Art market blooms: Cangling moves 12,000 visitors to Flöha!

Art market blooms: Cangling moves 12,000 visitors to Flöha!

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, visitors flocked to the Flöha Kunstbahnhof to explore the exhibition "Stranglings". One of the most prominent couples among the guests were Brigitte and Werner Sieber from Augustusburg, who were the 12,000th person who visited the exhibition. This event is part of the Purple Path, a special part of the European Capital of Culture in 2025, and has proven to be a real magnet for art lovers and curious people.

Alexander Ochs, the curator of the Purple Path, warmly welcomed the guests. He emphasized how important this exhibition is for the region, which is characterized by its long textile tradition. Until 1994 Flöha was an important location for the textile industry, where thousands of workers flocked to the train station every day to work in the factories. Ochs emphasized the positive response of the citizens and the interest in urban development, as Mayor Volker Holuscha noted.

The exhibition "Entailing"

The exciting exhibition shows international artistic positions that are closely interwoven with the textile history of the region. Artists such as Antje Engelmann, Katharina Fritsch, and Käthe Kollwitz present their work and represent the connection between tradition and innovation. Curated by Susanne Weiß from the Institute for Foreign Relations (IFA), the exhibition looks like a dialogue between modern art and the rich history of the region.

In addition to the artistic exhibits, the history of textile production is also discussed. Factors such as the effect of materials and traditional patterns as well as their latest interpretations are highlighted. The show is always enriched by stimulating discussions and events, including a workshop with Undoyarn on August 1st and a coffee party on August 2.

The outlook on the finissage

The end of the exhibition is celebrated with a finissage on August 3, 2025, in which visitors can take a last look at the impressive works in a free cultural coffee and guided tours. Stefan Schmidtke, program managing director, announced that continuous promotion of art and tourism will be sought in order to further enrich the cultural landscape.

The textile collection, which is related to the exhibition, has its origins in a model collection from 1898 and includes impressive exhibits that range from 19 to the 21st century. This collection is continuously expanded and is unique in Europe due to its quality and diversity. The majority of the exhibits date from the heyday of the Chemnitz industrial age and shows, among other things, important textiles of artists such as William Morris and Karl Lagerfeld, which also illustrates the constant connection to the textile culture of the region.

As the relevant reports show, the exhibition "Entitungs" has developed into a central point where art prospective not only admires the works of international artists, but can also immerse themselves in the lively history of the region. The audience will have the opportunity to attend this unique cultural event by August 3, 2025.

Further information on the exhibition and its content will find interested readers on the pages of [Floeha] (https://www.floeha.de/nachricht?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5 Bcontroller%5D = news & tx_news_pi1%5bnews%5d = 262 & chash = 63c13e2a796aff5bc249ff5c4fddb9), Chemnitz2025 as well as Art Collections Chemnitz.