Jena, August 30, 2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena is offering a dual guided tour that provides an in-depth look at two current exhibitions. The focus is on the works of Zohar Fraiman and Frank Gaudlitz, which could hardly be more different.
- What: Dual guided tour through the exhibitions of Zohar Fraiman and Frank Gaudlitz
- When: Sundays (August 30, September 13, and September 20, 2026), starting at 11:00 AM each day
- Where: Kunstsammlung Jena, Markt 7, 07743 Jena (Meeting point: Foyer, ticket counter)
- Contact & Reservation: Phone: 03641 498250, E-Mail: kunstsammlung@jena.de
Two Opposing Artistic Approaches in Dialogue
The approximately 70-minute tour across two floors confronts visitors with two completely contrasting visual strategies. Zohar Fraiman creates an exuberant, highly condensed visual world. Her works blend art history, pop culture, digital media, and consumer aesthetics into dense scenes. Her mostly female protagonists move in a fluid space where identity is permanently reassembled through filters, role models, and cultural fragments.
In contrast, there is the documentary and photographic work of Frank Gaudlitz. His works are based on long-term observations and great historical depth of field. Over several decades, Gaudlitz has documented social and political upheavals, particularly in Eastern Europe, Russia, and South America. While Fraiman’s painting provides a digital diagnosis of the present, Gaudlitz focuses on the real, documentary recording of historical transformation processes.
Special Pricing Regulations on Event Days
Different conditions apply for participation in the tours on the respective dates:
- August 30 & September 13, 2026: Since regular museum admission is waived on these days (last Sunday of the month and Heritage Day, respectively), only a reduced tour fee of 2 euros (full price and reduced) applies.
- September 20, 2026 (last day of the exhibition): On this date, the regular ticket price of the Kunstsammlung applies (8 euros or 6 euros reduced).
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Background: The Kunstsammlung Jena
Located in the heart of the city at the market square, the Kunstsammlung Jena is a central venue for visual arts and cultural exchange in Thuringia. In addition to changing special exhibitions on contemporary art and classical modernism, the museum preserves significant graphic collections and fosters regional and international artistic dialogue.
Reservations for the tours are recommended by phone at 03641 498250 or via email at kunstsammlung@jena.de. Further information can be found on the official website at www.kunstsammlung-jena.de.
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