Key member of Die Brucke art movement gets museum in hometown

The newly established Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Museum in Chemnitz pays tribute to one of the key founders of the Brücke art movement, which emerged in 1905 to challenge traditional art norms. The museum showcases an extensive collection of Schmidt-Rottluff's works, both pre- and post-Brücke, some of which have never been publicly exhibited before. Chemnitz’s claim to fame includes housing the second-largest collection of his art, reinforcing the region's significance in his personal and artistic development as he navigated through pivotal moments in German art history.

A new museum in Chemnitz honors Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, a key figure in the Expressionist movement and a founder of the Brücke group, highlighting his roots.

The Brücke group's 1905 founding was a pivotal moment in German art history, marked by young artists aiming to challenge societal norms and provoke thought.

Chemnitz boasts the largest collection of Schmidt-Rottluff's works after Berlin, featuring pieces from both his early career and later works alongside Brücke artists.

The newly opened museum reveals numerous never-before-seen early works by Schmidt-Rottluff, which he had previously dismissed, showcasing his development as an artist.

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