"We must first think of something which we can use to compete with the large cities.”
Prof. Hardy Geyer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Merseburg

"The IBA cannot achieve over night what was not possible in 40 years”
Holger Leidel owner of the Tiefer Keller gallery and Chairman of the association Merkunst e. V.

"The important thing is to find partners and to support citizens’ commitment.”
Dr. Barbara Kaaden, Mayor and Director of the Urban Development Office