When does ABANDON ALL HOPE take place?

The event takes place on October 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM at EL ARTElier in Erlangen.

What is the entry fee?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Where is EL ARTElier located?

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

Is there a guided tour of the exhibition?

As part of the exhibition, personal tours with KMA are offered. According to event information, these take place on Saturdays at 2:00 PM.

How long will the exhibition be on display?

ABANDON ALL HOPE can be seen from October 10 to November 28, 2026.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

The exhibition is recommended for ages 18 and up.

ABANDON ALL HOPE: Dark art between Dante, the present, and human hell

Name: ABANDON ALL HOPE
Start: 2026-10-31T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T15:00:00+01:00
Location: EL ARTElier Galerie

ABANDON ALL HOPE: A visually powerful journey into the hell of the present

At EL ARTElier in Erlangen, the exhibition ABANDON ALL HOPE offers a disturbing yet fascinating access to the thought world of the artist KMA. Inspired by Dante Alighieri's classic Divine Comedy, visitors encounter grotesque, demonic creatures and an urgent imagery about the man-made hell of the modern world.

Between Dante and the Present

KMA translates the symbolic world of Dante's Inferno into a contemporary art direction. The works revolve around social tensions, fears, guilt, and human self-destruction. Allegory, grotesque, and existential reflection combine to create an exhibition that shakes familiar notions of hope and damnation.

Grotesque Creatures and Dark Image Spaces

At the center are grotesque and demonic beings whose forms oscillate between human figures, fantasy creatures, and dark visions. Expressive contours, physical distortions, and strong image signs coalesce into an atmospheric composition. The exhibition develops an intense spatial effect and invites concentrated examination of the works.

Sketches, Texts, and Personal Insights

In addition to the developed works, ABANDON ALL HOPE showcases sketches and texts from the artistic creation process. This makes motifs, ideas, and metaphorical meanings comprehensible. The personal mediation by KMA opens an immediate access to the works and makes the exhibition atmosphere a unique art experience.

Cultural Education and Aesthetic Experience

The exhibition combines painting, drawing, literary inspiration, and social observation. Visitors discover how a medieval hell myth is transformed into a contemporary visual language. The combination of visual irritation, narrative texts, and personal dialogue supports a sustainable aesthetic experience.

Conclusion: Dark Art with Lasting Impact

ABANDON ALL HOPE awaits art enthusiasts with an intense examination between Dante reception, grotesque fantasy, and a critical view of the present. Those who want to experience contemporary art as a sensual, intellectual, and cultural experience will find an exhibition of particular atmospheric density at EL ARTElier. Admission is free. A visit is especially worthwhile for those who wish to not only observe art but deepen it through direct exchange with the artist.