When does the tour take place?

On 01.08.2026 at 3:00 PM, the duration is about one hour.

How much does the tour cost?

The tour costs 5 euros, reduced rate 3 euros, plus admission.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the foyer of the GRIMMWELT Kassel.

Is the event suitable for adults?

Yes, the tour is designed for adults according to the event page.

Are there other mediation offers related to the exhibition?

Yes, the GRIMMWELT also offers group and school formats for the special exhibition.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The GRIMMWELT indicates barrier-free access and low-barrier pathways for getting there.

Helga Gebert in Kassel: Fairy tale images, new questions, great narrative power

Name: Tour »Between Shapes – Helga Gebert«
Start: 2026-08-01T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-01T18:00:00+02:00
Location: GRIMMWELT Kassel

Helga Gebert in the GRIMMWELT: A tour through image worlds between fairy tales and the present

The special exhibition »BETWEEN SHAPES | HELGA GEBERT. Telling in image and word« invites an art-historically exciting examination of works. In the guided tour, an illustrator takes center stage, who has shaped generations with fairy tales, children's literature, and poetic imagery. The GRIMMWELT presents Helga Gebert as an author, translator, and illustrator, whose works transform traditional narrative materials into complex visual spaces. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/kalender/zwischen-gestalten-helga-gebert?utm_source=openai))

Telling in image and word

The exhibition focuses on Gebert's narrative power: from the Brothers Grimm's »Children's and Household Tales« to materials from »1001 Nights«. According to GRIMMWELT, the tour illuminates motifs, working methods, and biographical backgrounds, showing how independent image spaces arise from illustrations. The presentation is considered the first comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in Kassel. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/angebote/zwischen-gestalten-gruppen?utm_source=openai))

A formative voice in children's and youth literature

Helga Gebert, born in 1935 in Freiburg im Breisgau, is regarded as one of the significant figures in the renewal of the German children's and youth book in the 1970s and 80s. The GRIMMWELT describes her as an illustrator and author who was significantly involved in this development at the Beltz & Gelberg publishing house. Her imagery combines empathy, humor, ambivalence, and a joy of interpretation, making fairy tale characters surprisingly contemporary. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/presse/eroeffnung-zwischen-gestalten-2?utm_source=openai))

The exhibition atmosphere in the GRIMMWELT

The GRIMMWELT Kassel sees itself as an interactive, barrier-oriented, and cultural exhibition house that artistically, medially, and visually conveys the world of the Brothers Grimm. The special exhibition fits into this concept: examination of works, historical contexts, and mediation offers interlock and create an art experience that is also attractive for families, literature enthusiasts, and fairy tale lovers. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/en/about-us?utm_source=openai))

Tour with an eye for form and fantasy

The tour on 01.08.2026 at 3:00 PM lasts one hour and is designed for adults. The tour costs 5 euros, reduced 3 euros, plus admission fee. The meeting point is the foyer of the GRIMMWELT. This makes the event a concentrated opportunity to precisely explore Gebert's world of characters in the museum space. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/kalender/zwischen-gestalten-helga-gebert?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Anyone interested in illustration, fairy tale research, and cultural education in museums will find a thoughtfully curated offering with depth here. This tour not only provides insights into Helga Gebert's work but also into the art of storytelling itself. A visit to the GRIMMWELT Kassel is worthwhile for anyone who wants to read images and see stories anew. ([grimmwelt.de](https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/angebote/zwischen-gestalten-gruppen?utm_source=openai))