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Museum Angewandte Kunst
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Current exhibitions (7)
In the Mode of the Series: Difference, Variation, and Repetition in Architecture and Design
2026-07-24 – 2026-10-18
Details →Stiftung Buchkunst: 60 Years of Fine Books. Anniversary Exhibition at the Museum of Applied Arts
2026-09-05 – 2026-11-01
Details →How to Design a Revolution: The Chilean Path to Design
2026-11-28 – 2027-03-07
Events – Next 30 days (20)
Collage Workshop with Nadja Zinnecker
2026-09-11 @ 14:30
Form and Color – Favorite Democratic Places in Frankfurt – Together with illustrators and graphic designers Nadja Zinnecker and Katja Rowold, participants will create imaginative collages using colored paper, scissors, and glue. In this workshop at the open studio, we’ll explore our favorite places in a playful way. These can be real places or dreamlike visions. This interactive workshop is open to participants of all ages who enjoy experimenting with colors and shapes. Visualize your favorite places and…
Workshop on Expanding Your Creativity
2026-09-12 @ 15:45
Transforming Spaces: From the Inside Out – For anyone who wants to take their creativity to a new level and stop simply imitating what others have done: In an 11-step program, Rose Kaufhold guides you through your own world. Rose Kaufhold is an artist and researcher from the Rhine-Main region. She translates her background in research and artistic practice into practical spaces for transformation: Her goal is for you to breathe freely and create something new. Rose Kaufhold is currently holding a research residency in…
Public Curator-Led Tour
2026-09-14 @ 16:00
On Display: How Graphic Design Shapes Us – Included in the admission price. Space is limited. To register, contact the Kunstgewerbeverein Frankfurt at info@kgv-frankfurt.de.
Book Presentation
2026-09-16 @ 18:00
Christian Dell – Christian Dell (1893–1974), silversmith, master craftsman at the Bauhaus, a key figure in the “New Frankfurt” movement as head of the metal workshop at the Frankfurt Art School, and designer of well-known lamps, including several _Kaiser-Idell_ fixtures. He influenced a generation of artists, including Marianne Brandt and Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Nevertheless, he is among the lesser-known designers of the 20th century and deserves a reassessment. This comprehensive publication presents Dell’s…
Public tour
2026-09-16 @ 18:30
As part of the “Series” program. Difference, Variation, and Repetition in Architecture and Design – No registration required. Included in the admission price.
WDC-Yoga
2026-09-17 @ 16:30
Deep Breath: Your sporty finale for body and mind - Every Thursday (except on public holidays) from 4.30 pm to 5.45 pm, the WDC team invites you to a joint yoga session at the Museum Angewandte Kunst. The session is aimed at all levels - whether you already have experience or just want to give yoga a try. Two trained yoga teachers from the WDC team will take it in turns to lead the class. Please bring your own mat and comfortable clothing. No registration required. Admission free.
Pre-Opening Talk
2026-09-18 @ 18:00
Shifting Objects – Shifting Values – With Jonathan Radetz, designer, and Grit Weber, Deputy Director and Curator of Design, Art, and Media at the Museum of Applied Arts. On the occasion of the pop-up exhibition Shifting Objects – Shifting Values at the WDC Hub.
Awards Ceremony
2026-09-19 @ 18:00
Special Edition of the Hessian Design Award 2026 – The Hessian Design Award honors the work of Hessian craftspeople and designers who stand out for their exceptional design expertise. The award seeks innovative objects that bring forward-thinking ideas to life and are crafted in a manner appropriate to their materials and functions. The prize is awarded every two years by the Working Group of Hessian Chambers of Crafts (ARGE) and sponsored by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transportation, Housing, and…
Pop-Up Exhibition Opening at the WDC Hub
2026-09-20 @ 14:00
Shifting Objects – Shifting Values – The pop-up exhibition at the WDC Hub is a two-part exhibition series by Studio Jonathan Radetz. The series kicked off with the first exhibition as part of 3daysofdesign 2025 in Copenhagen, whose curatorial concept was to create a platform for enabling new forms of collaborative design under the WDC 2026 motto “Looking forward – Shaping Tomorrow Together – and to create a showcase for the WDC 2026. To this end, Studio Jonathan Radetz…
Hidden Object Game Afternoon with Helena Baumeister
2026-09-22 @ 14:30
Democratic Favorite Places in Frankfurt – Under the guidance of comic artist Helena Baumeister and urban sketcher Sibylle Lienhard, art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to collaborate on creating a five-meter-long, vibrant “hidden object” illustration. Young artists and families are especially welcome to this open drawing workshop, which is part of the participatory workshop series “Democratic Favorite Places in Frankfurt” organized by Amelie Persson. The open workshop takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
Panel Discussion
2026-09-24 @ 18:00
Design Criticism Today—Places, Formats, Content—Throughout his life, journalist and writer Jörg Stürzebecher was a champion of design criticism and ambitious design journalism. On the occasion of the book presentation *Jörg Stürzebecher—Design Reportages*, invited guests will discuss where these can be found today. Participants include Ursula Wenzel (editor of *Jörg Stürzebecher – Design Reportages*); Rike Felka (Brinkmann&Bose Publishing, Berlin); Stephan Ott (former editor-in-chief of the magazine *form* and a longtime colleague of Jörg…
Pop-Up Exhibition at the WDC Hub
2026-09-27 @ 10:00
Urban Space Research Frankfurt – Young people explore public space and develop their own ideas for its design. The pop-up exhibition “Urban Space Research Frankfurt” offers insights into the project process, showcases selected results, and invites visitors to experiment with design themselves. Public space is more than just streets and squares—it is a place for encounters, movement, and personal engagement. Starting with an exploration of Frankfurt, students from the Georg-August-Zinn School as well as…
Networking and Coworking Event
2026-09-29 @ 10:00
Female Founders Co-Working FFM – A co-working group for female founders from Frankfurt am Main and the surrounding area who are looking for: Regular co-working sessions Mutual support Productive days away from the home office The co-working group is designed for networking and collaborative work. The group usually meets once a month (mostly on the last Tuesday of the month).
