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Jena, August 23, 2026 – Under the title ‘Art in Paradise,’ the Jenaer Kunstverein is hosting its annual summer festival this afternoon. Visitors can expect a diverse cultural program starting at 3:00 PM in the unique setting of the Glashaus in Paradies.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – Scientific research and artistic interpretation are currently merging at the Historisches Rathaus Jena: The interactive exhibition ‘Science meets Art: What do I see?’ invites guests to participate and explore.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – Starting today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Kunstsammlung Jena is hosting the new special exhibition ‘Players in Paradise’ by artist Zohar Fraiman. Featuring large-format paintings, delicate drawings, and spatial installations, the exhibition offers a multi-layered reflection on modern role models and the construction of identity.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The photo exhibition by Frank Gaudlitz opens today, Wednesday, at the Kunstsammlung Jena and will be on display until September 20, 2026.
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.
Jena, July 24, 2026 – The new exhibition ‘Players in paradise’ by artist Zohar Fraiman opens today, Friday, at the Kunstsammlung Jena.
The interactive exhibition ‘Science meets Art: What do I see?’ at the Historisches Rathaus Jena invites visitors to interpret micro-images from solar research.
Jena, July 19, 2026: With the exhibition ‘grown and cast’ (gewachsen und gegossen), the Jenaer Kunstverein presents an extensive showcase of the renowned Thuringian sculptor Beate Debus. The large-format bronze sculptures will be on display in the Botanical Gardens from July 19 to October 22, 2026.
Jena, July 19, 2026. The Imaginata is currently hosting a special exhibition: The mechanical miniatures by Italian artist Stoccafisso impress with their interactive design.
The Frommannscher Skulpturen Garten hosts the new open-air exhibition ‘lucide’ by artist Cornelia Weihe today and tomorrow, featuring delicate steel sculptures that engage in a direct dialogue with the surrounding nature.