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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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.

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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 with a maximal size of 576 x 576 pixels.
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2020, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Rotunde der Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
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    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2018, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Ausstellungsansicht „THE CULTURE. Hip-Hop und zeitgenössische Kunst im 21. Jahrhundert“, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: NÒI Crew/Emily Piwowar
  • Ausstellungsansicht „Marta Rosler. in one way or another”
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Tetyana Lux
  • Ausstellungsansicht „Lyonel Feininger. Retrospektive”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Esra Klein
  • Ausstellungsansicht „John Akomfrah: A Space of Empathy”, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Esra Klein
  • Ausstellungsansicht „Casablanca Art School. Eine postkoloniale Avantgarde 1962–1987″, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Ausstellungsansicht „Plastic World“, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Ausstellungsansicht „Niki de Saint Phalle“, 2023
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • Künstlerin Monster Chetwynd in ihrer Installation “A Cat is not a Dog” in der SCHIRN Rotunde
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Norbert Miguletz
  • SCHIRN Sommerfest
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Tetyana Lux
  • SCHIRN Summer Hangouts
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2023, Foto: Esra Klein
  • Artist Talk in der Ausstellung „Cosima von Bonin. feelings”
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Esra Klein
  • Workshop für Jugendliche
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Dirk Ostermeier
  • Ausstellungsansicht „Carol Rama. Rebellin der Moderne”, 2024
    © Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt 2024, Foto: Norbert 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.