About the SCHIRN

The SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT is one of the most renowned exhibition venues for modern and contemporary art in Europe. The program includes large-scale exhibitions, interdisciplinary events and discursive formats. The SCHIRN promotes new perspectives on art and cultural-historical themes as well as current social debates. The aim is to offer a unique, sensory experience and to actively involve visitors in viewing art.

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  • Read the press information here about the SCHIRN’s 40th anniversary, May 8–10, 2026.

  • The SCHIRN is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Read here about our exhibition program for the year 2026.

  • With a total of 502,961 visitors in 2023, the Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt recorded its most successful year since its opening in 1986.

  • Dr. Sebastian Baden will begin his work as director of the renowned institution in Frankfurt on July 1, 2022. With the art historian, curator, and art educator, the SCHIRN once again has its own separate management thanks to the initiative of the City of Frankfurt.

Press Images of the SCHIRN in Frankfurt Bockenheim

The press images that have been made avail­able in the SCHIRN’s news­room may be used at no charge exclu­sively by the media (print, online, tele­vi­sion, radio) for current coverage on the respec­tive exhi­bi­tion/project according to Section 50 of the German Copy­right Act. They may not be used for any other purpose without the express permis­sion of the respec­tive copy­right holder. When using the press images, the accom­pa­nying proof of copy­right must be observed and like­wise cited unchanged in direct rela­tion­ship with the respec­tive image. The press images may not be cropped or changed. If repro­duced on the internet the images must be imbedded and not down­load­able.
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    The facade of the Schirn in Bockenheim with banners of the exhibitions “Stephanie Comilang” and “Suzanne Duchamp”
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2025, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • The foyer of the Schirn in Bockenheim
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2025, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • The courtyard of the Schirn in Bockenheim
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2025, Photo: Tatyana Lux
  • Suzanne Duchamp: Retrospective, 2025, exhibition view
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2025, photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • Stephanie Comilang: Coordinates at Dawn, 2025, installation view “Search for Life II”
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2025, Foto: Alwin Lay
  • Workshop für Jugendliche
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Dirk Ostermeier

Press Images of the SCHIRN at the Römerberg

The press images that have been made avail­able in the SCHIRN’s news­room may be used at no charge exclu­sively by the media (print, online, tele­vi­sion, radio) for current coverage on the respec­tive exhi­bi­tion/project according to Section 50 of the German Copy­right Act. They may not be used for any other purpose without the express permis­sion of the respec­tive copy­right holder. When using the press images, the accom­pa­nying proof of copy­right must be observed and like­wise cited unchanged in direct rela­tion­ship with the respec­tive image. The press images may not be cropped or changed. If repro­duced on the internet the images must be imbedded and not down­load­able.
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    Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2020, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Rotunda of the Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Exhibition view “THE CULTURE: Hip hop an contemporary art in the 21st century”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: NÒI Crew/Emily Piwowar
  • Exhibition view “Marta Rosler: in one way or another”, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: Tetyana Lux
  • Exhibition view “Lyonel Feininger: Retrospective”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Photo: Esra Klein
  • Exhibition view “John Akomfrah: A Space of Empathy”, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: Esra Klein
  • Exhibition view “Casablanca Art School: A postcolonial Avant-Garde 1962–1987”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • Exhibition view “Plastic World”, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • Exhibition view “Niki de Saint Phalle”, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • Artist Monster Chetwynd in her installation “A Cat is not a Dog” in the SCHIRN rotunda, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: Norbert Miguletz
  • SCHIRN summer party
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Photo: Tetyana Lux
  • SCHIRN Summer Hangouts
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Esra Klein
  • Artist Talk in the exhibition “Cosima von Bonin: feelings”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Photo: Esra Klein
  • Exhibition view “Carol Rama: A rebel of Modernity”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Photo: ENorbert Miguletz

Info & Service

  • We look forward to your visit to the SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT. As part of an editorial report, you will receive free admission to our exhibitions on presentation of a valid press card. We will be happy to arrange a personal appointment with you. Register with us for guided tours and events via presse@schirn.de.

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  • Would you like to arrange an interview, request a photo or filming permit or require further information on our exhibitions, events and projects? In our service area you will find the next press dates and our contact details. Please feel free to contact us.

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  • If you wish to make your own film, photo or audio recordings for non-commercial, editorial purposes, please contact us in advance. Please also note our instructions for audio, photo and film recordings on the premises of the SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT. Here you will find an overview of the press guidelines for recordings in the SCHIRN.

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  • Extensive video content is produced for the exhibitions and projects of the SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT. We are happy to make this available to you free of charge for your current editorial reporting. We also offer you extensive uncut footage in HD quality for your own productions. You can request it directly from us here. You can find an overview of our entire range of videos on our YouTube channel.

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  • Would you like to report on the SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT in your blog, on your social media channel or in a digital medium? In our newsroom you will find the latest press releases and press images that you can use in your reporting. To receive all press information on our exhibitions, projects and events, please subscribe to our press mailing list and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok!

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  • Do you have questions about our opening hours, tickets, accessibility or directions? Here you will find all the information you need about a visit to the SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT.

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