When does the exhibition start

The opening or the specified date is on 09.16.2026 at 10:00 AM in the Jena Art Collection.

How much is the admission fee

The admission fee is 5 euros, reduced 3 euros.

What are the opening hours of the Jena Art Collection

Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays. Entry ends 30 minutes before closing.

Is the exhibition suitable for families or art enthusiasts

Yes, the exhibition is aimed at art enthusiasts who appreciate contemporary painting, pop culture, and art historical references.

Are there museum educational offerings

The Jena Art Collection lists art salons and museum workshops as museum educational formats.

What is the address of the venue

Jena Art Collection, Markt 7, 07743 Jena.

Zohar Fraiman transforms digital longing into vibrant painting and sharp image critique

Name: ZOHAR FRAIMAN. Players in paradise
Start: 2026-09-16T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstsammlung Jena

Between Glamour, Critique, and Art History: Zohar Fraiman in Jena

With Players in paradise, the Jena Art Collection presents an exhibition that transforms painting, drawing, and installation into a captivating yet precise image of the present. Zohar Fraiman explores digital self-presentation, female stereotypes, and the visual worlds of pop culture, series, and Hollywood with a style that oscillates between irony and art historical reflection. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Jena Art Collection at Markt 7 in Jena; admission costs 5 euros, reduced 3 euros. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1043186?template_id=5951))

A Painting that Dissects the Now

Fraiman's works emerge from a concentrated observation of the present. Her images address self-optimization, virtual existence, and cultural longings with bright colors, smooth surfaces, and a visual language that consciously connects with the aesthetics of the digital everyday. The artist, born in Jerusalem and living and working in Berlin, examines in her paintings how identity is constructed and retold in social networks. ([zoharfraiman.com](https://zoharfraiman.com/biography/))

Art History Meets Pop Culture

The exciting aspect of Fraiman's work lies in the condensation of art historical quotes and contemporary media images. Her collage-like compositions open up a space where classical painting meets Disney fantasies, internet icons, and the visual logic of Instagram and TikTok. This connection gives the exhibition a special tension: it is both an aesthetic experience and a media-critical examination of the works. ([zoharfraiman.com](https://zoharfraiman.com/biography/))

The Exhibition at the Jena Art Collection

The Jena Art Collection showcases temporary exhibitions related to Classical Modernism and sees itself as a place of lively cultural education. For visitors, it is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM, closed on Mondays; entry ends 30 minutes before closing. The collection also offers museum educational formats such as art salons and museum workshops. ([kunstsammlung-jena.de](https://www.kunstsammlung-jena.de/de/719093))

Spaces for Accurate Perception

In the exhibition atmosphere of Jena, Fraiman's work unfolds its full effect: Between picture plane and space, between intense presence and art historical depth, an art experience emerges that goes far beyond mere illustration. Those who engage with this examination of the works encounter a painting that appears playful yet simultaneously reveals the mechanisms of visual self-assurance. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1043186?template_id=5951))

Conclusion

Players in paradise promises an intense tour through the visual worlds of the digital present, where longing, self-image, and cultural memory intersect. This exhibition is worth the visit for anyone who wants not just to see contemporary painting but to read and experience it anew in the museum. Definitely see it live. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1043186?template_id=5951))