PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail

The PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail will showcase works by renowned international, national and Saxon artists. The result is an exhibition in public space that tells the story of people, craftsmanship and industry and invites visitors to discover these stories.

"Everything comes from the mountain" is the narrative of the PURPLE PATH. 850 years of mining have deeply characterised the landscapes around Chemnitz - the Ore Mountains, Central Saxony and the Zwickau region. The mining of silver, tin, cobalt, iron, kaolin and uranium has shaped life. The PURPLE PATH connects Chemnitz and the partner municipalities in the surrounding area with sculptures and installations that refer to their shared past.

11.-13 April: Opening weekend

Decentralised exhibition in Chemnitz and the region. Individual works can be seen before the official opening in April.

↷ Map of all works and locations

Alexander Ochs
Curator

Julianne-Ingrid Csapo
Project management

Susan Börner
Project management

Kathrin Barwinek
Curatorial Assistance

The works of art

Uli Aigner: One Million Item 3501 and 3502
Nevin Aladağ: Colour Floating
Stijn Ank: Endless Column
Alice Aycock: Twister Again
Tony Cragg: Stack

Aue-Bad Schlema


Gregor Gaida: Polygonales Pferd II
Jay Gard: Plywood
Jeppe Hein: Modified Social Bench for Jahnsdorf #1
Olaf Holzapfel: Zwei in ein ander Gewobene
Friedrich Kunath: Include Me Out
Caroline Mesquita: Motorbike, Medusa Motorbike

Hohenstein-Ernstthal


Wilhelm Mundt: Trashstone 689
Bettina Pousttchi: 42 days

Schwarzenberg


Tanja Rochelmeyer: Glance
Michael Sailstorfer: Fließgleichgewicht

Lichtenstein/Sa.


Das Bild zeigt eine Nahaufnahme eines Backsteingebäudes mit mehreren Fenstern, die teilweise von einer freistehenden modernen Metallskulptur im Vordergrund verdeckt werden. Der Himmel ist klar und blau.
Leunora Salihu: Bogen
Karolin Schwab: My Floating Home

Niederwiesa


Sean Scully: Coin Stack 2
Carl Emanuel Wolff: Wildschweine

Ehrenfriedersdorf


Iskender Yediler: Ohne Titel (ESDA)

Lichtenstein/Sa.


Temporary installations

Richard Long: Petrified Wood Circle
Eine Bronzeskulptur eines Kaninchens mit langen Ohren steht im Freien, umgeben von verschwommenen Bäumen und einem weichen, gedämpften Hintergrund.
Leiko Ikemura: Usagi Greeting (180)

Niederwiesa


Projects

A scenic campsite with white tents is set up on a grassy field surrounded by trees. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. White illustrations of insects and a small animal are superimposed on the image, creating a whimsical atmosphere.
Miriquidi - Kids in the Forest
A large wooden barrel with metal bands is propped on its side in a forest clearing. An old tractor tire rests nearby. Surrounding the scene are leafless trees and brown grass, indicating late autumn or early winter.
Sleep Well!
A pattern of cream and purple arrows pointing in various directions on a green background. The arrows are arranged in a zigzag and intertwining design, creating a sense of movement.
John Cage: Museumcircle
Angel + Miner
Eine Holzskulptur aus zwei abstrakten menschlichen Figuren, die übereinander sitzen. Die Figuren haben verlängerte Gliedmaßen und vereinfachte Gesichtszüge, die vor einem unscharfen Hintergrund stehen, was dem Bild eine mysteriöse und kontemplative Atmosphäre verleiht.
Annaberger Impuls I and II
Black and white photo of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a patterned apron over a dark long-sleeve shirt. They stand in an industrial setting, possibly a workshop, with machinery and storage units in the background.
ENTANGLEMENTS
A farmer stands among a herd of cows in a sunlit field, with rolling hills and clear blue sky in the background. The golden hour lighting enhances the serene rural landscape.
Anastasia Khoroshilova
A craftsman in a white apron stands at a workbench holding scissors, with leather pieces spread out. Behind him are shelves displaying various gloves and a cabinet with multiple drawers.
Donata Wenders: Ode to the craft

News

Events

Thursday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Friday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Saturday
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Rebecca Horn: The Universe in a Pearl

Lößnitz, St. George's Hospital Church

Installation
Saturday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Sunday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Monday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Tuesday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Wednesday
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Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Thursday
until

Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

Friday
until

Artwork "PETRIFIED WOOD CIRCLE" by Richard Long in Freiberg Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

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.