When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 09/10/2026 at 10:00 AM and will be on display until 09/20/2026 at the Jena Art Collection.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 5 Euro, reduced 3 Euro.

Where is the Jena Art Collection located?

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

What art forms are presented in the exhibition?

Painting, drawings, and installations are on display.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, the theme is visually engaging and accessible and is also suitable for culture-interested families.

Is there information about guided tours?

The Jena Art Collection offers mediation and accompanying offers; specific tour information will follow on the official pages.

Color frenzy and pop icons: Zohar Fraiman enchants today in Jena

Name: ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise
Start: 2026-09-10T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

Between pop, art history and digital presence: Zohar Fraiman at the Jena Art Collection

With Players in paradise, the Jena Art Collection presents an exhibition that condenses painting, drawing, and installation into an equally color-intensive and critical art experience. Zohar Fraiman connects motifs from art history with imagery from pop culture, series, Disney, and the logics of social media. This results in an exhibition that questions the present female self-images as precisely as it is poetically.

A visual space full of references and frictions

Fraiman's works unfold in vibrant colors, smooth surfaces, and carefully composed visual spaces. Her figures appear familiar yet transcendent. The artist negotiates questions of identity, role, and staging between self-optimization, virtual existence, and fantasy worlds. It is precisely this tension that makes engaging with the works so appealing: The eye follows decorative stimuli while the gaze simultaneously recognizes the critical undertones.

Art historical references with contemporary sharpness

The exhibition places Fraiman's visual language in a dense art historical context. The official presentation points to references to Botticelli, Balthus, and Modigliani, while also engaging in a playful interaction with celebrities, cartoon characters, and Disney icons. This mixture creates a multifaceted visual narrative, where classical painting meets media culture. Thus, the exhibition becomes a place of aesthetic experience, where questions of originality, staging, and female self-perception overlap.

Jena Art Collection as a place for contemporary art

The Jena Art Collection stands for a curated program that makes contemporary art visible in a city with a vibrant art history. The exhibition space in the historic center of Jena provides a concentrated setting for engaging with current visual languages. For visitors, this not only results in a museum visit but also fosters a cultural dialogue between collection, city, and zeitgeist.

Family-friendly, educational, accessible

The exhibition is suitable for anyone who wants to experience contemporary painting with educational value. The Jena Art Collection also supports the theme with mediation offers that are particularly interesting for younger visitors. This transforms the exhibition visit into an accessible approach to cultural education that promotes both curiosity and reflection.

Conclusion

Players in paradise is a worthwhile exhibition for anyone wanting to discover today's painting in the tension between pop culture, art history, and digital reality. Those seeking powerful colors, intelligent image critique, and an atmospheric presentation should definitely experience this exhibition live at the Jena Art Collection.