Leipzig, Germany: Spinnerei; things to do

Spinnerei  

Spinnereistrasse 7, in Plagwitz district west of city center, +49 (0) 341 4 98 02 00. 

art gallery in Spinnerei in Leipzig, Germany

Between 1884 and 1907, this historic factory housed the largest cotton-spinning mill in continental Europe.  Today the sprawling collection of brick buildings jknown as Spinnerei is the center of the "Leipzig School" and draws artists from around the world.  A little city within the city, the premises retains a rustic, raw beauty and accommodates hundreds of artists’ studios and 11 galleries, plus the "Spinnwerk" drama workshop dance and choreography center.  Three exhibition spaces change shows regularly.  It is also home to a cafe and pension. 

The surrounding area has many galleries, including the nonprofit art space D21 and Spread Shirt t-shirt and tattoo shop on Narembergerstrasse.



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image c2013 Carole Terwilliger Meyers