Our newly created two-year Curatorial Fellowship is launching for the first time this year and is renumerated with €10,000. This initiative supports mid-year curators and offers them the opportunity to expand their research-oriented exhibition practice. They will have the opportunity to work with the foundation on an exhibition project and to submit proposals for new acquisitions for our collection of contemporary photography, the Art Collection Deutsche Börse.

As part of the collaboration, which will begin in spring 2026 and conclude with the realisation of an exhibition in spring 2028, the selected fellow will engage extensively with our collection, identify narratives and themes, and develop a detailed exhibition concept. Another important part of the programme is to propose new artistic positions for acquisitions that complement, enrich and strengthen both the planned exhibition and the existing collection with new perspectives. The thematic exhibition, curated in collaboration with the Photography Foundation, will be shown at its premises in Eschborn near Frankfurt and at another photography institution in Europe. Through its collaborative approach and combination of existing and newly acquired works, the exhibition aims to shed new light on the collection and show how it addresses aesthetic, societal, social and political issues through photography.

The call for applications is now online and runs until 31 December 2025. Interested curators can find detailed information here.

In cooperation with “Der Greif”, we are promoting emerging talent in contemporary photography. To this end, in 2025/2026, we will support the “Guest Rooms” format, a series of monthly online exhibitions curated by renowned experts in the field of contemporary photography. These digital exhibitions will provide an opportunity for young artists to showcase their work to an international audience.

“Der Greif” is an award-winning contemporary photography platform committed to breaking down barriers and making the art world more accessible to young artists worldwide by showcasing a variety of perspectives. “Der Greif” increases the visibility of young photographers through various online formats, in the form of scholarships and community events, and by enabling them to network with experts and curators. An annual print edition is also published in collaboration with renowned contemporary artists who act as guest editors.