Hygiene Museum wants to involve citizens in exhibitions
The role of museums is changing. The Deutsches Hygiene-Museum wants to reflect the diversity of society with new projects and involve people from urban and rural areas.
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Richard Wagner's suitcase back in Saxony
Richard Wagner once had to flee Dresden as a revolutionary. An important piece of his equipment from that time has now been returned thanks to a donation from Switzerland.
Struggling to cut costs: City of Zwickau gives theater a free hand
Job cuts, fewer premieres - that was the plan. But Zwickau is relying on trust in the theater. How long will the financial construct last?
Minister of State for Culture: Libraries are of central importance
To the library on a Sunday? So far, this has only been possible in a few public institutions. Minister of State Weimer wants to change that. What is behind this?
Hygiene Museum is dedicated to beauty
It's about much more than appearances. Under the title "Am I beautiful!", the German Hygiene Museum Dresden is completing its permanent exhibition. Over 100 residents of the city contributed to it.
Grassimesse in Leipzig: 140 artists show new works
Young meets established: At the Grassimesse, newcomers and stars show what's hot right now - from ceramics to fashion. Who will surprise us with creative ideas this time?
Dixieland Festival Dresden with 33 bands from nine countries
The festival in Dresden wants to make good old traditional jazz more appealing to young people. That is why new formats are constantly being sought. But there are also challenges.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden would designer Rudolf Horn
The furniture he designed accompanied many people in the GDR - and is still in demand today. Horn has now died at the age of 96. He is still held in high esteem by experts.
Exhibition on 150 years of the Museum of Ethnology in Dresden
Even the Saxon electors were interested in exotic exhibits from all parts of the world. An exhibition in Dresden now shows the history of local ethnology.
SKD want to thoroughly analyze the break-in at the Louvre
Following the theft of jewels from the Louvre, the Dresden State Art Collections are once again reviewing their security concept. What they have learned from their own break-in.
Dresden Christmas market traders are looking for staff
Five weeks to go until the start: If you fancy a Christmas market atmosphere and a job, there are now plenty of vacancies in Dresden - from sales to logistics.
Ola Staszel to become the new director of DOK Leipzig
Because the previous director is retiring early, the Leipzig Documentary Film Festival needs a new director. Who the selection committee decided on.
Designer Rudolf Horn is dead
The furniture he designed accompanied many people in the GDR - and is still in demand today. Horn has now died at the age of 96.
World Dance Championships: Fifth title for record-breaking duo from Germany
The successful German team Balan/Moshenska win the title for the fifth time at their last professional competition. They beat 30 dance couples from 14 countries.
World elite dance for Latin World Championship title in Leipzig
Glitter, passion and maximum excitement: 30 dance couples from 14 countries will be competing in Leipzig for the World Championship title in Latin American dance. Among them is the successful German team Balan/Moshenska.
National Prize of the Sorbs for composer Martin Wetzlich
With the Ćišinski Prize, the Sorbs honor Martin Wetzlich for around 400 songs and his commitment to preserving culture, tradition and language.
"Damn I love you" - Matthias Reim on his anniversary tour
Matthias Reim stormed the charts 35 years ago with "Verdammt ich lieb' dich". Next year, the pop singer wants to celebrate the anniversary of his hit and his debut album on a big stage.
Theater Eisleben collaborates with artists from Leipzig
The Leipzig University of Music and Performing Arts will be a regular guest in Eisleben over the next few months. The kick-off is planned in just a few days.
Hollywood star Sandra Hüller receives important film award
Oscar-nominated and soon to be live in Braunschweig: the actress, who lives in Saxony, is to accept the main prize "Die Europa" in person at the film festival - and invite people to talk to her.
The book ambassador with the cargo bike
Lennart Schaefer drove from the Leipzig Book Fair to the Frankfurt Book Fair. What did he experience on his 10,700-kilometer "literary tour" through 16 German states?
Dresden Zwingerhof fully open again after renovation
Now the last construction fence has been removed: the inner courtyard of the Dresden Zwinger has been freshly renovated and invites you to visit - including renewed paths, fountains and modern technology.
Renovated Zwingerhof is ceremoniously opened
After a delay of almost two years, work is coming to an end at the destination, which is particularly popular with tourists.
USA in the focus of the DOK Leipzig festival
Life in the USA will be the subject of several films at DOK Leipzig. Visitors will need a lot of stamina for one film in particular.
Reopening of the Zwingerhof in mid-October
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous and a popular destination for visitors to the Saxon capital. After more than four years, the renovation work is coming to an end.
Renovation of the Dresden Zwinger courtyard nears completion
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous and a popular destination for visitors to the Saxon capital. For years, construction fences have blocked the view of the inner courtyard. This has now come to an end.
Musician from Ulm wins composition competition in Dresden
The Dresden Boys' Choir has announced a composition competition for the first time. A church musician from Ulm came out on top among more than 40 applicants.
Irish film wins European Children's Film Award
The "Schlingel" festival is all about films for young audiences. Which films were particularly well received this time?
Koch becomes new director of art collections in Dresden
Lars-Christian Koch has made a name for himself in the Berlin museum scene. Now he is moving to Dresden and taking on new tasks.
Parties consider Chemnitz Capital of Culture a complete success
Chemnitz is presenting itself as the European Capital of Culture this year. Representatives of political parties are already assessing the event positively and hope for similar effects in the future.