When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be experienced on 13.09.2026 from 10:00 AM at the Art Collection Jena.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is 5 Euro, reduced 3 Euro.

Where is the Art Collection Jena located?

The Art Collection Jena is located at Markt 7 in 07743 Jena.

Are there guided tours or educational programs?

Yes, the Art Collection Jena offers various educational programs including guided tours, workshops, family Sundays, and an open museum workshop during ongoing exhibitions.

What are the opening hours?

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

Is the exhibition suitable for a short visit?

Yes, the exhibition can be well combined with a tour through the Art Collection Jena and is suitable for both in-depth viewing and a shorter cultural visit.

Frank Gaudlitz in Jena: Photographs Between History, Intimacy, and Worldview

Name: FRANK GAUDLITZ – Between Times
Start: 2026-09-13T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

Frank Gaudlitz at the Art Collection Jena: Photography as Memory, Time Image, and Encounter

The exhibition Frank Gaudlitz – Between Times leads into the compelling visual world of a photographer who understands travel not as a backdrop but as an artistic method. At the Art Collection Jena, an art experience unfolds that makes historical upheavals, social realities, and personal encounters visible in concentrated photographs.

Long-term Projects with Historical Depth

Gaudlitz works in photographic series that develop over decades and focus on regions such as Eastern Europe, Russia, and South America. The exhibition shows how closely documentary photography, portrait art, and social observation are connected in his work. His images not only negotiate places but also conditions: political shifts, economic breaks, and individual life paths.

Portrait, Intimacy, and Social Reality

Gaudlitz's attentive portrait work is particularly striking. He approaches his subjects with great presence and respectful distance simultaneously. Thus, photographs are created that do not rely on quick effects but rather on contemplative viewing, endurance, and aesthetic experience. The person appears therein as a witness of their time – in a historical and social momentum that charges each shot with tension.

Between Travel, Research, and Artistic Form

The span of the exhibition from 1986 to 2026 opens a broad view of a photographic oeuvre that draws from long-term observation, precise composition, and a pronounced sensitivity to social situations. From images taken in the Soviet Union to series on Russia and portraits of refugees, a visual language emerges that does not smooth out reality but condenses it. Light, space, and body become carriers of history.

The Art Collection Jena as a Suitable Resonance Space

The Art Collection Jena, part of the Jena City Museums, offers the right framework for this exhibition. With its focus on 20th-century art and contemporary positions, it connects art historical classification with cultural education. Tours and museum educational offerings complement the visit and deepen the access to photographic art, image analysis, and contemporary issues.

Conclusion

Frank Gaudlitz – Between Times is an exhibition for all who wish to experience photography as a precise observation of the world. The works connect travel, contemporary history, and portrait into an impressive visual narrative. Anyone interested in artistic photography, social transformation, and intensive visual spaces should definitely visit this exhibition in Jena live.