Press - created. broken. recovered

Location

Duration: 11 September - 16 November 2025

Friedrich Press, who chose to live in Dresden, is regarded as an artistic maverick with a symbolic formal language. The exhibition section in St Jakobi provides an overview of the development and diversity of his work. In St. Johannes Nepomuk, a selection of sculptures shows the artist's view of the human being between brokenness and security. Photos provide insights into his design of numerous church interiors in East Germany. Complementary works by Friedrich Press can be seen in the e.artis gallery. Prints and a catalogue will be available for purchase.

Note for Visits:

As the exhibition takes place at three different locations, there are different times for viewing.

Stadt- und Marktkirche St. Jakobi: Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm & Sun, 12pm-5pm

St. Johannes Nepomuk: Tue-Fri, 2-6pm, Sun, 11am-2pm and by appointment (Tel.: 0371 304085)

Gallerie e.artis: Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm and by appointment (Tel.: 0371 80007880)

Accompanying programme:

11.09.2025, 18:00, St. Jakobikirche, Vespers with opening of the exhibition

27.09.2025, 13:00 to 18:00, St. Jakobikirche, PRESS for kids Crafting for children from 6 years of age

04.10.2025, 11:00 to 13:00, Art walk to Friedrich Press from St. Jakobikirche to St. Johannes Nepomuk with Pastor Dorothee Lücke

11.10.2025, 09:30 to 13:30 St. Jakobikirche, Vulnerable - Human and divine vulnerability in the works of Friedrich Press, study day in St. Jakobi and St. Johannes Nepomuk with Dr Dr Michael Wächter

18.10.2025, 17:00 Galerie e.artis, gallery talk with Christoph Deuter, Museum am Dom Würzburg

25.10.2025, 08:00 Pfortensteig, excursion by bus to pressing plants in Ortrand, Dresden and Meißen (participation fee € 50, registration and information from Martina Wutzler (0371 3314131 or info@kultur-zu-fuss.de))

16.11.2025, 10:00 am St. Johannes Nepomuk, Ecumenical closing service (finissage)