Between Shapes | Helga Gebert in the GRIMMWELT Kassel
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Between Fairy Tales, Images, and Memory: Helga Gebert at the GRIMMWELT
The exhibition BETWEEN SHAPES | HELGA GEBERT. Telling in Image and Word opens on July 7, 2026, in the GRIMMWELT Kassel, creating a dense, poetic resonance space for illustration, fairy tales, and cultural storytelling. It features the first comprehensive solo exhibition of the illustrator, painter, translator, fairy tale collector, and author in this house; over 200 partly unpublished works, biographical traces, and interactive stations will be on display. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2?utm_source=openai))
Illustration as an Independent Art of Storytelling
Helga Gebert elevates illustration from mere accessory to an autonomous visual language. Her character worlds connect the Brothers Grimm's children's and household tales with stories from 1001 Nights and early children's books influenced by the anti-authoritarian movement. This exhibition makes visible how Gebert transforms traditional themes into modern visual spaces, thus significantly shaping the German-speaking children's and youth literature of the 1970s and 1980s. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2?utm_source=openai))
An Artistic Experience Between Color, Figure, and Fantasy
The exhibition atmosphere promises a contemplation of works filled with subtle transitions: between fairy tale imagery, drawing, narrative trails, and biographical memories. Gebert's poetic, humorous, and empathetic visual language unfolds as an aesthetic experience appealing to both adults and children. The GRIMMWELT relies on interactive elements and a puzzle trail for children, supplemented by an exhibition catalog and educational offerings. ([nordhessenerleben.de](https://www.nordhessenerleben.de/event/zwischen-gestalten-helga-gebert?utm_source=openai))
Curatorial Perspective and Educational Depth
Curated by Hanna Krüger, the exhibition integrates art historical classification with mediation and cultural scientific reflection. It shows how stories are passed down, transformed, and re-read across times and cultures. Biographical references, sources of inspiration, and notes on Gebert's political and social engagement are also part of the curatorial concept. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2?utm_source=openai))
The GRIMMWELT as a Place of Discovery
The GRIMMWELT Kassel sees itself as the world's largest exhibition house showcasing the life’s work of the Brothers Grimm and as a cultural, recreational, and educational institution. Visits are possible from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the house remains closed on Mondays. The regular admission prices for the GRIMMWELT including the special exhibition are 10 euros for adults, reduced to 7 euros. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/en/about-us?utm_source=openai))
Accessibility and Visitor Comfort
The GRIMMWELT is accessible and offers, among other things, tactile model access at the entrance as well as an audio guide with audio description in German. There are additional educational formats and tiered admission models for groups, school classes, and families. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/en/barrier-free?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This exhibition invites a multifaceted encounter with Helga Gebert, whose images not only illustrate fairy tales but also reimagine them. Those interested in illustration, children's book history, fairy tale motifs, and curated visual worlds will find an intense artistic experience with sustainable impact here. A visit to the GRIMMWELT Kassel is definitely worthwhile. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2?utm_source=openai))
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