Form, colour, and light are the defining elements of the visual cosmos of the internationally acclaimed photographer Jessica Backhaus. This comprehensive exhibition brings together works from the past twenty-five years, offering an exceptional insight into Backhaus’s artistic evolution.

Spanning her early documentary practice, the gradual shift toward abstraction, and culminating in her latest series, “Papyrus,” presented here for the first time, the selection traces the breadth and nuance of her œuvre. read more

In the nocturnal rush of colour and sound, the FFF brings together Jessica Backhaus’ vibrant works from 25 years with afro-futurist sounds, audio recordings, and digital sequences by ídà’asparo. In addition, the Fujifilm INSTAX promotion invites visitors to capture glowing memories, alongside a drawing with fantastic prizes. read more

FFF ACADEMY: WORKSHOP

“ACHTSAMES SELBSTPORTRÄT: OBJEKTE, ARCHIVE UND IDENTITÄT”

Francesca Hummler

Saturday/Sunday, May 9/10, 2026, 10 am–5 pm

How can identity and memory be explored through photography? In the workshop “Mindful Self-Portrait” with Francesca Hummler, personal objects and archives become the starting point for creating individual visual worlds – intuitive, experimental, and reflective. Read more and register

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 

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, Nina Berman, Kaya & Blank, Alessandra Capodacqua, Ferran Ferrando Melià, Alexandra Lechner, Paula Markert, Max Pinckers, Christian Schön and Markus Seibel. Overview of all dates