At the PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail, works by renowned international, national and Saxon artists will be shown. The result is an exhibition in public space that tells the story of people, craftsmanship and industry and invites visitors to discover these stories.
"Everything comes from the mountain" is the narrative of the PURPLE PATH. 850 years of mining have deeply characterised the landscapes around Chemnitz - the Ore Mountains, Central Saxony and the Zwickau region. The mining of silver, tin, cobalt, iron, kaolin and uranium has shaped life. The PURPLE PATH connects Chemnitz and the partner municipalities in the surrounding area through sculptures and installations that refer to their shared past.
The Chemnitz understanding of peaceful coexistence and the peaceful treatment of nature is also at the centre.Because: the PURPLE PATH stands for togetherness in good neighbourliness, cultural renewal out of respect for tradition, ecological and social sustainability. And it stands for a tolerant culture that wholeheartedly welcomes Saxony and Germany, Europe and the world.
