When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition will be on display from September 11, 2026, at the Jena Art Collection. The opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

How much is the admission?

Admission to the artist talk is free. For the exhibition, a regular admission fee applies as per available information; precise details can be obtained from the Jena Art Collection.

Is there a supplementary program?

Yes, there will be a public artist talk with Frank Gaudlitz on September 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Information regarding accessibility should be checked directly with the Jena Art Collection before the visit.

How do I get to the Jena Art Collection?

The Jena Art Collection is located at Market 7 in 07743 Jena. It is advisable to use the city center and public pathways around the marketplace for travel.

How long does a visit take approximately?

For a leisurely tour through the exhibition, it is recommended to allocate about one to two hours, depending on interest.

Frank Gaudlitz brings people, spaces, and history into touching image worlds

Name: FRANK GAUDLITZ – Between Times
Start: 2026-09-11T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-11T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

Frank Gaudlitz at the Jena Art Collection: Photography between Intimacy, History, and Present

With the exhibition Frank Gaudlitz. Between Times, the Jena Art Collection presents an incisive look at photography as an artistic and social exploration. The retrospective spans from early works to the present, connecting series from Eastern Europe and South America into a multifaceted artistic experience. At the center are people, their life situations, their dignity, and the question of how reality becomes visible in the image. The exhibition runs until September 20, 2026 at the Jena Art Collection. ([blog.jena.de](https://blog.jena.de/jenakultur/2026/09/06/fuer-mich-war-sie-sofort-die-madonna-der-portraetserie/))

Photography as Testimony and Encounter

Frank Gaudlitz has been working for decades with a stance of closeness. His visual language does not emerge from distance, but from observation, presence, and a precise sensitivity to social realities. The exhibition makes this method understandable: portraits, travel images, and documentary sequences open up the space for a contemplation of the work that makes photography as cultural education tangible. Gaudlitz studied at the Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig under Arno Fischer and has emerged with projects related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and South America; his works have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions. ([frank-gaudlitz.de](https://frank-gaudlitz.de/03_vita/vita_01.htm?utm_source=openai))

An Exhibition with a Chronological View and Strong Spatial Impact

The Jena presentation relies on a clear dramaturgy: white walls, then an intense color space, along with sequences of images transitioning from black and white to color works. This creates an exhibition atmosphere where life paths, places, and political upheavals intertwine. Particularly striking are the portraits and the so-called Books of Wishes, which expand the documentary view by a poetic level. The Jena Art Collection has over 10,000 works and showcases a broad art historical profile with its focus on painting, graphics, photography, video, sculpture, and object art. ([blog.jena.de](https://blog.jena.de/jenakultur/2026/09/06/fuer-mich-war-sie-sofort-die-madonna-der-portraetserie/))

Public Tour and Museum Context

The exhibition includes a public artist talk on September 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Jena Art Collection; admission is free. The collection is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays; the entrance closes 30 minutes before closing time. This makes the visit suitable for everyone who wants to understand photography not just as an observation, but in its art historical and social context. ([museen-jena.de](https://www.museen-jena.de/de/1050915?template_id=6073))

Conclusion

Frank Gaudlitz. Between Times is an exhibition for all who wish to experience photography as an encounter with people, places, and history. It combines documentary precision with emotional depth and makes visible how strongly a photographic image can be supported by empathy, contemporary history, and artistic stance. A visit to the Jena Art Collection is definitely worth it. ([blog.jena.de](https://blog.jena.de/jenakultur/2026/09/06/fuer-mich-war-sie-sofort-die-madonna-der-portraetserie/))