When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition opens on November 5, 2026, at 10 AM and is currently scheduled to run until April 11, 2027.

Where does Between Forms | Helga Gebert take place?

The exhibition takes place at the GRIMMWELT Kassel, Weinbergstraße 21, 34117 Kassel.

Who is the exhibition suitable for?

The exhibition is aimed at adults as well as children and families. A puzzle trail and interactive elements promote a playful approach.

Is there a guided tour for the exhibition?

Guided tours of the exhibition are offered in the event calendar of the GRIMMWELT. Dates and conditions are available at the museum.

Is the GRIMMWELT accessible for people with disabilities?

The GRIMMWELT is designated as accessible for blind and visually impaired people as well as for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.

How long does a visit take?

A fixed duration for visits is not specified. For the exhibition with biography, interactive elements, and puzzle trail, sufficient time is recommended for a thorough examination of the works.

Discover Helga Gebert's Fairy Tale Images Anew: Art, History, and Fantasy in Kassel

Name: Between Forms | Helga Gebert
Start: 2026-11-05T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-04-11T18:00:00+02:00
Location: GRIMMWELT Kassel

Between Forms: Helga Gebert's Narrative Visual Worlds in the GRIMMWELT Kassel

The exhibition BETWEEN FORMS is dedicated to the impressive work of the artist, author, and illustrator Helga Gebert. At the GRIMMWELT Kassel, image and word, traditional fairy tale themes and contemporary interpretations meet. Illustrations do not merely accompany a story, but serve as independent forms of continuing, retelling, and reinventing.

When Images Set Stories in Motion

Helga Gebert is considered one of the defining figures of German children's and young adult literature, which underwent a fundamental renewal in the 1970s. For the publishing house Beltz & Gelberg, she created her own fantastic narratives and illustrated fairy tales from the collections of the Brothers Grimm as well as stories from One Thousand and One Nights. Her visual worlds combine poetic fantasy with keen observation and a fine sensitivity for the impact of characters, gestures, and expressions.

Between Grimm, 1001 Nights, and Personal Fantasy

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin, dragons, and genies emerge in Gebert's works as familiar yet surprising figures. The exhibition questions how fairy tale images change when body postures, facial expressions, colors, and shapes open up a unique perspective on the traditional material. Thus, the examination of the artwork becomes an aesthetic experience of cultural memory, perception, and the power of visual storytelling.

An Exhibition for Adults and Children

Biographical insights, information about Gebert's working methods, and interactive elements deepen the engagement with her versatile oeuvre. A children's puzzle trail invites young visitors to explore the exhibition playfully and notice details attentively. The exhibition catalog expands the encounter with the works and makes the artistic, social, and narrative dimensions of Gebert's life's work understandable.

Cultural Education as Collaborative Discovery

The curation combines art historical context with immediate observation. Visitors experience how illustrations preserve, alter, and question cultural materials. The exhibition atmosphere arises from the interplay of image, narrative, and individual imagination: an artistic experience that appeals to families as well as lovers of painting, drawing, book art, and children's literature.

Conclusion: Seeing Fairy Tale Images Anew

BETWEEN FORMS makes it visible that stories arise in the in-between – between telling and listening, word and image, tradition and present. The exhibition at the GRIMMWELT Kassel opens a knowledgeable and sensory access to Helga Gebert's work. Those who want to directly experience the poetic precision of her illustrations, the fascinating worlds of figures, and the cultural significance of image-based storytelling should definitely visit this exhibition live.