When does the exhibition start?

The start is on 23.05.2026 at 12:00 PM.

Where is the exhibition held?

At Caricatura, Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1, 34117 Kassel.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is 6 Euros.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the exhibition takes place indoors.

What is the content about?

About Jewish life, antisemitism, and the Middle East conflict, depicted in cartoons and comedic art.

Are there official social media channels?

No verified official profiles were found for this event.

Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About? Kassel 2026

Name: Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About?
Start: 2026-05-23T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Caricatura

When Humor Meets Pain: Caricatura Presents Jewish Life with Wit and Impact

In Kassel, the special exhibition Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About? opens a space where cartoons, caricature, and reflection form a surprisingly effective duo. The exhibition looks at Jewish life in challenging times, at antisemitism, fear, polarization, and that kind of humor that does not smooth over but makes visible. Between irony, dark humor, and reflective lightness, an exhibition with attitude and precision emerges.

Cartoons with a Double Bottom

This is not about quick gags for immediate applause. The works play with timing, punchlines, and friction. Precisely therein lies the strength of this exhibition: It relies on comedic art that works immediately and resonates long after. Those who love cabaret in image will find an intense laughing experience with a serious core here.

Between Laughter and Disturbance

The exhibition is divided into three sections: Jewish Life, Customs and Everyday Life; Antisemitism in Germany; and the Middle East conflict from different perspectives. This creates a clear dramaturgy that does not force audience reactions but triggers them. Sometimes one smiles, sometimes the gaze halts, sometimes the punchline sits exactly where it should: right in the head.

Caricatura as a Stage for Comedic Art

Caricatura in Kassel has stood for a strong comedy atmosphere beyond the classic stand-up stage for years. The gallery combines satire, exhibition, and social relevance into a format that takes humor as a cultural form seriously. Those who understand comedy not just as entertainment but as a stance will find plenty of material here.

A Visit that Resonates

This exhibition does not provide simple answers but offers clever perspectives. Precisely for this reason, the trip to Caricatura is worthwhile: for a visit that entertains, challenges, and ideally continues to work on the way home. Those who want to experience Jewish humor, cartoons, and political imagery live should mark this date in their calendar.