CreateCreate Education Programme

With wīlāri – Fachwerkweiler 2.0 – the rediscovered heritage, architects and project initiators Anja Schäfer and Cornelia Thielen are putting forward an unusual vision for discussion: stored, dismantled half-timbered houses are being rebuilt and connected to form a new, communal space for living and working. Traditional architecture meets innovative technology, new forms of living and a democratic development process. But how much of the past does the future need? What does it mean to build on historic structures rather than merely preserving them? And can collectively developed architecture truly provide new answers to the housing shortage, resource scarcity and social change? A moderator will discuss these issues with the two architects and project initiators of wīlāri, as well as with a philosopher, a heritage conservationist and a master carpenter.

The interactive panel discussion is based on the philosophical wīlāri Manifesto with its 10 theses. It sets out positions and questions on building culture, sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage conservation, community and the relationship between heritage and the future.

The audience is explicitly part of the discussion: the manifesto’s theses are not merely presented, but are jointly scrutinised, explored further and assessed for their suitability for the future.

wīlāri asks not only how we want to build, but also what we can build from what is already there.

More information at: WDC 2026

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Birte Kreft, executive director of the Stiftung Buchkunst, and Oliver Elser, curator at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum guide through the exhibition.
Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

With trainee and curatorial assistent Leon Lukas Plum.
Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

The course is suitable for all levels. Please bring your own mat.
No registration required. Free Admission.

The German Ecodesign Award Roadshow presents a selection of sustainable design approaches that, following a preliminary assessment by more than 50 environmental experts from the German Environment Agency and a advisory board of 34 experts, were ultimately recognized by an interdisciplinary jury.

From materials and products to digital services and innovative system solutions, the exhibition showcases award-winning and nominated projects that illustrate how design can contribute to resource efficiency, circularity, digital transformation, and societal innovation.

More information at: WDC 2026

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Exchange, networking, and open dialogue are at the heart of the WDC Regulars’ Table. This time, we are taking the opportunity to look back on the WDC year so far: what has been created, which encounters and projects stand out in our memories, and what have we achieved together? At the same time, we are looking ahead to ask what will remain from the WDC year beyond 2026 – which ideas, networks, and collaborations will continue to make an impact.
To explore this, we are meeting at the WDC Hub in the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt. As the central focal point of the World Design Capital, the WDC Hub considers itself a space in the making – an invitation to rethink, shape, and discuss design as a social practice. This makes it the ideal setting for a regulars’ table where we can look back and look forward together.

Registration and more information at: WDC 2026

We highlight special icons from our collection from a theological, cultural and art historical perspective. We warmly invite you to learn more about the stories, meanings and messages of icons in our time. Icon evenings at the Icon Museum take place once a month on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm.

Without registration. Included in the museum admission price.
The event will be held in German.

What significance does book design hold today – and what role will it play in the future? Together with Florian Lamm (Lamm & Kirch, Leipzig) and Helene Hohmann (student of the HfG Offenbach), Birte Kreft (Executive Director of the Stiftung Buchkunst) and Jonas Deuter (curator of the exhibition On Display: How Graphic Design Shapes Us) discuss current developments, new challenges, and the future of book culture in the digital age. The focus is on diverse perspectives from the fields of design, education, and institutions – and on the question of how we can further explore the concepts of quality and book design.

No registration required. Included in the admission price.
The talk will be held in German.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

The course is suitable for all levels. Please bring your own mat.
No registration required. Free Admission.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

With art educator Hana Spijkers.
Without registration. Included in the admission price.

Healing Architecture is far more than just a concept for the healthcare sector. It is an approach that comes to life in every space through thoughtful contrasts, functional details, and a harmonious color and material palette. Together with HEWI and Caparol, WDC 2026 invites you to discover how holistic design has a forward-looking impact on physical, mental, and social well-being.

The design of print media is usually based on a non-disabled standard. This workshop aims to explore new artistic, experimental, and playful approaches to accessible book design together with designers – both with and without disabilities – and other interested participants.

Location: Diskursraum in the exhibition On Display: How Graphic Design Shapes Us
With designers Anna Breit, Pia Heer, and Hannah Witte. They are a team of people with and without disabilities. They plan and lead the workshops.

Registration at create.angewandte-kunst@stadt-frankfurt.de or 069 212 38522.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

The course is suitable for all levels. Please bring your own mat.
No registration required. Free Admission.

October’s Satourday is dedicated to the theme of DESIGN.
Ideas are waiting everywhere to be discovered and developed further. Through play, participants create their own designs, imaginative products and visions for the world of tomorrow.

At the workshop at the Museum Angewandte Kunst, participants will set off on a journey of discovery through the exhibitions, armed with a clipboard and pencil. Families will playfully explore shapes and materials, sketch out ideas and design their own fun products for the world of tomorrow.

