BERLIN.- A new chapter in Saxony’s commitment to contemporary art is now on view in Berlin. The exhibition New acquisitions of contemporary art in the Art Fund 2025 – Supported acquisitions by the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony has officially opened at the Representation of the Free State of Saxony to the Federal Government, offering the public an intimate look at the latest works added to one of the region’s most important public collections.

Presented by the Art Fund of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden in cooperation with the Representation of the Free State of Saxony to the Federal Government, the exhibition brings together 18 newly acquired works selected from a broader group of 26 pieces purchased in 2025. Altogether, the acquisitions represent an investment of around €95,000 in contemporary artistic production.

The show reflects the Art Fund’s long-standing mission: to support artists at early stages of their careers while capturing the diversity of current artistic practices in Saxony. Visitors encounter paintings, photography, graphic works, sculptural objects, and media art—each piece offering a distinct artistic language, yet collectively forming a snapshot of the region’s creative energy today.

Paintings by artists such as Raffael Bader, Josephine Jannack, Noeul Kim, and Oskar Rink sit alongside photographic works by Martin Bertelmann, Andrea Grützner, and Janina Stach, as well as graphic works by Brian Curling. The exhibition also highlights four striking object-based works by Anna Bittersohl, Anna Lorenzana, Alex Lebus, and Sophie Constanze Polheim, each engaging with materials and ideas drawn from everyday life, digital culture, or the legacy of conceptual art.

A particularly compelling element of the exhibition is the media work by Robin Kötzle. His film weaves together found footage and archival material connected to the famed Dresden Maya Codex, creating a dialogue between ancient cultural heritage and contemporary artistic inquiry. It underscores how Saxony’s historical collections continue to inspire new interpretations and narratives.

The annual supported acquisitions program has been in place since 1992, serving as a public gesture of recognition for artists who live or work in Saxony. Each year, an independent advisory board of art experts evaluates proposed works and recommends acquisitions based solely on artistic quality. Over more than three decades, this process has resulted in a collection of more than 1,000 works spanning all genres of contemporary visual art.

Since 2011, Berlin has played a key role in sharing these new acquisitions with a wider audience. By presenting the latest works at the Saxon State Representation, the Art Fund ensures that emerging artistic voices from Saxony are visible not only at home, but also on the national stage.

The exhibition runs through April 19, 2026, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., subject to official events. Admission is free, making it an accessible opportunity for Berlin audiences to discover where contemporary art in Saxony is heading—and who is shaping its future.