When does the double tour take place?

On 20.09.2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jena Art Collection. The tour lasts about 70 minutes.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is in the foyer near the ticket area of the Jena Art Collection.

How much is the admission fee?

For 20.09.2026 the regular ticket price is 8 Euros, reduced 6 Euros.

How do I get to the Jena Art Collection?

The Jena Art Collection is located at the historic marketplace in Jena. Nearby, there are bus and tram stops as well as parking options.

Is the exhibition suitable for a shorter visit?

Yes, the double tour is designed for about 70 minutes and is well-suited for a compact exhibition visit.

Is there information on opening hours and mediation?

The Jena Art Collection is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers art mediation as well as other museum education opportunities.

Two Artists, One View on Identity: Jena Shows Images of Our Now

Name: Staging & Identity - Images of Humans
Start: 2026-09-20T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T14:15:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

When Images Reshape Identity

At the Jena Art Collection, the double tour Staging & Identity - Images of Humans brings together two very different languages of images: the exuberant, color-intensive painting of Zohar Fraiman and the long-developed photographic work of Frank Gaudlitz. Together, they provide a precise view of the present, self-image, and social change.

Between Pop Culture, Art History, and Digital Self-Presentation

Zohar Fraiman works with painterly condensation, superimposition, and a visual vocabulary that intertwines art history, digital media, and pop aesthetics. Her figures seem to be constructed from filters, role models, and cultural snippets. This creates an imagery that is both playful and analytical: the portrait becomes a stage where identity is revealed as a continuous construction.

The exhibition sharpens the eye for the mechanisms by which the self is organized today in images. Fraiman's work combines figurative painting with irony, color drama, and a dense, almost overflowing composition. In this lies the aesthetic power of this position: The image is never just a surface but becomes a space for thought about self-staging and cultural attributions.

Frank Gaudlitz and the Depth of the Documentary

In contrast, Frank Gaudlitz presents a photographic practice that thrives on long-term observation, travel, and historical reflection. His works document societal and political upheavals in Eastern Europe, Russia, and South America, gaining their impact through proximity, patience, and accuracy. Here, photography becomes a medium of historical experience, an archive of time, movement, and change.

In interaction with Fraiman's contemporary painting, a rich artistic experience emerges. Both positions question the human in the image, but in fundamentally different ways: as construction, as testimony, as fragment, and as trace. This is exactly what gives the double tour its museum density.

The Art Experience at the Jena Art Collection

The Jena Art Collection showcases contemporary art through its changing program in an institution that is well-equipped with painting, photography, video, sculpture, and object art. The tour over two floors lasts about 70 minutes and starts in the foyer near the ticket area. The exhibition location at the historic marketplace connects the art experience with a prominent urban location and clear museum education orientation.

Especially appealing is the combination of exhibition atmosphere and content depth: Here, artwork observation, art communication, and a contemporary diagnosis meet, reaching beyond the individual image. For those who want to understand identity, image culture, and the language of contemporary art, this tour offers a concentrated approach.

Conclusion: This double tour promises a precise, inspiring look at the relationship between image and person. Between painting and photography, between staging and documentation, an exhibition visit arises that touches aesthetically and resonates intellectually. A visit to the Jena Art Collection is particularly worthwhile here.