When is the Gaza Habibti exhibition open?

The exhibition can be seen from October 9 to 30, 2026, at the cultural hall of Café Buch-Oase. The opening hours of Café Buch-Oase are Tuesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the photo exhibition is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition takes place at the cultural hall of Café Buch-Oase, Germaniastraße 14, 34119 Kassel.

Are guided tours available?

Guided tours can be arranged by phone at 0176 22726 511.

What is the exhibition about?

The exhibition showcases photographic works from Gaza and addresses Palestinian life, experiences of loss, and hope from the perspective of Palestinian photographers.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Café Buch-Oase has several accessible event spaces. For specific information about accessibility in the exhibition space, it is advisable to inquire by phone beforehand.

Gaza Habibti: Photographs from Gaza Tell of Hope, Loss, and Self-Determination

Name: Gaza Habibti – Stories of Hope and Loss: Photos
Start: 2026-10-09T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-30T18:00:00+01:00
Location: KulturSaal des Café Buch-Oase

Gaza Habibti: Photographic Stories Between Hope and Loss

The photo exhibition Gaza Habibti – Stories of Hope and Loss showcases works by Palestinian photographers from Gaza at the cultural hall of Café Buch-Oase in Kassel-West. The central question is how photography can contribute to a self-determined narrative and which images of Palestinian life beyond simplifying labels become visible.

Photography as Self-Determined Storytelling

The exhibition is connected to the project Untold Palestine, supported by the Berlin-based nonprofit organization YURA. YURA sees visual storytelling as a tool for social change. Photographs and short video works tell stories of daily life, memories, loss, dignity, and hopes for the future, giving the portrayed individuals space for their own narrative.

Between Documentation and Visual Poetry

The photographic works move between documentary observation, personal memory, and visual storytelling. In the viewing of the works, everyday scenes, human closeness, and the traces of a violence-scarred present come together. It is precisely in this connection that an intense aesthetic experience emerges: images preserve concrete life moments while simultaneously opening up a larger cultural and political context.

Insights into the Work of YURA

YURA was founded in 2022 in Berlin by Palestinian photographer Mohamed Badarne. The organization works with photographers and visual storytellers in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. Workshops, training programs, exhibitions, and visual archives promote a form of photography that questions stereotypical and dehumanizing representations. The curatorial perspective of Untold Palestine focuses on the complexity of Palestinian living environments.

The Exhibition Atmosphere in the Cultural Hall

In the cultural hall of Café Buch-Oase, the concentrated exhibition atmosphere merges with the open character of a cultural café. The photographs invite a slowed-down contemplation of the works. Light, image framing, body posture, and spatial closeness become narrative means through which hope and loss appear not as abstract concepts but as humanly experienced states.

Conclusion: An Artistic Experience with Lasting Impact

Gaza Habibti offers a compelling artistic experience and an important contribution to cultural education. Visitors experience photography as documentation, memory work, and a counter-voice to simplifying media images. Those who want to experience the aesthetic and social power of visual narratives firsthand should visit this exhibition live at Café Buch-Oase.