Exhibition - ON VIEW

NEW BEGINNINGS: PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ART

Nana Buxani, Xyza Cruz Bacani, Tommy Hafalla, Gina Osterloh, Wawi Navarroza, Augustine Paredes, Veejay Villafranca, MM Yu

Duration: September 27, 2025 – January 11, 2026​​​​​​​

“New Beginnings: Philippine Photographic Art”presents the diverse photographic work of contemporary artists from the Philippines. Through experimental portraits, mixed media installations, and intimate documentary photography, the eight artists open up perspectives on themes such as identity, concept of home, memory, migrant labor, and resilience – offering at the same time a multi-layered reflection on social transformation.

The exhibition is one of the highlights of the Philippine Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 and provides a fascinating visual insight into a vibrant culture between history and new beginnings. read more 

Curator’s Tour

“NEW BEGINNINGS: PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ART”

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 3 pm

In her tour, Andrea Horvay, Co-curator of the exhibition, will give insight into the vibrant Philippine photography scene and introduce the audience to the eight exhibited photo artists.

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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), Gosbert Gottmann (DE), Professor Michelle Henning (UK), Michael Kerstgens (DE), Iwajla Klinke (DE), Simon Norfolk (GB), Augustine Paredes (PH), 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 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6 pm

Frankfurt based photographer Gosbert Gottmann presents his new book “étoile”.
Join Gosbert Gottmann, Celina Lunsford, and Victor Balko for a lively panel talk—hosted by Sabine Königs—focusing on his recently released photo book “étoile”.

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FFF ACademY: WORKSHOP

“CRITICAL LANDSCAPE & NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY”

Simon Norfolk

Saturday/Sunday,

November 8, 2–9 pm/ November 9, 11 am–5 pm, 2025

In his two-day workshop, renowned photographer Simon Norfolk offers in-depth insights into conceptual approaches, the technical challenges of night photography, and the development of a visual language in dialogue with light, space, and meaning. Read more and sign up