Talks in Frankfurt

A sweeping display of the Austrian abstract painter’s richly coloured canvases, paired with guided tours, performances, and a seven-part film series at the Caligari cinema.

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

Four networking evenings for Frankfurt residents interested in volunteering, with discussion and free training opportunities.

A solo exhibition at the Caricatura Museum showcasing the cartoons, comics, paintings, photos, and object art of Katharina Greve, from her 2009 debut to recent works.

Berlin theatre collective andcompany&Co. presents a hybrid lecture‑concert and live radio play that plunges into the fog of contemporary hyperpolitics.

A philosophical evening about Michael Ende’s classic ‘Momo’, exploring time, society and what really matters.

Iron Maiden's legendary drummer brings his spoken-word tour to Frankfurt, sharing stories from his upcoming autobiography in a charismatic mix of talk and stand-up.

A poetic film essay exploring Japanese Butoh dance, followed by a Q&A with director Alisa Berger.

Lutz Seiler in conversation about his novel following a mysterious journey across Europe and Central Asia.

A talk presenting fresh research on how digital media is reshaping authoritarian syndromes, followed by an open discussion.

A social-psychology talk examining how fantasies of purity and threat scenarios shape authoritarian worldviews, drawin on case studies from a research project on digital media.

A finissage talk and exhibiion exploring how design shapes shared spaces, with Prof. Dr. Tom Bieling and students from HfG Offenbach.

Curators and artists discuss the site-specific outdoor sculptures that respond to wind, light and the winter darkness.

Artur Becker reads from his comic romantic novel about two boys and a mysterious girl at a Polish lake in 1983.

Kyra Groh presents her new wintry small-town romance, a spicy story of second chances and Christmas inspiration that blurs the line between fiction and real life.

An investigative talk by Grenzgänger Studios’ Tahir Chaudhry and Tariq Hübsch unpacking the networks, ideas, and influence of tech investor Peter Thiel.

A relaxed presentation of Květa Pacovská’s artist’s book ‘Papierparadies’, with cold drinks at the book bar.

Eva Menasse presents her novel about a woman's new beginning after divorce, reflecting on memory, home, and letting go.

A documentary about the uncompromising theatre director Einar Schleef, followed by a discussion with director Sandra Prechtel.

A panel discussion on how algorithmic systems can perpetuate discrimination and how to strengthen diversity, transparency, and social responsibility in artificial intelligence.

Tilman Spreckelsen presents his new biography of the Brothers Grimm, exploring their lives against a backdrop of fairy-tale fame and political upheaval.

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Ackermann examines whether liberal values can survive an era of internal and external pressure on Western democracies.

Muri Darida reads from his award-winning novel “King Cobra” and talks with moderator Malu Schrader about family, transformation and breaking the silence.

The Jürgen Ponto Foundation awards its prestigious literature prize to debut novelist Valeria Gordeev, with a laudatory speech and a reading from her novel.