New museum director in Zwickau - retelling stories
The change at the top of the Kunstsammlungen Zwickau could mean a breath of fresh air. What stories have not yet been told? The new boss has plans.
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Restitution of artworks - museum honors Jewish patron
Heirs of the Jewish banker and patron Carl Heumann have received back three works from the Chemnitz Art Collections. These are the reasons.
Leipzig Book Prize for author Miljenko Jergović
In 2026, the Leipzig Book Prize will go to an author who sheds light on the fault lines of the Western Balkans.
Sales hit: Christmas baubles made from Simson indicators
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
"The Cold Heart" - GDR fairytale classic turns 75
The poor charcoal burner Peter, the little glass man and the demonic Dutchman Michel: what makes the first Defa color film so special even after so many years.
Fire department Santa surprises sick children
St. Nicholas comes from lofty heights: Rescuers working at heights amazed sick children on St. Nicholas Day. Cuddly toys and gingerbread were brought to them on a special mission.
Leipzig School Museum celebrates 25 years of educational history
The Leipzig School Museum looks back on 25 years - and presents an exhibition focusing on schools and architecture to mark the anniversary.
60,000 euros for Saxony's music scene - competition starts
Anyone active in Saxony's music scene can now apply for the "Popular Music Saxony 2026" competition. A total of 60,000 euros in funding is up for grabs.
Kastelruther Spatzen go on a rejuvenated Christmas tour
The Kastelruther Spatzen have a big heart for folk music. Now, of all things, a heart operation has put the brakes on singer Norbert Rier. His son Alexander is standing in for him on the Christmas tour.
Harry Potter exhibition comes to Dresden
The international Harry Potter traveling exhibition is making a stop in Germany for the second time. From December 19, fans can be enchanted this time in Dresden.
Federal government funds NSU center in Chemnitz with 1.2 million euros
More than 14,000 people have visited the NSU Center in Chemnitz since May 2025. It is now receiving further support from the federal government - and is to be made permanent.
Glass woman now on display in air-conditioned showcase
The best conditions for a trademark of the German Hygiene Museum in Dresden: the ravages of time have also taken their toll on the Glass Woman. Now the celebrity is being doubly protected.
Kretschmer: "Chemnitz has written cultural history"
Chemnitz was European Capital of Culture in 2025. The year helped to bring Europe closer together, says Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer.
Closing time: Chemnitz says bye-bye as Capital of Culture
For the fourth time, a German city was European Capital of Culture. In 2025, Chemnitz made a name for itself with its diverse cultural offerings. An extraordinary year ends for the city.
Stinky-fingered nutcracker fights against cheap copies
Who is the nutcracker giving the finger to? The story behind the rebellious wooden figure from Seiffen.
Farewell to the Capital of Culture year with rave and mountain parade
Chemnitz rings out the Capital of Culture year and combines tradition and party for the finale. There will be open-air dancing in the city center.
James Turrell creates new work of light art in the Ore Mountains
The 82-year-old James Turrell has achieved world fame with works of art made of light. With a new work, he is now giving the Chemnitz Capital of Culture year a "luminous finale".
Banksy exhibition comes to Dresden
Banksy fans can rejoice: an unauthorized exhibition on the street artist is returning to Dresden.
Over 2 million visitors in Chemnitz Capital of Culture year
Almost 2,000 events, more than 2 million guests: Chemnitz was European Capital of Culture for a whole year. Minister of State for Culture Weimer praises a creative spirit of optimism in the city.
Kraftklub celebrates life with "Dying in Karl-Marx-Stadt"
A huge sign reading "Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt" (Dying in Karl-Marx-Stadt) was a mystery in Chemnitz at the end of May - until Kraftklub revealed the secret with a surprise concert. Now it's here, the new album.
From flop to find: Advent swap meets take off
In Dresden and Leipzig, dusty objects are turned into new treasures. If you leave something, you can take something else in return. What and where you can swap in December.
Goodbye Capital of Culture - What remains of Chemnitz 2025?
With special exhibitions, festivals, dance and theater, Chemnitz 2025 made a name for itself nationwide as the European Capital of Culture. Did the Year of Culture achieve its goals? And what remains?
Kraftklub singer wants a clearer edge against the right
Kraftklub singer Felix Kummer knows the light and dark sides of Chemnitz inside out. What he missed in the Capital of Culture year and why he had "butterflies in his stomach".
Seven ideas for Advent grouches in and around Dresden
Whether observatory, knitting cinema or alternative Advent calendar: how Dresdeners can spend the pre-Christmas period away from the Striezelmarkt and Stollen.
Dresden Striezelmarkt opens for the 591st time
Shortly before the first Advent, the oldest Christmas market in Germany reopens in the heart of Dresden. Tens of thousands will flock there every day in the coming weeks - with consequences for traffic.
Freiberg's university library wins prize for AI idea
The Saxon Library Prize 2025 is funding the AI concept of the University Library of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg with more than 10,000 euros. How the idea could change everyday life in libraries.
After Munch comes Claus: New art show attracts visitors to Chemnitz
With the major Munch exhibition, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz have presented a highlight in the Capital of Culture program. Now the museum is turning its attention to an internationally acclaimed artist from the region.
Light art, mountain parade, rave: goodbye Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz bids farewell to the European Capital of Culture 2025. What visitors can expect at the finale - and the best way to get there.
Light art, mountain parade, rave: goodbye Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz bids farewell to the European Capital of Culture 2025. What visitors can expect at the finale - and the best way to get there.