When does Abandon all Hope take place?

The event takes place on November 5, 2026, at 7 PM at EL ARTElier in Erlangen.

What can visitors expect at the exhibition?

Works, sketches, and texts by the artist KMA, inspired by Dante Alighieri's Inferno and the idea of a man-made hell of the present will be shown.

Is there a personal tour?

Yes, KMA provides personal insights into his thought world and explains the metaphorical meanings of his works.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission to the exhibition and event is free.

Where is EL ARTElier located?

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

Is the event suitable for children?

The exhibition is intended for an adult audience aged 18 and over.

Abandon all Hope: KMA makes Dante's Inferno immediately experienceable as contemporary art

Name: Abandon all Hope
Start: 2026-11-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T21:00:00+01:00
Location: EL ARTElier Galerie

Abandon all Hope: KMA guides through the hell of the present

The exhibition Abandon all Hope at EL ARTElier Erlangen opens an intense access to the thought world of the artist KMA. Inspired by Dante Alighieri's Inferno, visitors encounter grotesque and demonic creatures, expressive imagery, as well as sketches and texts that make the process of creation and the metaphorical significance of the works visible.

Dante's Inferno as a mirror of the present

KMA translates the medieval idea of hell into a contemporary art direction. His works connect literary references with a critical examination of the man-made present. Guilt, fear, power, and self-destruction appear not as abstract terms but as corporeal figures and disturbing visual signs.

Grotesque creatures and dark picture spaces

At the center of the exhibition are grotesque, demonic creatures, whose forms oscillate between human figure, fantasy beings, and nightmarish visions. Dark contrasts, expressive contours, and a concentrated spatial effect shape the exhibition atmosphere. Observing the works leads into a visual world that requestions familiar notions of hope, damnation, and responsibility.

Sketches, texts, and the artistic process

In addition to the fully developed works, Abandon all Hope shows sketches and texts. This makes the development of the figures understandable: initial forms, conceptual notes, and symbolic motifs enter into a dialogue. The exhibition connects painting, drawing, and literary inspiration into an aesthetic experience between allegory, grotesque, and sociocultural diagnosis of the present.

Personal tour with KMA

During the personal tour, KMA explains the metaphorical meanings of his works and provides insights into his thought world. The mediation focuses on image composition, symbolism, and the cultural references of the works. Thus, an immediate art experience is created that invites art enthusiasts to a deeper examination of the works and cultural education.

Conclusion: An intense aesthetic experience

Abandon all Hope awaits visitors with a visually powerful engagement between Dante reception, grotesque fantasy, and a critical look at the present. Those who want to experience contemporary art as a sensual, intellectual, and societal experience should discover the exhibition at EL ARTElier live and take advantage of the personal tour with KMA.