I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE

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

Curator’s Tour

“I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE”

Tuesday, July 15, 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. 

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.

For example, the workshop “Where Traces Alter Reality” with Tawada Yuki, artist of the current exhibition »I'm So Happy You Are Here«, on Saturday/Sunday, September 6–7, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm. more about the workshop

Send your application to akademie(a)fffrankfurt.org, including:

• Desired workshop with a short statement of interest

• Portfolio (max. 10 JPGs)

• Proof of current enrollment

FFF ACademY: WORKSHOP

»EYES ON FRANKFURT - Searching for Traces«

Markus Seibel

Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2–5:30 pm

Join us for "Eyes on Frankfurt: Spurensuche," 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

FFF Academy: Lecture

“THE PHOTOGRAPHIC FIX”

Michelle Henning 

Thursday, July 31, 2025, 6 pm

In this engaging lecture, renowned Professor Michelle Henning, University of Liverpool, explores the multiple meanings of “fix” – as a chemical stabilization process, a way of arranging the world, and even a dilemma. She delves into how photographic fixing enabled the mobility of images – while also creating environmental issues such as silver contamination. A fascinating journey into photography’s role between preserving, staging, and freezing moments. read more