MGGU Museum Giersch der Goethe-Universität

In the exhibition "Fixing Futures - Planetary Futures between Speculation and Control", the Giersch Museum at Goethe University (MGGU) is addressing the challenges of climate change and showing international artistic and scientific visions for actively shaping our futures. Rising emissions and growing environmental fears are driving the search for new models to shape possible futures. The exhibition understands the future as an interplay of different visions by scientists, activists, authors and artists - always in the plural. Visitors will encounter a variety of perspectives that critically examine technological and social solutions. The focus is on topics such as geoengineering, weather manipulation, quantum computers and alternative, decolonial futures. The exhibition invites us to ask whether and to what extent technologies can help us to shape the future - and what price we pay for this.

"Fixing Futures" shows that futures are not fixed, but form a dynamic field that we can shape together. Through models, scenarios and forward-looking projects, the exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to actively engage with creative and political approaches to shaping futures and to rethink our role in the world. Future models of decolonial movements design alternatives for fairer and more sustainable futures. Cooperation and collaboration with other academics open up a wide range of perspectives for multidisciplinary exchange.

Photo: Jana Hartmann: Virtual Verdure, 2024 from the group of works: The Future is Present (detailed view)

2for1 tickets for the exhibition "Fixing Futures - Planetary Futures between Speculation and Control" at the MGGU Museum Giersch of Goethe University (regular price € 7)

5.4.-31.8.2025 (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-6pm + Thu 10am-8pm; Mondays only open on public holidays from 10am-6pm)

MGGU Museum Giersch der Goethe-Universität, Schaumainkai 83, Frankfurt

Download the CITY CARD voucher (yellow star), print it out and hand it in at the museum ticket office when you enter.