by national and international artists.
Foto: Ernesto Uhlmann, Courtesy: WENTRUP, Berlin und Nevin Aladağ

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Hoheneck castle grounds, Stollberg
An der Stalburg 6, 09366 Stollberg/Erzgebirge
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The sculpture "Bogen" by Leonora Salihu is located at the memorial site of the former women's prison in Stollberg. Made of aluminium, the sculpture measures 2.04 x 0.45 x 0.30 metres. It symbolises two poles - as a connecting arch or gate that stands for openness and closure. Salihu thematises the closed doors of Hoheneck Prison and the open door that was created in 1945 by the anti-fascist surrender, which saved Stollberg from destruction.

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European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH

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PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail

Together with Chemnitz, 38 municipalities and communities form the Capital of Culture region, which will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. The PURPLE PATH, a large art and sculpture trail and the main project of the European Capital of Culture, will be created in the region by 2025 and beyond.

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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 Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.