The pavilion of fear: Chemnitz confronts fears with art!

The pavilion of fear: Chemnitz confronts fears with art!

in Chemnitz a lot is happening, and the "pavilion of fear" ensures a breath of fresh air in the city's cultural scene. This extraordinary project will be found at various locations in the city until August 3, 2025. The central focus? The examination of the human feeling of fear, which is not entirely strange to many of us. The pavilion will not only be present in the art collections, but also in places such as the theater square and during the art festival "inspections".

The concept that is hidden behind the "Pavilion of Angst" uses a mixture of words, pictures and big questions to make the topic tangible. The idea is not only to perceive fear as something negative, but also to arouse the courage to confront, which should be an interesting perspective for many. As already the Freie Presse is noted with your own To deal with fears and possibly even turn them into drive for personal changes.

contact person and venues

Visitors: Diverse encounters and activities expect inside. The pavilion has already stopped in the following locations:

• Bürgerpark Gablenz: 10. - 12th June 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Kosmos Festival, Schloßteich, Center: June 14, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• TU Chemnitz, Mensa Reichenhainer Straße, Bernsdorf: 17th - 19th June 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Lessingplatz, Sonnenberg: 24 - June 26, 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Frei-Otto-Park, Siegmar: July 3-July 4, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. July 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Theaterplatz, Center: 10th - 13th July 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; 17. - July 20, 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• art festival inspections, former HKW Chemnitz-Nord, Furth: July 21-August 3, 2025, times TBA

And that's not all! On August 8, 2025, a children's preview of the exhibition on Edvard Munch's topic "Angst" is on the program, 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 room for encounter

The "Pavilion of Fear" is designed as a space of the encounter, in which not only your own feelings are discussed, but also creative opportunities 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 Art collections chemnitz , the feeling is often recognized as a drive for changes, which makes this project all the more exciting.

whether you address your fears in the pavilion or just come to be amazed - Chemnitz shows itself with the "Pavilion of Fear" as a place of reflection, encounter and perhaps also a small step towards change. Take the opportunity to deal with one of the most human feelings in this unique space! A visit is not only worth it for art lovers: inside, but for everyone who is curious about themselves.