When does the tour of Abandon all Hope take place?

The personal tour with KMA takes place on October 30, 2026, at 7 PM.

What is the cost of visiting the exhibition?

Admission to the exhibition and the tour is free.

Where is EL ARTElier located?

EL ARTElier is located at Wasserturmstraße 12 in 91054 Erlangen. The entrance is at Schiffstraße.

How long will the exhibition be on display?

Abandon all Hope can be seen from October 10 to November 28, 2026.

Are there additional tours?

According to event information, a tour takes place every Saturday at 2 PM.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

The exhibition is designated for visitors aged 18 and older.

Abandon all Hope: Dark art between Dante, the present, and human responsibility

Name: Abandon all Hope
Start: 2026-10-30T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T21:00:00+01:00
Location: EL ARTElier - Galerie

Abandon all Hope: A visually powerful journey into the hell of the present

At EL ARTElier in Erlangen, KMA opens an exhibition titled Abandon all Hope that explores the reception of Dante, grotesque fantasy, and a critical perspective on the modern world. The personal tour on October 30, 2026, makes the metaphorical meanings of the works, sketches, and texts immediately palpable.

Between Dante's Inferno and contemporary reality

Inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, the exhibition gathers grotesque and demonic creatures. KMA transforms the classical conception of hell into a contemporary visual language and focuses on fears, guilt, societal tensions, and the man-made hell of the present.

Grotesque forms and dark visual worlds

The works on display range from painting and drawing to an installation-like spatial dramaturgy. Expressive contours, disturbing bodily forms, and fantastic beings create a dense exhibition atmosphere. The uncanny takes on a visible shape and challenges both the contemplation of the works and the aesthetic experience.

Sketches, texts, and the creative process

Complementing the elaborated works, Abandon all Hope showcases sketches and texts. They provide access to KMA's thought process and illustrate how figures, motives, and metaphorical levels are created. The connection of image, text, and personal mediation anchors the exhibition in vibrant cultural education.

Personal tour with KMA

During the tour, KMA explains the background of his works and guides through the symbolic levels of the exhibition. Visitors experience the works not only as dark visions but also as an invitation to engage with responsibility, hope, and human self-destruction.

Conclusion: An intense art experience in Erlangen

Abandon all Hope awaits art enthusiasts with an atmospherically dense exhibition combining literary inspiration, grotesque visual language, and societal reflection. Those who wish to experience contemporary art as a sensual and intellectual journey should definitely attend the personal tour at EL ARTElier live.