Jena, 07.07.2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena is presenting a new special exhibition by photographer Frank Gaudlitz starting today. The exhibition focuses on profound portraits and documentation from Eastern Europe and South America.
- What: Photo exhibition “Frank Gaudlitz”
- When: July 7 to September 20, 2026, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Kunstsammlung Jena, Markt 7, 07743 Jena
- Admission: 5.00 euros (reduced 3.00 euros)
- Contact: Tel. 03641 498261 | E-mail: kunstsammlung@jena.de | Web: www.kunstsammlung-jena.de
The exhibition impressively demonstrates that for Frank Gaudlitz, traveling and photography are an inseparable unity. His series on Eastern Europe and South America address the real-life situations of the people on-site as well as current events in the tension between reality and staging.
Encounters on equal footing
The photographer’s working method is particularly noteworthy: Gaudlitz consciously seeks proximity to his subjects and exposes himself to difficult living conditions in the process. As a result, he always meets people on equal footing and creates touching, authentic images from a historical and social moment.
The exhibition enriches the city’s summer cultural program, which also includes the concurrent exhibition “lucide” in the Frommannscher Garten.
🎭 The Kunstsammlung Jena in a cultural context
The Kunstsammlung Jena at Markt 7 is one of the central pillars of the city’s cultural life. With its high-caliber temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, the institution regularly attracts art enthusiasts from all over Thuringia and promotes discourse on socially relevant topics.
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FRANK GAUDLITZ
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