Invitation to the open day on 2 March: Paintings by Neo Rauch on display in the town hall for the first time
The painting "Die Abwägung" by artist Neo Rauch is a new attraction at Chemnitz Town Hall. The painting will be on loan in the council chamber. The public will be able to take a look at the work of art in its new location for the first time on 2 March during an open day. Chemnitz residents and their guests are cordially invited to come to the town hall between 11 am and 5 pm.
Guided tours of the work by Neo Rauch will be offered by experts from the Chemnitz Art Collections at the following times: 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Guided tours of the City Council Chamber with its famous Max Klinger painting "Work = Prosperity = Beauty" take place at: 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. The meeting point is in the foyer on the 2nd floor.
"Die Abwägung" was created as a commissioned work in 2012. The oil painting measures 3.52 by 1.77 metres. It was financed exclusively by donations and private funds.
The Council Chamber is one of the most important representative rooms in the New Town Hall alongside the City Council Chamber and the Green Parlour.