Stadtkuratorin Leipzig

Art in public space in the city of Leipzig – an introduction

19.9.2024

Leipzig – local context and ongoing urban development concepts

Since 1990, Leipzig has been undergoing a continuous and sometimes contradictory process of transformation. The city has responded to this with various strategies and concepts, some of which form the basis of the work of Stadtkuratorin Leipzig.

Julia Kurz

The photograph shows Jupiterplatz, featuring its expansive semi-circular paved steps. In the foreground, an advertising stand with the event poster can be seen. In the background on the left, designs from the Europlan competition are mounted on building site fences. The library is pictured on the right, with a yellow parasol positioned in front of it.

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22.9.2024

Considerations on art and public space

Art in public space encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions found in urban environments and publicly accessible buildings. This includes not only sculptures, monuments, installations, and architectural art, but also temporary performances and actions, interventions, street art, as well as sound and media art.

Julia Kurz

In a purple pavilion, three people sit at a table on which cards have been placed. Two young people wearing cycle helmets can be seen from behind, while a woman seated opposite speaks to them.

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3.4.2025

Art in public spaces in Leipzig

This text provides an exemplary overview of the permanent, mainly historical projects relating to art in public spaces in Leipzig, explaining the themes they deal with and the debates arising from them. It also identifies some of the gaps in Leipzig's urban environment, i.e. perspectives and topics that remain largely invisible.

Julia Kurz