Jena, 26.07.2026: Starting today, the Kunstsammlung Jena is hosting a special exhibition tour. Titled “Staging & Identity – Images of Humanity,” the exhibition juxtaposes the works of two distinct artistic positions.
- Event: Dual tour of the exhibitions by Zohar Fraiman & Frank Gaudlitz
- Location: Kunstsammlung Jena, Markt 7, 07743 Jena
- Dates: 26.07., 30.08., 13.09., and 20.09.2026 (11:00 AM – 12:15 PM each)
- Admission & Prices: 26.07., 30.08. & 13.09.: Free museum admission, tour fee 3 € (reduced 2 €); 20.09.: 8 € (reduced 6 €)
- Registration/Contact: Tel. 03641 498250 | E-Mail: kunstsammlung@jena.de | Web: www.kunstsammlung-jena.de
Digital Aesthetics Meet Documentary Photography
The approximately 70-minute tour across two floors contrasts the opposing working methods of the two artists. The works of Zohar Fraiman operate within a field of exuberant, painterly imagery. Fraiman combines digital media, consumer aesthetics, and pop culture with references to art history. Her mostly female figures illustrate an identity that is not fixed, but constantly reshaped by filters, role models, and virtual influences.
In contrast, there is the documentary objectivity of Frank Gaudlitz. The photographer works on long-term observations spanning many years, capturing social and political transformations in Eastern Europe, Russia, and South America. While Fraiman creates a condensed contemporary aesthetic, Gaudlitz focuses on historical depth of field and real-world upheavals.
Service & Dates for the Dual Tours
Interested visitors can explore the exhibition duo on the following Sundays from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM as part of the dual tour:
- Sunday, July 26, 2026: Free admission (last Sunday of the month), tour 3 € / 2 €
- Sunday, August 30, 2026: Free admission (last Sunday of the month), tour 3 € / 2 €
- Sunday, September 13, 2026: Free admission (Open Monument Day), tour 3 € / 2 €
- Sunday, September 20, 2026: Finissage tour at regular admission price (8 € / 6 €)
Background: The Kunstsammlung Jena at the Market
The Kunstsammlung Jena, located in the historic building ensemble directly at the Jenaer Marktplatz, regularly presents significant positions of contemporary art as well as historical exhibitions. By combining two contrasting media – painting with a digital focus on one hand and long-term photography projects on the other – the venue at Markt 7 offers a reflective insight into the mutability of the human self-image.
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Staging & Identity – Images of Humanity
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