Prolongation of the tender for the exhibition Basic rights BBK Frankfurt - BBK - Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.

Overview

BBK Frankfurt is organizing a major exhibition as part of World Design Capital Frankfurt 2026, featuring 19 artworks each interpreting one of the fundamental rights articles (1-19) of the German Basic Law. The exhibition will explore how dignity, freedom, equality, freedom of belief, freedom of expression, and the right to asylum are reflected in contemporary art and how perspectives on these rights are changing in a pluralistic, digital, globalized world.

Key Dates

• Closing date for entries: 22 May 2026
• Submission of finished works: by 14 August 2026
• Start of exhibition: 18 September 2026

Eligibility

Members of the BBK nationwide are eligible to participate.

Format & Submission

Each artwork must measure 80 × 80 cm on canvas with a stretcher frame thickness of 20mm. Artists will submit designs by the May 22 deadline and finished works by August 14, 2026.

Selection Process

An expert jury will select entries based on content and artistic merit. The jury will include experts from various disciplines such as journalism, law, history, and art. Confirmed jury members are Oliver Wittershagen (lawyer), Andreas Greulich (art historian and gallery owner, Frankfurt), and Nadja Zweigler (art historian, artist, Frankfurt, BBK Frankfurt board member). Further personalities, including Justine Otto and Juli Zeh, have been invited. The jury's decision is binding; legal recourse is excluded.

Exhibition Details

Finished works will be presented as part of the exhibition and, if applicable, documented in the catalog. The exhibition is conceived as a travelling exhibition and cooperation with other regional associations interested in presenting it is welcome. As part of World Design Capital Frankfurt 2026, the exhibition expects high public awareness and broad media attention.