When can I visit the exhibition?

The GRIMMWELT is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The house is closed on Mondays.

What is the admission fee for the special exhibition?

The admission fee for the special exhibition is €5 for adults, reduced €3. Admission is free for children under 6 years.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the GRIMMWELT offers guided tours and further educational offers. Appointments and tours can be booked for groups.

Is the GRIMMWELT accessible?

Yes, arrival is possible via the barrier-free downtown route. The GRIMMWELT is also easily reachable by RegioTram or tram.

Can I take photos in the exhibition?

Information will follow. Please observe the house rules and the instructions of the museum on site.

Who is the exhibition particularly suitable for?

The exhibition is aimed at children, families, school classes, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in fairy tales, illustrations, and cultural education.

Helga Gebert in Kassel: Fairy-tale Images Between Memory and Retelling

Name: Between Shapes | Helga Gebert
Start: 2026-07-10T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-10T20:00:00+02:00
Location: GRIMMWELT Kassel

Between Image and Word: Helga Gebert at the GRIMMWELT Kassel

The exhibition Between Shapes | Helga Gebert opens up an art experience where illustration, fairy tales, and cultural education intertwine. In the GRIMMWELT Kassel, the first comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist Helga Gebert showcases her image worlds as a vibrant space for further, repeated, and new storytelling. The presentation runs from 12.06.2026 to 24.01.2027; visits are integrated into the regular opening hours of the GRIMMWELT. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/besucherinformationen))

A Cosmos of Figures, Myths, and Subtle Irony

Helga Gebert, born in 1935 in Freiburg im Breisgau, is regarded as a formative illustrator, painter, author, and translator. She became known primarily through fairy tale books, her own text versions, and translations that helped shape the renewal of German children's and youth literature since the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition brings together over 200 partially unpublished works and makes visible how precisely Gebert transforms familiar themes from Grimm, 1001 Nights, and her own narratives into an independent visual language. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2?utm_source=openai))

Artwork Exploration with a Sense for Space, Material, and Atmosphere

Between drawing, colorfulness, and narrative condensation, a play of closeness and wonder unfolds. The GRIMMWELT connects historical objects, modern artworks, and hands-on installations to create an open exhibition space that conveys knowledge sensually. It is precisely there that Gebert's work gains its power: as a poetic contemplation of images, as an aesthetic experience, and as an invitation to not just see figures but to read them anew. Interactive, filmic, and auditory elements expand the path; children and adults encounter puzzle trails, sound collages, and artistic interventions. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2))

Education, Participation, and Perspective Shift

The exhibition is explicitly designed to be intergenerational. It ties into the cultural pedagogical orientation of the GRIMMWELT and combines literary studies, aesthetic education, and art and cultural sciences. Thus, a space is created where fairy tales do not appear as a completed legacy, but as a changeable narrative form supported by many voices. A puzzle trail for children, an exhibition catalog, and accompanying educational offers deepen the encounter with the work. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2))

Place of Experience: GRIMMWELT Kassel

The GRIMMWELT Kassel sees itself as a cultural, education-oriented, and barrier-conscious institution in the heart of the city. The house is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Mondays. Arrival is possible by tram, RegioTram, train, on foot, or by bicycle; the downtown route from the Friedrichsplatz parking garage is barrier-free. Audio guides, apps, group offers, and museum education formats are also available. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/besucherinformationen))

Conclusion: A Visit that Redefines Fairy Tales

Between Shapes | Helga Gebert promises a multi-layered art experience between illustration, narrative culture, and museum pedagogical precision. Those seeking image worlds with depth, intelligent mediation, and the unique atmosphere of the GRIMMWELT should experience this exhibition live. It is an invitation to look closely, to continue storytelling, and to be amazed.