Beyond Geometry
Frei Otto x Kengo Kuma
The exhibition Beyond Geometry at the Art Collections at Theaterplatz is dedicated, as part of the European Capital of Culture year 2025, to two internationally renowned star architects of their time: the visionary Frei Otto (1925–2015), born in Siegmar, Chemnitz, and the Japanese architectural icon Kengo Kuma (*1954). What unites these architects is an open, innovative approach that harmonizes nature and architecture — a central theme that the exhibition traces through original models and photographs. On the occasion of Frei Otto’s 100th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his death, Beyond Geometry not only honors the significant work of this native of Chemnitz but also celebrates the city’s Genius Loci.
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Dates Beyond Geometry
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Workshop 3. May 2025
13:00 UhrBridges Al Dente - Building bridges with spaghetti
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzThe exhibition Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengu Kuma explores the links between resource-saving architecture and innovative design. The aim of this workshop is for teams to build the most impressive bridge out of uncooked spaghetti. Will a particularly lightweight construction be the winner or will stability be the deciding factor? And which bridge will impress with its elegant design? Everyone is cordially invited to build and cheer along!
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Public guided tour 3. May 2025
13:00 UhrCombined Tour Schneeberg Braid & Beyond Geometry | ENG
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzWe cordially invite you to a combined public guided tour in english of the exhibitions Schneeberg Braid. The Applied Arts invites you and Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengo Kuma on Saturday May 3rd 2025, at 1 pm in the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz. In this combined tour, we offer you the opportunity to decide together with the guide on the focus of the tour of the two exhibitions.
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Public guided tour 4. May 2025
14:30 UhrCombined Public Guided Tour Schneeberg Braid and Beyond Geometry
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzWe cordially invite you to a combined public guided tour of the exhibitions Schneeberg Braid. The Applied Arts invites you and Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengo Kuma on Sunday, May 4th 2025, at 2.30 pm in the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz. In this combined tour, we offer you the opportunity to decide together with the guide on the focus of the tour of the two exhibitions.
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Public guided tour 17. May 2025
16:00 UhrKombiführung Schneeberger Geflecht & Beyond Geometry
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzWe cordially invite you to a combined public guided tour of the exhibitions Schneeberg Braid. The Applied Arts invites you and Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengo Kuma on Saturday, May 17th 2025, at 4 pm in the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz. In this combined tour, we offer you the opportunity to decide together with the guide on the focus of the tour of the two exhibitions.
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Public guided tour 18. May 2025
14:30 UhrKombiführung Schneeberger Geflecht & Beyond Geometry
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzWe cordially invite you to a combined public guided tour of the exhibitions Schneeberg Braid. The Applied Arts invites you and Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengo Kuma on Sunday, May 18th 2025, at 2.30 pm in the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz. In this combined tour, we offer you the opportunity to decide together with the guide on the focus of the tour of the two exhibitions.
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Public guided tour 25. May 2025
14:30 UhrCombined Tour Schneeberg Braid & Beyond Geometry
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzWe cordially invite you to a combined public guided tour of the exhibitions Schneeberg Braid. The Applied Arts invites you and Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengo Kuma on Sunday, May 25th 2025, at 2.30 pm in the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz. In this combined tour, we offer you the opportunity to decide together with the guide on the focus of the tour of the two exhibitions.
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Veranstaltung 31. May 2025
11:00 UhrBuchvorstellung »Frei Otto: Bauen mit der Natur« in der Universitätsbibliothek der TUC
StadtraumBuchvorstellung »Frei Otto: Bauen mit der Natur« Universitätsbibliothek der Technischen Universität Chemnitz Samstag, 31. Mai 2025, ab 11 Uhr
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Workshop 21. June 2025
13:00 UhrHashi-Bashi - Building bridges with chopsticks
Kunstsammlungen am TheaterplatzThe exhibition Beyond Geometry. Frei Otto x Kengu Kuma explores the links between resource-conserving architecture and innovative design. The aim of this workshop is for teams to build the most impressive bridge out of wooden chopsticks. Will a particularly lightweight construction be the winner or will stability be the deciding factor? And which bridge will impress with its elegant design? Everyone is cordially invited to join in building and cheering!
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