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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]

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MUSEUMSUFERFEST


Friday, August 29, from 3 pm – Sunday, August 31, 2025


Come by and explore the current exhibition “I'M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE”, which showcases the perspectives of over 20 Japanese women photographers on society, everyday life, and identity – this weekend as part of the Museumsuferfest 2025.

The Museumsuferfest button grants you admission and is also available at the FFF during regular FFF opening hours.

Museumsuferfest-Broschüre, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt, 2025
Yamazawa Eiko, What I Am Doing No. 77, 1986. Courtesy Third Gallery Aya, Osaka, and Aperture. © Yamazawa Eiko 2025
Curator’s Tour

“I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE”


Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, 3 pm


In her tour, Andrea Horvay, curatorial assistant, will focus on the diverse visual language of the more than 20 Japanese female photographers in the group exhibition, which reveals what has long been overlooked.

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

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”

Tawada Yuki


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 

Searching for Traces in Frankfurt, 2024, © Markus Seibel, 2025
FFF ACademY: WORKSHOP

»EYES ON FRANKFURT - Searching for Traces«

Markus Seibel


Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2–5:30 pm


Join us for "EYES ON FRANKUFRT - Searching for Traces," a captivating photography workshop led by acclaimed photographer Markus Seibel. Dive into the vibrant cityscape of Frankfurt as you learn to capture its essence through your lens. Discover hidden stories and uncover unique perspectives while honing your skills in composition and visual storytelling. MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

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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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