Dostoevsky's Material in Images: Art and Literature at Villa Rosenthal

The Villa Rosenthal in Jena presents the exhibition “The Grand Inquisitor – Images by Bettina Schünemann after Fyodor Dostoevsky”. The focus is on the visual engagement of the artist Bettina Schünemann with the well-known material from Fyodor Dostoevsky's work.

The exhibition connects literature and fine arts. Schünemann’s works draw on Dostoevsky’s “The Grand Inquisitor” and translate the literary starting point into her own visual language. Visitors can engage with this artistic interpretation at Villa Rosenthal and experience the material from a visual perspective.

Exhibition at Villa Rosenthal

The exhibition will be opened at Villa Rosenthal, Mälzerstraße 11 in Jena. The historic event house provides the setting for the presentation of the images. The show is aimed at all those interested in art, literature, and the connection between both forms of expression.

The title refers to Dostoevsky's “The Grand Inquisitor” and makes it clear that the works presented are to be understood as independent artistic interpretations. The exhibition invites visitors to take their time with the images and explore the relationship between the literary motif and visual art.

Important Information for the Visit

• Location: Villa Rosenthal, Mälzerstraße 11, Jena
• Opening: October 13, 2026
• Admission: free
• Opening Hours: Not specified in the provided information

As no further information about opening hours, tours, or accompanying programs is available, it is advisable to check the information from Villa Rosenthal before visiting. Admission to the exhibition is free. The presentation takes place in the rooms of Villa Rosenthal and is therefore independent of the weather.

With her exhibition, Bettina Schünemann creates access to a literary-philosophical material through the means of art. Villa Rosenthal invites you to discover this special connection between Dostoevsky and contemporary image interpretation in Jena.