GEN Z: SHAPING A NEW GAZE

Duration: May 9 – August 30, 2026​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Opening: Friday, May 8, 2026, 7 pm

One generation, countless perspectives: the exhibition presents works by more than 40 photographers from 25 countries primilary belonging to Generation Z, born between 1995 and 2010. Their works reflect a generation growing up between digital worlds, social transformation and global crises. read more 

FFF ACADEMY: 2 WORKSHOPs

»CUT, PASTE, CREATE« /and/ »THE POCKET STUDIO«

Alessandra Capodacqua

Internationally renowned photographer, lecturer and curator Alessandra Capodacqua presents two inspiring workshops over one weekend. On Saturday, participants will explore collage as a photographic medium; on Sunday, the focus shifts to the smartphone as a creative tool for photography.

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 am–5 pm

read more about: “CUT, PASTE, CREATE: THE NARRATIVE PHOTO-COLLAGE”

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10 am–5 pm

read more about: “THE POCKET STUDIO: PHOTOGRAPHING AND EDITING WITH YOUR PHONE”

Curator’s Tour

“SHADOWS MIGHT DANCE”

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 3 pm

During her guided tour throught the current exhibition, FFF co-curator, Andrea Horvay, will provide insights into the development, selection and conception of the exhibition. 

FFF ACADEMY: WORKSHOP

“EYES ON Frankfurt”

Markus Seibel 

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 2–5:30 pm

In this edition of the FFF City Workshop, the focus is on nature in urban space: with the guidance of photographer Markus Seibel, the group will search for motifs in the Botanical Garden, take advantage of all the opportunities to test the camera, and improve their own skills with practical tips from the photo pro. register now

With his concept of ‘Speculative Documentary Photography’, Max Pinckers challenges conventional notions of truth and authenticity. A workshop for anyone interested in expanding and critically reflecting on contemporary documentary image-making. READ MORE and REGISTER 

Are you a student of photography, design, art, curatorial studies, or a related field? 

Then apply for a scholarship for FFF ACADEMY workshops with international photographers and experts!

The participation fees will be fully covered by the scholarship.

Supported by Heinz und Gisela Friederichs Stiftung.

This year's FFF Academy programme includes workshops with e.g. Nina Berman, Alessandra Capodacqua, Francesca Hummler, Max Pinckers and Christian Schön. see all workshops and dates

Send your application in one pdf-filde to akademie(a)fffrankfurt.org, including:

• Desired workshop with a short statement about you and your work

• Portfolio (incl. 10–20 JPGs)

• Proof of current enrollment

NEWS

FFF ACADEMY 2026

Inspiring talks and dialogues on abstraction, materiality, and how AI images are reshaping visual perception — experience the programme highlights, live and up close – with Jessica Backhaus, Viktoria Binschtok, Nina Berman, Kaya & Blank, Alessandra Capodacqua, Max Pinckers, Tony Rizzi, Christian Schön and Markus Seibel. Overview of all dates