How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition runs from 12.06.2026 to 24.01.2027.

What does admission cost?

Admission for the special exhibition is €5 for adults, €3 reduced.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, GRIMMWELT offers public guided tours and an educational program for the special exhibition.

Is the exhibition family-friendly?

Yes, there is a riddle trail for children as well as interactive stations that appeal to families.

Is GRIMMWELT accessible?

Yes, GRIMMWELT offers barrier-free options, an elevator to the roof, and partially seating in the exhibition areas.

When is GRIMMWELT open?

Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, closed on Mondays.

Helga Gebert enchants Kassel with images, fairy tales, and surprising narrative power

Name: Between Shapes | Helga Gebert
Start: 2026-08-02T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-24T19:00:00+01:00
Location: GRIMMWELT Kassel

Between Image and Word: Helga Gebert at the GRIMMWELT Kassel

The special exhibition BETWEEN SHAPES | HELGA GEBERT opens a precise, sensual view of storytelling as an artistic process. In the GRIMMWELT Kassel, illustrations, biographical traces, and playful educational formats unfold into an art experience that appeals to both children and adults alike.

A work that rethinks stories

Helga Gebert is one of the key figures in the renewal of German children's and youth literature in the 1970s. The exhibition showcases her image and fairy tale worlds as open spaces for interpretation: characters, scenes, and motifs transform, are rethought, questioned, and reshaped. Over 200 works, biographical insights, and interactive stations bring to life the aesthetic experience between narrative tradition and the present.

Illustration as cultural translation

Gebert's work stands at the interface of fairy tales, literary fantasy, and social perspective. Her illustrations of Grimms' fairy tales and themes from 1001 Nights intertwine the familiar with the unsettling. The exhibition makes visible how visual language alters cultural interpretations and how illustration becomes an independent form of art. This is where its art historical relevance lies: as a mediation between text, symbol, and imagination.

Interactive formats for families, schools, and art enthusiasts

The curation connects the viewing of works with museum education. A riddle trail for children, a film installation, a sound collage, interactive elements, and an exhibition catalog offer different access points. Comparison works by Maurice Sendak, Helga Ruppert-Tribian, Markus Lefrançois, and from the Grimm Collection of the City of Kassel broaden the perspective on fairy tale images and character representations. This results in a multifaceted exhibition space where learning, wonder, and discovery come together.

GRIMMWELT Kassel as a place of aesthetic experience

Here, GRIMMWELT Kassel once again presents itself as a vibrant place of cultural education: experimental, accessible, and dialogical. The house is known for its interactive educational offerings, public tours, and barrier-free access. Those who visit the special exhibition experience not only a retrospective display but also a lively appeal for the power of storytelling.

Conclusion: BETWEEN SHAPES | HELGA GEBERT shows how rich and current illustration art can be. The exhibition connects fairy tales, biography, visual culture, and the present into an impressive art experience. A visit is worthwhile for all who wish to experience art, literature, and stories in their full depth.