Free workshop for families with children aged 7 and over.
Registration at create.angewandte-kunst@stadt-frankfurt.de or 069 212 38522.

October’s Satourday is dedicated to the theme of DESIGN.
Ideas are waiting everywhere to be discovered and developed further. Through play, participants create their own designs, imaginative products and visions for the world of tomorrow.

At the workshop at the Museum Angewandte Kunst, participants will set off on a journey of discovery through the exhibitions, armed with a clipboard and pencil. Families will playfully explore shapes and materials, sketch out ideas and design their own fun products for the world of tomorrow.

Free workshop for families with children aged 7 and over.
Registration at create.angewandte-kunst@stadt-frankfurt.de or 069 212 38522.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Without registration. Free entry.
The event will be held in German.

Together with the designers Robin Coenen and Anja Kaiser, whose work is featured in the exhibition, curator Dr Jonas Deuter will lead a final tour of the exhibition.
Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Without registration. Free entry.
The event will be held in German.

Exploring and Defining a “Flavor” Called Shibumi/Shibusa
A lecture by Prof. Dr. Mariko Takagi, Doshisha Women’s University, Department of Media, Kyoto, Japan.

In every language, there are terms for which there are no exact translations. Often, these are terms that require no further explanation within their linguistic and cultural context. There is a tacit understanding of what is being referred to. In the Japanese language, Shibumi/Shibusa occupies such a space.

Japanese aesthetics in art, design, architecture, culinary culture, and many other fields have enjoyed high acclaim in the Western world since the mid-19th century. In this context, Japanese culture is often described as something pleasantly foreign and yet familiar at the same time. Philosophies such as wabi-sabi, iki, and minimalism have been invoked to describe Japanese aesthetics. Some of these concepts are more popular today in portrayals of Japan outside the country than in how the Japanese perceive themselves. With shibumi/shibusa, the situation is different. If you ask Japanese people to explain these terms, many find it difficult, even though everyone has a clear idea of what they mean.

To kick off the exhibition Shibui. An Aesthetic Beyond Cultural Boundaries at the Museum Angewandte Kunst, Prof. Dr. Mariko Takagi will address the concept of Shibumi/Shibusa in her lecture. How can Shibumi and Shibusa be distinguished from other Japanese concepts? Is it accurate to describe Shibumi/Shibusa as an aesthetic interpretation? What values can be derived from this single term? What forms and objects embody this idea? Join us on this journey of reflection into the Japanese language and the formal interpretation of the term Shibumi/Shibusa.

Prof. Dr. Mariko Takagi is a typographer, author, and book designer, as well as a professor in the Department of Media at Doshisha Women’s University in Kyoto, Japan. She serves as a bridge between Western and Japanese culture in general, and between Latin letters and Japanese/Chinese characters in particular.

Prof. Dr. Mariko Takagi’s lecture will take place on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11 am at the Museum Angewandte Kunst. Afterward, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a short guided tour of the 亞 歐堂 meet asian art exhibition Shibui. An Aesthetic Beyond Cultural Boundaries with Dr. Anett Göthe, curator of the Asian Collection.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.

We highlight special icons from our collection from a theological, cultural and art historical perspective. We warmly invite you to learn more about the stories, meanings and messages of icons in our time. Icon evenings at the Icon Museum take place once a month on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm.

Without registration. Included in the museum admission price.
The event will be held in German.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The event will be held in German.

We see the eagle everywhere in Frankfurt: on streetlights, on posters, at the stadium. It is the city’s heraldic animal and the official heraldic animal of the Federal Republic of Germany. But even beyond city and state borders, the eagle is a popular symbol for national coats of arms, flags, and medals.

But do the eagle, lion, and bear still reflect the values that are important to us today? Together, we’ll consider: What does a democratic society need? Courage, solidarity, freedom, justice, diversity – or perhaps something entirely different?

Working in small groups, participants will design a new heraldic animal for our democracy. They can let their imaginations run wild, discuss ideas, draw, and experiment with their own concepts. What characteristics should the animal have? And what should it say about our society?

Afterward, the new heraldic animal becomes a personal medal. It can be worn by the recipient or given as a gift. In this way, new symbols for our democracy are created – and personal awards for what we value in one another and in our society.

Registration at create.angewandte-kunst@stadt-frankfurt.de or 069 212 38522.
Cost: 14 euros (including museum admission) for one adult with a child (an additional accompanying person pays the regular museum admission fee of 14 euros)

With Prof Klaus Klemp und Sven Wuttig.
Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be given in German.

Without registration. Free entry.
The event will be held in German.

Without registration. Included in the admission price.
The tour will be held in German.