From Pirna to Paris - and back again.
A personal statement by Michael Möbius

If someone had told me years ago that I would one day be an “art and culture ambassador” at the Louvre, I would probably have smiled and moved on. And yet that is exactly what I am today - and I am proud to be part of the Saxony project at the Carrousel du Louvre. I come from Pirna - a romantic, historic town, the gateway to Saxon Switzerland. I grew up there, with views of old facades, winding alleyways and that special blend of tranquillity and inspiration. Perhaps that was the breeding ground for my passion. Art didn't come to me from a museum, but straight from the heart. California has been my adopted home for 25 years - sun, freedom, creative energy. And yet: Pirna, Saxony, that stays with me. It is the foundation on which everything stands. The fact that my works now hang in Los Angeles, London or Dubai fills me with gratitude. But to be able to show my Saxon roots in Paris in such a symbolic setting - that has a deeper meaning for me. I firmly believe that great art does not necessarily have to come from big cities. It is created where people believe in themselves, where they keep at it - quietly, persistently, genuinely. Perhaps that is precisely our Saxon strength.

Nathalie Aron - from Saxony into the wide world

As a travel blogger, I am always traveling around the world - but I am at home in Dresden, Saxony, where I was born and grew up. My roots are in the city on the Elbe, my perspective is global. As a content creator in the travel sector, I explore faraway countries and other cultures, always with a camera in my hand - in search of real moments. It fills me with pride that my home city of Saxony now meets people from all over the world in the Carousel du Louvre. The 22 photographs show the diversity, beauty and soul of my homeland - a heartfelt project that connects my two worlds: being on the road and coming home. I tell stories in pictures and words - of faraway places and familiar landscapes. And that is precisely my motivation: to inspire people to discover new things and at the same time to see the familiar with new eyes. If you'd like to find out more about my travels, my work and my view of the world - I'd love you to join me.

BOMFORZIONÖS = SAXON FOR “GREAT”, DERIVED FROM THE FRENCH “BONNE FORCE”.

Leipzig Gewandhaus, Dresden Semperoper, Saxon State Orchestra, Chemnitz Art Collections, St. Thomas Boys Choir and Kreuzchor, Silbermann organ, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ore Mountains mining region, Chemnitz - the European Capital of Culture 2025 and much more...

The diversity of Saxon art and culture is particularly impressive here.

Be inspired by the splendor of Saxony!

Art in motion - Action Paintings by Emilio Fornieles

Emilio Fornieles, born in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 1975, is an Andalusian artist who has lived in Meissen since 2022. Known for his expressive portraits, he created an impressive live portrait of Berlin's former mayor Klaus Wowereit in 2013. Fornieles has painted celebrities such as David Bowie, Picasso and Karel Gott, whom he portrayed on camera. He received a gold medal from the Spanish king for his work and his painting hangs in the Palacio de la Zarzuela. His works are represented in museums and collections worldwide, including Germany, Italy and Portugal. Since 2018, some of his paintings have been part of the Spanish royal family's collection. Promoted by Nobel Prize winner Saramago, Fornieles is considered a representative of the new Spanish figuration.

Alexander Prinz von Sachsen Herzog zu Sachsen

Saxony is a state full of history, culture and innovation. As one of the cradles of German and European identity, it unites tradition and progress in a unique way. From the magnificent residences of the Wettin dynasty to the baroque highlights of Dresden and the ultra-modern research centers - Saxony stands for a lively combination of past and future. The historical ties between Saxony and France are deeply rooted. An outstanding example of this was the major exhibition “Splendeur de la cour de Saxe à Versailles” at the Palace of Versailles in 2006. It showed the treasures of the Wettin dynasty, many of whom were once guests at Versailles, and highlighted the close cultural ties between Saxony and France.you are cordially invited to discover Saxony with your own eyes! We look forward to welcoming you to our state. Yours

Alexander Prince of Saxony Duke of Saxony