Exhibitions in Frankfurt

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Inspiration Struwwelpeter

Inspiration Struwwelpeter
Until Sun, Sep 13
Exhibition
Struwwelpeter-Museum

A special exhibition of contemporary artistic perspectives on Heinrich Hoffmann's classic 'Struwwelpeter', featuring new works on the museum's gallery level.

Schopenhauer and Romanticism – The Path Leads Inward

Schopenhauer and Romanticism – The Path Leads Inward
Until Sun, Sep 13
ExhibitionTalk
Deutsches Romantik-Museum

A studio exhibition exploring the young Schopenhauer's ties to Romanticism through nature philosophy, literature, music.

Haus & Hof

Haus & Hof
Until Fri, Sep 18
Exhibition
Cityhaus 1

An exhibition at the Kabinett showcasing works by Claus Bury, Frank Darius, and Simone Nieweg, exploring human-shaped landscapes.

Photo by NEOM on Unsplash

Gabriele Basilico: Near the Water

Gabriele Basilico: Near the Water
Until Fri, Sep 18
Exhibition
Cityhaus 1

A contemplative exhibition of black-and-white maritime landscapes by Italian photographer Gabriele Basilico.

Bruegel

Bruegel
Until Sun, Sep 20
Exhibition
Städel Museum

Around 45 exceptional prints based on Bruegel's drawings, revealing his genius as a print designer and storyteller.

Pieter Bruegel/Public domain.

The World Through AI

The World Through AI
Until Sun, Sep 20
Exhibition
SCHIRN Kunsthalle Frankfurt

Explore around 40 works from 30 international artists engaging with the cognitive, political and environmental dimensions of AI.

The Warsaw Uprising 1944 and its Scout Post

The Warsaw Uprising 1944 and its Scout Post
Until Sun, Sep 20
Exhibition
Geschichtsort Adlerwerke

An exhibition at the Geschichtsort Adlerwerke exploring the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and the unique scout postal service that operated during the resistance.

Photo by Tadeusz Bukowski · Licensed under Public domain

Here to Stay

Here to Stay
Until Sun, Sep 20
ExhibitionWorkshop
Open Space Frankfurt

A multimedia exhibition celebrating 20 years of the SABA scholarship, with artworks, interactive formats and a supporting programme including workshops and talks.

MISHPOCHA. The Art of Collaboration

MISHPOCHA. The Art of Collaboration
Until Sun, Sep 27
Exhibition
Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt

A pop-culture-infused interactive exhibition exploring family, community and creative collaboration, curated by Mike D of the Beastie Boys.

Town Scapes – Icons of Urban Change

Town Scapes – Icons of Urban Change
Until Sun, Oct 4
Exhibition
Historisches Museum Frankfurt

A photo collection celebrating Ursula Edelmann's century-spanning documentation of Frankfurt's post-war reconstruction and architectural evolution.

Care Machines • Vulnerable Systems

Care Machines • Vulnerable Systems
Until Thu, Oct 8
Exhibition
Ausstellungsraum Basement, UG

Group exhibition exploring the intersection of care, artificial intelligence, and vulnerability with works by Awori, Smrekar, Superflux, and Kazarova.

Animals Are Only Humans Too

Animals Are Only Humans Too
Until Sun, Oct 11
Exhibition
Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung

Discover around one hundred animal sculptures by August Gaul, one of Germany's first modern sculptors.

Greenland – Not For Sale – Kalaallit Nunaat Forever

Greenland – Not For Sale – Kalaallit Nunaat Forever
Until Sun, Oct 11
ExhibitionTalk
Frankfurter Kunstverein

A cinematic exhibition exploring Greenland's identity, climate, and geopolitics through immersive projections and the art of Julie Edel Hardenberg.

On the Edge

On the Edge
Until Thu, Oct 15
Exhibition
Ausstellungsraum Kutscherhaus, Atelierfrankfurt

A mixed-media exhibition by Saskia Schüler exploring transformation, time, and transience at Atelierfrankfurt.

W.I.M. In the Course of Time

W.I.M. In the Course of Time
Until Sun, Oct 18
Exhibition
Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum

A major exhibition celebrating Wim Wenders’ life and work, featuring scripts, photos, props, costumes, and an immersive installation by the director himself.

Sargassum: A Blessing and a Curse

Sargassum: A Blessing and a Curse
Until Sun, Oct 18
Exhibition
Senckenberg Naturmuseum

A special exhibition at Senckenberg Naturmuseum exploring the dual role of Sargassum algae as both a biodiverse habitat and an environmental problem.

Caricatura Salon #6

Caricatura Salon #6
Until Sun, Oct 18
Exhibition
Caricatura Museum Frankfurt

A special exhibition showcasing the Büchergilde Gestalterpreis, a prize for young illustrators and designers, now celebrating 25 years.

Fritz Scholder

Fritz Scholder
Until Sun, Oct 25
Exhibition
TOWER MMK

A deep dive into the artist's unflinching look at power, identity, and image-making in Native American representation.

Gaudí and the Urban Resonance Space

Gaudí and the Urban Resonance Space
Until Fri, Oct 30
Exhibition
Instituto Cervantes (Amerika Haus)

A walk-through Gaudí-inspired sculpture in the garden of the Instituto Cervantes

Photo by Alex on Unsplash

Meet Asian Art: The Awakened

Meet Asian Art: The Awakened
Until Sun, Nov 1
Exhibition
Museum Angewandte Kunst

A cabinet exhibition of Buddhist stone and bronze sculptures from China, Thailand, Tibet and Korea, drawn from the museum's own collection.

60 Years of Good Book Design

60 Years of Good Book Design
Until Sun, Nov 1
ExhibitionTalk
Museum Angewandte Kunst

The exhibition presents an exclusive selection of the Best German Book Designs from six decades, celebrating the art of book design.

What Will Be

What Will Be
Until Sun, Nov 1
Exhibition
Haus der Stadtgeschichte

An exhibition exploring the future of art through dialogue and collaboration, featuring works chosen from over 80 open-call submissions.

On Display: How Graphic Design Shapes Us

On Display: How Graphic Design Shapes Us
Until Sun, Nov 8
Exhibition
Museum Angewandte Kunst

An exhibition exploring how graphic design shapes our perception and society through contemporary design positions.

Photo by Ruth Kedar · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

High Bunker at Friedberger Anlage

High Bunker at Friedberger Anlage
Until Sun, Nov 29
Exhibition
Hochbunker

Visit a former WWII air-raid bunker that now houses exhibitions on Frankfurt's Jewish history.