When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition runs from 12.06.2026 to 24.01.2027 at the GRIMMWELT Kassel.

What are the opening hours of the GRIMMWELT?

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM; the house is closed on Mondays.

What is the entry fee?

The entry fee for the special exhibition is 5 euros for adults and 3 euros reduced. Entry is free for children under 6 years.

Are there offers for children and families?

Yes, the exhibition offers a riddle trail for children, interactive stations, and content explicitly aimed at families.

Is public transport access possible?

Yes, the GRIMMWELT recommends arriving by public transport. From the Rathaus or Rathaus / Fünffensterstraße stop, it is a marked walking path of about 7 minutes.

Where is the GRIMMWELT Kassel located?

The GRIMMWELT Kassel is located at Weinbergstraße 21, 34117 Kassel.

Helga Gebert in Kassel: Fairy Tale Images That Bring Stories to Light Anew

Name: Between Forms | Helga Gebert
Start: 2026-07-11T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-24T11:00:00+01:00
Location: GRIMMWELT Kassel

Between Images, Fairy Tales, and New Perspectives: Helga Gebert at the GRIMMWELT Kassel

The exhibition BETWEEN FORMS | HELGA GEBERT opens a poetic art experience that understands illustration not merely as an accompaniment, but as an independent narrative art. At the GRIMMWELT Kassel, visitors encounter a body of work that connects fairy tales, picture books, and cultural memory into a vibrant appreciation of the works.

Illustration as a Form of Retelling

At the center is the question of how images change, deepen, and rearrange stories. Helga Gebert has illustrated fairy tales from the Children's and Household Tales of the Brothers Grimm as well as materials from 1001 Nights and created her own narrative worlds. Her works demonstrate how a drawing can precisely condense the posture, gaze, and atmosphere of a character. Thus, the exhibition atmosphere becomes a space of aesthetic experience, where the relationship between image and word is visibly renegotiated.

A Look at a Pivotal Illustrator of Children's and Young Adult Literature

The exhibition comprehensively showcases the work of Helga Gebert for the first time, who was born in 1935 in Freiburg im Breisgau and was significantly involved in the renewal of German children's and young adult literature in the 1970s. As an illustrator, author, and designer, she decisively shaped the program of Beltz & Gelberg. Her images connect fantasy, sensitivity, and social attitudes; her work as a therapeutic designer and her engagement in social contexts are also part of this multifaceted artistic profile.

Originals, Comparisons, and Interactive Stations

The exhibition features works from the Grimm collection of the City of Kassel, pieces by Maurice Sendak, Helga Ruppert-Tribian, and Markus Lefrançois entering into a comparative dialogue with Gebert's images. This is complemented by filmic, auditory, and interactive elements, including a film installation by Catrine Val, a sound collage by Katharina Zimmerhackl, and a participation station with Olaf Val and Lina Walde. A 6th-grade class from the Kassel Wilhelmsgymnasium also participates in the exhibition and invites for self-painting.

For Children, Families, and All Who Want to Read Fairy Tales Anew

The exhibition remains particularly appealing for children and families: a riddle trail playfully leads through the rooms, the exhibition catalog deepens the themes, and the presented images open familiar fairy tales to new perspectives. This creates an accessible entry to cultural education, sparking a desire for careful observation, questioning, and personal storytelling.

Exhibition Venue with Strong Profile

The GRIMMWELT Kassel is, as the world's largest exhibition house dedicated to the life work of the Brothers Grimm, itself a place of cultural authority. With its combination of originals, media, mediation, and contemporary curation, it provides the appropriate framework for an exhibition that understands storytelling as a lively exchange between times and cultures.

Conclusion: BETWEEN FORMS | HELGA GEBERT promises a clever, sensual, and family-friendly exhibition about the power of illustration. Anyone wishing to rediscover fairy tales, picture book art, and the development of children's and young adult literature should definitely experience this exhibition live in Kassel.