Edvard Munch
Angst
Fear affected people of all ages and social backgrounds. The Chemnitz Art Collections addressed this ambivalent feeling through works by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, who stayed in Chemnitz in 1905. This (un)pleasant feeling arose in situations involving loneliness, illness and loss. Even today, Munch's works remain thematically relevant and were shown alongside contemporary artistic positions that also addressed issues such as the fears of today's youth about the future. In dialogue with the exhibition, people were invited to explore the theme individually in a "Pavilion of Fear” through workshops, readings and other events.
Edvard Munch. Fear
When? 10. August - 2 November 2025
Where? Art collections on Theatre Square, Chemnitz
Pavilion of fear
The Pavilion of Fear accompanied the exhibition Edvard Munch. Fear at the Chemnitz Art Collections. The pavilion invited visitors to experience fear not only as a negative emotion, but also as a driving force – an element that moves, challenges and connects us.
A variety of creative formats such as discussions, readings, painting activities, performances and open-air cinema created spaces for exchange, inspiration and shared experiences. The Pavilion of Fear travelled throughout Chemnitz in the summer, stopping in various districts of the city. Visitors to the pavilion were able to embark on a journey through the emotion of fear.
