When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from May 9 to July 19, 2026 at the Caricatura Gallery Kassel.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission is €6, reduced €4. Admission is free for children under 12 years old and students of the University of Kassel.

Where is the Caricatura Gallery located?

The Caricatura Gallery is located at KulturBahnhof Kassel, Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1 in 34117 Kassel.

What themes does the exhibition address?

The focus is on Jewish life and daily life, antisemitism in Germany, as well as the Middle East conflict from different perspectives.

What are the opening hours?

The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12 to 19 o'clock, and Sunday and holidays from 10 to 19 o'clock.

Is the exhibition suitable for a wide audience?

Yes, the exhibition is aimed at a culturally interested audience and combines humor, caricature, and societal context.

Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About? Kassel 2026

Name: Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About?
Start: 2026-05-30T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-19T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Caricatura

When Humor Takes a Stand in Kassel

The special exhibition Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About? brings cartoons about Jewish life in challenging times to the Caricatura Gallery Kassel. Between black humor, irony, and thoughtful lightness, a visit to the exhibition invites not just smiles but also reflection.

Cartoons with Wit, Depth, and a Clear Stance

The exhibition shows how humor makes tensions visible without downplaying them. This is where the unique comedy atmosphere of the exhibition lies: punchlines meet history, drawings meet the present, and from every image wall speaks the tension between laughter, pain, and self-assertion. Those who love fine satire and smart caricature will get an intense laughing experience with lasting impact.

Three Thematic Rooms, Many Perspectives

The exhibition is divided into three areas: Jewish life, customs and daily life; Antisemitism in Germany; and the Middle East conflict from different perspectives. This creates a tour that does not rely on quick effects, but on precise timing, societal relevance, and strong visual language. This is not comedy that can be laughed off, but comic art with a stance and craftsmanship.

The Caricatura as a Stage for Comic Art

The Caricatura Gallery in the KulturBahnhof Kassel is regarded as a key venue for cartoons, caricatures, and comic art. The place provides the suitable frame for an exhibition that skillfully balances between lightness and seriousness. Here, art enthusiasts, satire fans, and curious visitors come together for an exhibition that unfolds its effect not through volume but through precision.

Why a Visit is Worthwhile

This special exhibition offers more than a quick punchline. It connects art, societal context, and humorous analysis into a visit that lingers. Anyone wanting to experience how clever cartoon art poses questions, creates friction, and nonetheless builds closeness should note this date and experience the exhibition live.