“Closed since December 2022” might sound like the end of a story. It is just a new chapter for the T\u00fcbke Stiftung. The T\u00fcbke Stiftung has a rich history here in Leipzig. It is dedicated to preserving the legacy of artist Werner T\u00fcbke.
Werner T\u00fcbke was a significant artist from Leipzig. He lived and worked in this very building from 1977 until his death in 2004. This is Springerstra\u00dfe 5. This villa is more than just a building. It is the former “T\u00fcbke Villa”. It was his home and studio.
Werner T\u00fcbke wanted to preserve his artistic achievements. Before he died, he gave his personal archive to the German National Museum in Nuremberg. This archive includes documents, exhibition catalogs, and reproductions. After Werner T\u00fcbke’s death, his widow, Brigitte T\u00fcbke-Schellenberger, donated a significant collection of his art. This included 19 paintings and 67 drawings. There were also 214 printed graphics and 16 watercolors. She did this to honor her husband’s wishes. It also adhered to inheritance law.
The T\u00fcbke Stiftung officially opened in May 2006. It welcomed the public in December of the same year. The exhibition was located on the third floor. It was in Werner T\u00fcbke’s former studio. Visitors could see a comprehensive view of his life and work. The collection highlighted every phase of Werner T\u00fcbke’s artistic journey. It showed everything from early watercolors to his last, unfinished painting. These works spanned from 1936 to 2003.
The “Traditionsecke” offered a more personal glimpse into T\u00fcbke’s life. This special room displayed selected personal items and working materials. These items provided insight into his daily routines.
The T\u00fcbke Stiftung is committed to remembering. It is dedicated to preserving and managing Werner T\u00fcbke’s artistic heritage. Leipzig was his chosen hometown. The Culture Department of Leipzig supports the T\u00fcbke Stiftung. So do the Museum of Art, the Panorama Museum Bad Frankenhausen, and the University of Leipzig.
The T\u00fcbke Villa itself has a history. It was built in 1905 and 1906 in the Jugendstil style. Over the years, the house had several owners. In 1977, Werner T\u00fcbke moved in with his third wife, Brigitte T\u00fcbke-Schellenberger. The family lived on the ground floor and second floor. Werner T\u00fcbke set up his artist’s studio on the second floor. In 1988, the Ministry for Culture of the GDR converted the villa into a “residential and studio house with a museum character”. The conversion was completed in July 1989. It coincided with Werner T\u00fcbke’s 60th birthday. The remodeling met the artist’s security needs. The extension created the studio where Werner T\u00fcbke worked until his death in 2004.
After Werner T\u00fcbke’s death, Karl Schwind bought the property. He renovated it to preserve its historic character. He reopened it in 2006.
In May 2006, Werner T\u00fcbke’s widow, Brigitte T\u00fcbke-Schellenberger, established the T\u00fcbke Stiftung Leipzig. It moved into the T\u00fcbke Villa in December of the same year. Brigitte T\u00fcbke-Schellenberger provided the foundation with significant artwork. This donation included paintings, drawings, watercolors, and his complete graphic works.
As of December 2022, the T\u00fcbke Stiftung has moved. It is now located at the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig. The collection will be displayed in rotating exhibits during museum hours. The T\u00fcbke Stiftung continues its mission. It preserves and promotes the art of Werner T\u00fcbke for future generations.