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PURPLE PATH: Inauguration of "Fließgleichgewicht" by Michael Sailstorfer

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Uferstrand Gerbergasse, 09405 Zschopau
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Near the seminar garden on the Zschopau river, "Fließgleichgewicht" is an object reminiscent of an oversized motorbike mirror - a reference to the motorbike tradition of the town of Zschopau. With his object, Munich-born sculptor Michael Sailstorfer thematises the reflection of time and surroundings.

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.

With words of welcome from:

  • Arne Siegmund, Lord Mayor, City of Zschopau
  • Knut Kunze, Mayor for Law, Safety and Environmental Protection, City of Chemnitz
  • Representative, Free State of Saxony
  • Stefan Schmidtke, Managing Director Programme European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH

Introduction:

  • Alexander Ochs, Curator of the PURPLE PATH
  • Sabine Maria Schmidt, Curator Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz

The artist Michael Sailstorfer will be present.

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European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH

Program field

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.