Jena, July 3, 2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena is launching a new special exhibition today, Friday, featuring the renowned photographer Frank Gaudlitz. Titled simply “FRANK GAUDLITZ,” the exhibition is dedicated to the artist’s profound travel photography, which focuses in particular on social realities in Eastern Europe and South America.
- What: Photo exhibition “FRANK GAUDLITZ”
- When: July 3 to September 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (on exhibition days)
- Where: Kunstsammlung Jena, Markt 7, 07743 Jena
People in Focus: Between Eastern Europe and South America
For Frank Gaudlitz, travel and photography form an inseparable unit. The works shown in Jena focus essentially on his well-known photo series created in various regions of Eastern Europe and South America. In his images, Gaudlitz addresses the often challenging living conditions of the people on-site, as well as the tension between unvarnished reality and deliberate staging. Current events are also frequently incorporated into his motifs.
What is special about Gaudlitz’s working method is the deliberate establishment of a close connection with his subjects. By exposing himself to difficult living conditions, he always meets people on equal terms. His works document the human being in a very specific historical and social moment.
Exhibition Dates and Details
The exhibition is open to visitors daily from July 3, except Mondays. Those wishing to use the upcoming weekend for a cultural excursion can visit the Kunstsammlung from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For those looking for further activities for their days off in addition to the museum visit, our current weekend excursion tips provide further inspiration for the region.
🎭 Culture & City Life: The Kunstsammlung Jena
The Kunstsammlung Jena is located in the historic “Göhre” building directly on the Jena market square. With its striking architecture, the late Gothic building provides a fitting setting for contemporary art presentations. As a permanent institution in Jena’s cultural life, the Kunstsammlung regularly dedicates itself to internationally relevant photography and art projects, attracting visitors from far beyond the city limits.
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