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 

Curator’s Tour

“GEN Z: SHAPING A NEW GAZE”

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 3 pm 

During her guided tour through the current exhibition “Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze”, Celina Lunsford – Artistic Director of the FFF will focus on the perspectives and photographic works of a young generation. read more about the exbition

FFF ACademY: ON THE ROAD

“AFTER NATURE. ULRIKE CRESPO PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE”

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6 pm

As part of the FFF Academy on the road series, we invite you to a guided tour of the exhibitions by the winners of the 2025 After Nature. Ulrike Crespo Photography Prize: You Only Look Once by Lisa Barnard and Notes on How to Build a Forest by Isadora Romero.

Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to continue the conversation over drinks.

Meeting point:

CRESPO FOUNDATION Open Space, Weißfrauenstraße 1-3, 60311 Frankfurt. No prior registration. Free admission.

Do not miss: Finissage “After Nature. Ulrike Crespo Photography Prize 25” a.o. with Siegfried Zielinski on Sunday, May 31, 11 am–6 pm.

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, Alexandra Lechner, Paula Markert, Max Pinckers, Christian Schön and Markus Seibel. Overview of all dates 

In the panel discussion GEN Z: ART IN THE AGE OF AI the participants will explore how a generation raised with technology navigates the shifting role of AI in artistic practice.

On the occasion of the current exhibition, artists Lorane Hochstatter and Alina Frieske join FFF Academy assistant Elinor Zoë Karl to discuss authorship, integrity, and identity in a time when AI is both a creative tool and a potential rival. read more 

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