Jena, 01.08.2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena presents ‘Players in paradise,’ an exploration of the facets of modern identity.
- Event: Zohar Fraiman – Players in paradise
- Location: Kunstsammlung Jena, Markt 7, 07743 Jena
- Period: 01.08. to 20.09.2026
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Tickets: 5 Euro / reduced 3 Euro
- Contact: 03641 498261 or via email at kunstsammlung@jena.de
The exhibition ‘Players in paradise’ offers a pointed assessment of contemporary lifestyles. Zohar Fraiman employs a visual language that deliberately plays with contrasts. The superficially saccharine design of her paintings, drawings, and installations, reminiscent of pop culture and Disney aesthetics, provides the framework for a profound critique of the mechanisms of our time.
Critique of self-optimization and the virtual world
The artist integrates numerous references from art history, Hollywood films, and social media into her works. In doing so, she critically questions how these influences shape female identity. The themes of self-optimization and the escape into a virtual existence are at the center of the discourse, with Fraiman subtly deconstructing the promises of a digital paradise.
🎭 Culture & City Life: About the Kunstsammlung Jena
The Kunstsammlung Jena, located in the historic building at the Markt, is a central venue for contemporary art in Thuringia. It serves as a forum for dialogue between the local public and supra-regional artistic positions. In addition to promoting young talent, the museum regularly provides impetus for engaging with socially relevant topics of our time.
More information on the event program can be found on the official website at www.kunstsammlung-jena.de. Interested visitors can find information on further exhibitions and guided tours, such as the anatomical collection in Jena.
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ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise
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