Als Chemnitz noch Karl-Marx-Stadt war

In 1953, Chemnitz was renamed Karl-Marx-Stadt and became a showcase project of socialism. In 1990, the city reverted to its original name, Chemnitz. What actually happened to the artistic and architectural monuments from that time? Sculptures were stored away, relocated, or simply left unnoticed. Buildings were demolished or remodeled, with only a few being appreciated. With the hype surrounding the so-called East Modernism, some objects in Chemnitz are now coming into focus. In addition to these representative architectural and artistic works, the book also highlights the remnants of everyday life. It features not only the world-famous Nischel and the city hall along with the Interhotel but also works by renowned East German artists, fountains, and prefabricated buildings. The city guide is enriched with explanations of many aspects of socialist life in Karl-Marx-Stadt and includes ten surprising stories. Or do you already know what the 'Hot Wire' between Moscow and Washington has to do with Karl-Marx-Stadt? The appendix offers brief biographies of artists and architects as well as further reading materials.