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The Pavilion of Fear: Chemnitz confronts fears with art!
Experience the “Pavilion of Fear” in Chemnitz – an art project to address fears from June 10th to August 3rd, 2025.
The Pavilion of Fear: Chemnitz confronts fears with art!
There's a lot going on in Chemnitz right now, and the "Pavilion of Fear" is bringing a breath of fresh air to the city's cultural scene. This extraordinary project will be on display at various locations in the city until August 3, 2025. The central focus? Dealing with the human feeling of fear, which is not entirely foreign to many of us. The pavilion will be present not only in the art collections, but also in places such as Theaterplatz and during the “Begehungen” art festival.
The concept behind the “Pavilion of Fear” uses a mixture of words, images and big questions to make the topic of fear tangible. The idea is to not only perceive fear as something negative, but also to awaken the courage to confront it, which should be an interesting perspective for many. Like those already Free press notes, this is an opportunity to confront your own fears and perhaps even transform them into a drive for personal change.
Contact persons and venues
Visitors can expect a variety of encounters and activities. The pavilion has already stopped at the following locations:
- Bürgerpark Gablenz: 10. – 12. Juni 2025, 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr
- Kosmos Festival, Schloßteich, Zentrum: 14. Juni 2025, 13:00 – 17:00 Uhr
- TU Chemnitz, Mensa Reichenhainer Straße, Bernsdorf: 17. – 19. Juni 2025, 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr
- Lessingplatz, Sonnenberg: 24. – 26. Juni 2025, 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr
- Frei-Otto-Park, Siegmar: 3. – 4. Juli 2025, 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr; 5. Juli 2025, 16:00 – 20:00 Uhr
- Theaterplatz, Zentrum: 10. – 13. Juli 2025, 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr; 17. – 20. Juli 2025, 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr
- Kunstfestival Begehungen, ehemaliges HKW Chemnitz-Nord, Furth: 21. Juli – 3. August 2025, Uhrzeiten TBA
And that's not all! A children's preview of the exhibition around Edvard Munch's theme "Fear" is on the program on August 8, 2025, followed by an official opening on August 9, 2025. The aim of the project is to promote an open encounter with fear through a diverse cultural program that includes music, theater and creative activities.
A space for encounters
The “Pavilion of Fear” is designed as a space for encounters in which not only one's own feelings are discussed, but also creative options for coping and transformation are offered. The project is not only a platform for reflection, but also a real impetus for personal growth. As the Chemnitz art collections emphasize, the feeling of fear is often recognized as a driver for change, which makes this project all the more exciting.
Whether you address your fears in the pavilion or just come by to be amazed - Chemnitz shows itself with the “Pavilion of Fear” as a place for reflection, encounter and perhaps even a small step towards change. Take the opportunity to come to terms with one of the most human feelings in this unique space! A visit is worthwhile not only for art lovers, but for anyone who is curious about themselves.