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ABF-Student

Symbol of the Workers' Student Movement in Dresden

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The ABF Student was created by Wilhelm Landgraf between 1953 and 1955. This stone sculpture commemorates the worker-students and serves as a stairway endpoint. It stands as a testament to the educational movements in East Germany.

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The statue serves as a stairway endpoint.

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Founded: 1953–1955

Guided Story

As you stand before the ABF Student statue, take a moment to appreciate this stone sculpture crafted by Wilhelm Landgraf between 1953 and 1955. It commemorates the worker-students and stands as a testament to the educational movements in East Germany. Look closely, and you'll notice it serves as a stairway endpoint. Just nine meters to the north, you'll find the ABF Studentin, another piece by Landgraf. Together, these sculptures weave an important narrative of culture and change at Weberplatz. This statue invites you to reflect on the significance of education and transformation in the DDR.