Jens Rassmus in Freising: Adventures in the Mind as a fascinating illustration exhibition
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Jens Rassmus opens spaces for the imagination
When the rain outside refuses to end, an inner journey begins. The exhibition Adventures in the Mind showcases illustrations by children's author and artist Jens Rassmus at the Old Prison Freising and makes visible how entire worlds emerge from just a few lines.
Images that set stories in motion
At the center are childlike imagination, playful transformation, and the close connection between image and narration. Two children look out the window on an endless rainy day – yet the apparent monotony becomes the starting point of an adventure. Rassmus develops open narrative spaces from everyday situations, where viewers can discover their own stories.
Jens Rassmus and the art of children's book illustration
Jens Rassmus, born in 1967 in Kiel, studied illustration in Hamburg and Dundee. Since 1997, he has been writing and illustrating children's books and teaching illustration at the Muthesius University of Fine Arts. His visual language combines precise drawing, humorous observation, and a pronounced sensitivity to children's perspectives.
His known works include Rainy Day, The Night Animal, Yay, Last One! and Pizza from the South Pole. For Rainy Day, he received the German Children's Literature Prize in the Picture Book category in 2025. His work has been honored multiple times with the Austrian Children's and Youth Book Prize; he was also nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
Literary experience at the Old Prison
The historical atmosphere of the Old Prison creates an appealing contrast to the open, colorful, and dynamic image worlds of the exhibition. Between ancient walls, a place for language art, illustration, and cultural dialogue emerges. Visitors encounter not only individual motifs but also an artistic attitude: imagination is taken seriously as an independent form of thinking.
Free admission and family-friendly
The exhibition is open on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free. The presentation is part of the 44th Literary Autumn in Freising and invites attendees to experience children's book illustration as an independent art form.
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Adventures in the Mind promises an inspiring literary experience for families, children's book fans, and all who are tempted to think further by images. Anyone wanting to discover how rain, boredom, and a few lines create an entire world should explore this exhibition live at the Old Prison Freising.
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- Website: http://www.jensrassmus.de/
- Publisher: Peter Hammer Verlag – Jens Rassmus
