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Fotografie Forum Frankfurt

Braubachstraße 30–32

60311 Frankfurt


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EXHIBITION - On VIEW

I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE

Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now

Kawauchi Rinko: Untitled, 2004; Aus der Serie “the eyes, the ears”; Courtesy the artist and Aperture. © Kawauchi Rinko 2025

Duration: Until September 7, 2025


With photographs from the 1950s to the present day, the exhibition I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE offers a new and fascinating look at Japanese photography. The focus is on women photographers and their perspective on everyday life and society in Japan. read more

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Public guided tours


throught the exhibition

I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE. JAPANESE WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM THE 1950s TO NOW


every Wednesday, 5 pm


[IN GERMAN]

Lucas Morse: at FFF, 2025; Courtesy the artist and Aperture. © Lucas Morse 2025
FFF ACADEMY: Lecture

“MARTA HOEPFFNER – FOTOGRAFIN UND KÜNSTLERIN DES LICHTS”

Ralf Dingeldein


Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6 pm


In his lecture, Ralf Dingeldein, chairman of the Marta Hoepffner Society, presents the visionary photographer Marta Hoepffner – a pioneer of light art and experimental photography. From surreal photograms to kinetic light objects: rediscover the work of an extraordinary artist! In the anniversary year of Neues Frankfurt, her lasting influence on photographic art remains clearly visible. read more

Marta-Hoepffner, Magische Realität, 1957. © Estate Marta Hoepffner, 2025
Gallery Talk

“THE SHAPE OF FORGETTING”

with Tawada Yuki


Friday, September 5, 2025, 6 pm


As part of the current exhibition, Japanese artist Tawada Yuki speaks about her experimental approach to photography as a means of remembering and forgetting. She offers insight into her artistic practice, which moves between photography, sculpture, and performative gesture, exploring the role of materiality, spirituality, and craftsmanship in an age of digital image overload. read more 

Tawada Yuki, Lachrymatory2020–23, installation view Fotografie Forum Frankfurt, © FFF/Esra Klein, 2025
© Takeuchi Mariko, 2025
FFF ACademY: WORKSHOP

“WHEN TRACES ALTER REALITY”

Takeuchi Mariko


Saturday/Sunday, September 06/07, 10 am–5 pm


What happens when a photograph is not just seen — but touched, bent, burned, or scarred? Join Japanese artist Tawada Yuki for a two-day deep dive into the material life of images. Her workshop invites you to explore how physical traces can awaken memory, fiction, and new ways of seeing: Dare to distort reality with this exceptional artist of FFF’s current show “I’m So Happy You Are Here”? Read more and sign up 

NEWS

FFF ACADEMY 2025

 

This year, the FFF Academy programme includes a wide range of masterclasses on finding photographic subjects and portraiture. The workshops will also focus on archives in a photographic context. Lecturers include Agence VU photographer Ferhat Bouda (AL/DE), Elinor Carucci (IL/US), Ralf Dingeldein (DE), Professor Michelle Henning (UK), Michael Kerstgens (DE), Simon Norfolk (GB), Marina Planas Antich (ES), artist and founder of Casa Planas Cultural Center in Palma, Mallorca, photographer Markus Seibel (DE), Takeuchi Mariko (JP), writer and photography critic, as well Tawada Yuki (JP). register here for the events

Exhibitions

Until today the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt has shown more than 290 exhibitions with Susan Meiselas, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Helmut Newton, Tina Modotti, Barbara Klemm, Carlos Pérez Siquier, Robert Frank, Imogen Cunningham, Sebastião Salgado, Dorothea Lange, Roger Ballen, Sarah Moon, Atta Kim, Andy Warhol, Nhu Xuan Hua, Alberto Garcia Alix, Graciela Iturbide, Walker Evans, Elina Brotherus, Martin Parr, Elinor Carucci, Hans van der Meer, Gisèle Freund and David Maisel. see the archive

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FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT

The Fotografie Forum Frankfurt (FFF) is one of the leading centres of photography in Europe. As an exhibition space, institution and event forum the FFF deals with all types and aspects of photography. Since its founding in 1984 it has presented more than 300 exhibitions with historic and contemporary artists. Additionally, the programme of the FFF comprises of regular workshops, talks and discussions with internationally renowned photographers, artists and experts.

Fotografie Forum Frankfurt
Braubachstraße 30-32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
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