TV Series Parliament
2026-09-30 @ 18:00
Building with Prefabricated Wood and Metal Components – As part of the exhibition *In the Mode of the Series: Difference, Variation, and Repetition in Architecture and Design*, the Frankfurt-based foundation urban future forum e.V.—the exhibition’s initiator and conceptualizer—invites the public to several accompanying lectures and discussion events. The so-called “Series Parliaments” are each dedicated to an overarching thematic block and invite architects, manufacturers, politicians, and citizens to share their thoughts and positions on serial…
Networking Event
2026-09-30 @ 18:30
Form Follows the Future – Design as a Driver of Successful Transformation – An event for entrepreneurs passionate about innovation and transformation, featuring inspiring short presentations, two moderated panel discussions, and a three-course “flying dinner” as part of the culinary program. The focus is on the value and impact of design as a transformative and economic force. The evening offers opportunities for exchange, networking, and joint discussion of forward-looking topics. An event organized by KreativBund – Federal Center for Culture and…
Family Hidden Object Day with Helena Baumeister and Amelie Persson
2026-10-03 @ 11:30
Democratic Favorite Places in Frankfurt – Under the guidance of artist and comic book illustrator Helena Baumeister, art enthusiasts of all ages are invited this Sunday to collaborate on creating a lively “hidden object” picture. Families are especially welcome to attend the workshops, which are part of the participatory workshop series “Democratic Favorite Places in Frankfurt” organized by Amelie Persson. The first workshop begins at 11:30 a.m., and the second workshop starts at 2:00 p.m. We have space for 25 participants per…
Upcycling Workshop
2026-10-03 @ 14:00
Visible Mending – Repair Instead of Throwing Away – Your favorite pieces don’t have to disappear into the closet just because they’re damaged. With visible mending, clothing and textiles are repaired in a visible and creative way—using colorful threads, simple embroidery techniques, and plenty of personality. In this workshop, participants will learn various techniques for creatively transforming holes, tears, or stains in jeans and other garments. This results in one-of-a-kind pieces and a new perspective on sustainable consumption. Feel free to bring your own garments…
Opening Concert
2026-10-07 @ 19:00
Vocal Art – In the Beginning Was the Word – The opening of VOCAL ART Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 at the WDC Hub of the Museum of Applied Arts is titled “In the Beginning Was the Word” and explores the theme of democracy using the example of the Czech Republic, the Guest of Honor at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair. The program combines music and language as expressions of cultural identity and social development. The focus is on works by Czech composers: Leoš Janáček’s *Diary of One Who Disappeared* for tenor, female voices, and…
Stories and Hopes of Those Who Have Arrived in the Rhine-Main Archipelago
2026-10-10 @ 10:00
Reading Room feat. X3: Claiming Spaces. Permission (Not) Needed. – The X3 PopUpLab creates a temporary space for PostOst perspectives, exchange, and collective learning. The Reading Room, Storytelling Lab, and Fishbowl Talk bring together decolonial knowledge, personal experiences, and questions about participation, social design, and living together. The one-day X3 PopUpLab consists of four parts: 10 a.m.: Reading Room Opens The Reading Room opens as a curated temporary library featuring publications from and about PostOst, as well as on decolonial theories, practices, and activism. A space for…
Workshop for Adults
2026-10-10 @ 11:00
Shaping and Designing Tiles – Ceramics as a Building Block of Architecture – The tile is one of the oldest mass-produced building elements in existence. A single module has little impact—it is only through repetition that a wall, floor, or facade takes shape. At the same time, even the smallest changes create vibrant patterns. Participants will explore how much individuality a series can accommodate and when variation gives rise to a new system. Cost: 30 euros (includes museum admission). For information and to register, visit create.angewandte-kunst@stadt-frankfurt.de.