How Private Images Make Everyday Life and Jena Visible

„Everyone Photographing? Everyday and Amateur Photography in Jena“ is a temporary exhibition at the Jena City Museum. It is dedicated to photography from everyday life and amateur photography in Jena.

The focus is therefore on a photographic view of ordinary life: personal shots, private perspectives, and images that are created outside of professional photography. The exhibition invites visitors to consider photography not only as an art form but also as part of individual memory and local history.

Photography from Everyday Life

The exhibition title raises a straightforward question: Who actually takes photographs? The presentation takes this question as its starting point and focuses on people who capture their everyday life, their surroundings, or special moments with the camera. In this way, amateur photography becomes visible as an expression of personal interests and as a component of the photographic culture in Jena.

Visitors can look forward to an exhibition that connects a local reference with a generally understandable theme. The displayed contents make it clear that photographic images do not exclusively arise in studios, galleries, or through professional image creators. Private shots can also tell stories and provide insights into a city and its inhabitants.

Exhibition Period and Visit

The temporary exhibition can be seen from September 4 to December 30, 2026 at the Jena City Museum. Visiting is suitable for all those interested in photography, everyday history, and the development of local visual worlds.

Concrete information on admission prices, opening hours, accessibility, and special accompanying events is not included in this event information. Interested parties should check these details directly with the Jena City Museum before their visit. Since the exhibition takes place indoors in the museum, it can be visited regardless of the weather.