Art collection Neubrandenburg: Merete Cobarg is retiring after 27 years!

Art collection Neubrandenburg: Merete Cobarg is retiring after 27 years!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - After 27 successful years at the head of the Neubrandenburg art collection, Merete Cobarg announces her retirement. In her time as the head, the 66-year-old not only accompanied the development of the collection, but also organized numerous exhibitions that have shaped the city's cultural life. Cobarg looks back on an exciting era that started with the move of the art collection from a villa at the horse market to Große Wollweberstraße in 2003. During this time, a total of 131 exhibitions could be realized and the collection attracted almost 150,000 visitors.

"It was important to me to keep the art collection alive and to address a wide audience," explained Cobarg. Brave steps and a good knack for current art trends distinguished their work. Artists such as Daniel Spoerri and Günther Uecker provided special highlights in the event calendar with their top -class exhibitions. Uecker even acted ten times as the patron of the art prize, which underlines its importance for the art scene.

A look behind the scenes

With a stock of around 7,500 works, the Kunstskammel Neubrandenburg stands not only for local creativity, but also for contemporary German art from cities such as Berlin, Dresden and Chemnitz. "The promotion and support of the current art process was one of my main concerns," emphasizes Cobarg. The collection, which was founded in 1890 and has largely been lost since 1945, has become more important since 1982 and is heavily relating to the inclusion of the city and its people in order to make art experienced for everyone.

A special focus was also on the young generation. From cribs to school children to students and artists-the Neubrandenburg art collection has something to offer for everyone. "Children experience art impartially, which has an inspiring effect on many artists," she explains, referring to the importance of the art collection for the city's cultural network.

cultural relevance and outlook

The art collection not only serves as an exhibition space, but also as a place of encounter and exchange. Annual special exhibitions and changing presentations ensure that the collection remains accessible to everyone. The focus is to inspire both Neubrandenburg and guests and to illuminate the complex art scene in the region.

The anticipation for the next steps in the art collection is great, while Cobarg will be handed over to her successor to her successor. "The further development of this institution will continue to be of central importance. It is a valuable part of cultural life in Neubrandenburg," concludes Cobarg. The city says goodbye with thanks and appreciation of a personality that has shaped the art collection for almost three decades. NDR reports . Kultur MV describes The journey of the art collection and its challenges in the context of living culture.