When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be seen from June 20 to September 20, 2026, at the Jena Art Collection. The listed date is September 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Where is the Jena Art Collection located?

The Jena Art Collection is located at Markt 7 in 07743 Jena, directly on the north side of the historic market square.

How much is the admission fee?

The admission fee is 5 Euros, reduced to 3 Euros.

Are there guided tours and educational programs?

Yes, the Municipal Museums Jena offer extensive educational programs as well as guided tours for adults, children, and youth groups related to their exhibitions.

What are the opening hours?

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

How do I get there best?

The building is centrally located in Jena's old town. Parking spaces and stops of Jena's public transport are within walking distance.

ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise

Name: ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise
Start: 2026-09-13T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise: Painting between glamour, critique, and digital presence

The Jena Art Collection presents an exhibition titled ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise, which examines women's contemporary life with a sharp eye and vibrant color. Fraiman's works combine painting, drawings, and installations into an artistic experience where art history, pop culture, series imagery, and Hollywood iconography collide. The presentation runs from June 20 to September 20, 2026; the scheduled event is on September 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM. ([kunstsammlung-jena.de](https://www.kunstsammlung-jena.de/de//1042935?utm_source=openai))

Between self-presentation and image culture

Zohar Fraiman, born in Jerusalem in 1987 and living and working in Berlin since 2009, explores in her painting the logics of digital self-presentation, female stereotypes, and virtual identity formation. Her visual worlds arise from the tension between humor and analysis, between exaggerated glamour and precise observation of the present. Art historical references are not used decoratively but are visible as a supporting structure of a complex, collage-like way of thinking about images. ([zoharfraiman.com](https://zoharfraiman.com/biography/?utm_source=openai))

Colorfulness with a critical undertone

What appears playful and almost sugary at first glance unfolds a distinct ambivalence upon closer examination of the works. Fraiman's vibrant colors, clear forms, and often female-coded figures create an exhibition atmosphere between seduction and skepticism. Themes such as self-optimization, consumption, digital omnipresence, and Disney fantasies are not romanticized here but are readable as a symptom of a media-shaped present. The Jena Art Collection explicitly refers to Fraiman's works as an examination of today's media world and the connection of classical image formats with installations. ([kunstsammlung-jena.de](https://www.kunstsammlung-jena.de/de//1042935?utm_source=openai))

Art historical references and contemporary relevance

Fraiman's painting stands in a dynamic dialogue with the history of images. Her references to Botticelli, Balthus, and Modigliani, as well as to pop figures and animated worlds, open a space where aesthetic experience and cultural criticism intertwine. The strength of this exhibition lies precisely in this: it is not just a showcase of beautiful surfaces but a reflective inquiry into image production in the age of social media. The fact that Fraiman's works have been shown internationally, including at the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig, the Petach Tikva Museum of Art, and the National Gallery Bucharest, underscores their relevance in the discourse of contemporary art. ([kunstsammlung-jena.de](https://www.kunstsammlung-jena.de/de//1042935?utm_source=openai))

The Jena Art Collection as a place of dialogue

The Jena Art Collection sees itself as a place for visual arts, contemporary art, and art historical references. With around 5,000 to 6,000 works in painting, graphic art, sculpture, and object art, it provides a fitting framework for Fraiman's work, which navigates between image tradition and contemporary media critique. The building is located directly at the historic market square, open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and offers educational programs and guided tours. Travel and parking options are clearly arranged: the establishment is located at Markt 7, with stops and parking spaces within walking distance. ([museen-jena.de](https://www.museen-jena.de/de/unsere_haeuser/719039?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise is an exhibition for all who wish to experience painting not only as a visual act but as a precise observation of our present. Between art historical depth, pop cultural abundance, and analytical sharpness, a visit emerges that resonates. Anyone interested in contemporary art, exhibition atmosphere, and cultural education should see this presentation live at the Jena Art Collection. ([kunstsammlung-jena.de](https://www.kunstsammlung-jena.de/de//1042935?utm_source=openai))