Solar search exhibition in Zwickau extended by October 2025!

Solar search exhibition in Zwickau extended by October 2025!

Pölbitzer Str. 9, 08058 Zwickau, Deutschland - In Zwickau, the exhibition "Sun seeker! Art and mining of bismuth" is a real magnet for visitors. Originally planned by August 10, 2025, the term has now been extended until October 26, 2025, in response to the high interest that almost 6,000 guests have initiated since the opening in April 2023. The event takes place in the historic cotton spinning mill in 1896 on Pölbitzer Straße, an authentic place with a direct reference to bismuth history. The opening times are from Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ideal for a visit to the weekend.

"The exhibition addresses the impressive art collection of bismuth, which includes over 4,000 works of around 450 artists: inside," explains Dr. Julia Dünkel from the Wismuth Foundation. Particular attention is paid to the connection between mining and art, as well as the social changes in the region by the Uranerz Mining heir. The project is supported by partners such as the city of Zwickau, the Kunstverein Zwickau e. V. and the Dresden Institute for Cultural Studies e. V. In addition, the exhibition is an official cooperation project of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, which promotes the cultural dialogue in the region.

insights into the GDR

The "sun seeker" exhibition not only offers a look at the art of bismuth, but also addresses the social and political contexts of the GDR. The history of bismuth is closely linked to the promotion of weapon-capable uranium during the Cold War, which made it a "state in the state" within the GDR. This facet is impressively illuminated by about 80 paintings, 150 graphic works as well as photographs, films and historical documents.

"" It's not just about art, but also about the people who lived and worked during this time, "said Dr. Paul Kaiser from the Dresden Institute. With a supporting program that includes film screenings as well as readings and contemporary witness talks, the offer will also be enriched from the beginning of May 2025. Here visitors can: immerse themselves even deeper into the topic and understand the effects of mining on people, society and the environment.

a cultural melting pot

The exhibition "Sun seeker!" is considered an important part of regional identity and promotes the visibility of art pairs in eastern Germany. The combination of art and mining makes the exhibition not only an experience for art lovers, but also a place of reflection on one's own history and identity. The national interest underlines the cultural relevance of the project, which radiates beyond the borders of Zwickaus.

For everyone who is interested in the history and art of bismuth, the exhibition "Sun seeker!" an absolute must. Whether visiting the exhibition or at one of the many events - the bismuth and its art collection offer a lot of fabric to think and discuss. Further information can be found on the official website of the Wismut Foundation and the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 at Wismut and chemnitz2025 .