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Chemnitz trainees shape the future: art meets vehicle construction!
Artists and VW trainees in Chemnitz design innovative vehicles as part of the “The Cars We Like” project. Visit the vehicle museum!
Chemnitz trainees shape the future: art meets vehicle construction!
The future of vehicle construction has been given a creative touch in Chemnitz: Under the project title “The Cars We Like,” three artists are working with three Volkswagen trainees on an artistic vehicle concept. They focus on the topic of bicycles and deal with the interpretation of the project title in an exciting way. In a discussion about attaching a strap to one of the bikes, those involved strive to ensure that the bike remains usable, which underlines the group's creative approach. The basis of their design is three bicycles that support a rectangle of trusses. In this way, both art and functionality are preserved at the same time, as the Freie Presse reports.
But what would Chemnitz be without its rich vehicle heritage? In the heart of the city is the Museum of Saxon Vehicles, a special highlight for anyone interested in technology and history. Founded in 1993 by Frieder Bach and after opening in the Klaffenbach moated castle in 1995, the vehicle museum was relocated to the historic Stern Garages, one of the oldest high-rise garages in Germany, in 2008. On 1000 m² of exhibition space, it presents more than 200 exhibits from over 50 manufacturers, including 150 automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles. Wikipedia highlights that 115 of these vehicles are owned by the city of Chemnitz and 45% are private loans.
The diversity of the exhibition
The museum tells the exciting history of Saxon vehicle construction across different eras. The exhibition areas range from early motorization (1885-1918) to the Golden 20s (1925-1933) and stagnation (1971-1990). The special exhibits include Germany's oldest motorcycle and unique commercial vehicles. Visitors can also take part in regular special exhibitions and vehicle meetings of historic Saxon brands, which makes the museum a lively place for encounters and the exchange of knowledge.
Despite this impressive collection, the museum also faces challenges. In 2013, the city administration had to consider selling exhibits due to financial constraints. However, the sale was rejected after loud protests from the public and city councilors. Annual funding from the city of Chemnitz additionally supports the museum and enables the preservation of these historical treasures. Membership in the Friends of Technical History Museums in the Chemnitz region ensures a continued strong community that is committed to the preservation of technical and cultural history, as the Museum for Saxon Vehicles emphasizes.