When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for 20.09.2026 from 10:00 AM.

Where is the Art Collection Jena located?

The Art Collection Jena is located at Markt 7 in 07743 Jena, right in the city center.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 5 euros, reduced is 3 euros.

Are there any hints about guided tours or art education?

Yes, the Art Collection Jena offers guided tours and art educational formats. Inquiries for groups can be made through the art education.

Is it possible to arrive by public transport?

Yes, several bus and tram stops are located near the museum.

What are the opening hours?

The Art Collection Jena is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays.

Frank Gaudlitz shows photography between world travel and quiet presence in Jena

Name: FRANK GAUDLITZ - Art Collection Jena Jena 2026
Start: 2026-09-20T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

Frank Gaudlitz in the Art Collection Jena: Photography as a Journey through Time and Reality

The Art Collection Jena dedicates an exhibition to Frank Gaudlitz, making photography perceptible as precise observation and as an existential approach. His series on Eastern Europe and South America open the view on people, spaces, and historical tensions without losing the distance of the documentary.

Between Intimacy and Global View

Gaudlitz works with a clear, concentrated visual language. His photographs depict life situations, social realities, and moments of staging with great calm. It is precisely from this that the intensity emerges that characterizes good art: the images refuse quick effects and unfold their impact in the precise examination of the work.

Photography as a Timestamp

The exhibition focuses on works from Eastern Europe and South America. There, questions of identity, everyday life, memory, and present converge. Frank Gaudlitz understands people as part of a historical and social context. This attitude shapes both his long-term observations and the closeness to his motives, which can be immediately felt in the portraits and scenes.

Exhibition Atmosphere in Jena

In the spaces of the Art Collection Jena, the photographs unfold a quiet, contemplative presence. Light, image format, and hanging direct the gaze to details, gestures, and backgrounds. Thus, the exhibition becomes an art experience that connects photographic art, cultural education, and art historical contextualization.

What Visitors Can Expect

Frank Gaudlitz invites you to an exhibition that is equally visually strong and reflective. Those interested in contemporary photography, social issues, and international visual worlds will find an exhibition of high contemporary relevance here. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not only see art but think through it as an aesthetic experience.