When does the tour Abandon all Hope take place?

The tour takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2 PM.

Where does the tour take place?

The venue is the EL ARTElier Gallery at Wasserturmstraße 12 in Erlangen. The entrance is via Schiffstraße.

What is the entry fee?

Entry to the tour and exhibition is free.

Who is the exhibition suitable for?

Entry is only permitted for persons aged 18 and over. The exhibition contains representations that may be disturbing or distressing.

Are photo and video recordings allowed?

No. Photo, video, and any other image and sound recordings are not allowed in the exhibition rooms.

What can visitors expect during the tour?

KMA explains the metaphorical meanings of his works and provides personal insights into sketches, texts, composition, and the artistic creation process.

Abandon all Hope: KMA opens the dark imagery of the present in EL ARTElier

Name: Abandon all Hope – a tour
Start: 2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-07T15:00:00+01:00
Location: EL ARTElier Galerie

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

In the EL ARTElier in Erlangen, the personal tour with the artist KMA opens an immediate access to the exhibition Abandon all Hope. Inspired by Dante Alighieri's classic Divine Comedy, visitors encounter grotesque creatures, demonic figures, sketches, and texts about the man-made hell of the modern world.

Between Dante's Inferno and contemporary art

KMA translates the symbolic world of the medieval inferno into a contemporary visual language. The works revolve around guilt, fear, societal tensions, and human self-destruction. Literary references combine with a critical diagnosis of the present and open a reflection on the works between allegory, grotesque, and existential contemplation.

Grotesque creatures and dark image worlds

At the center of the exhibition are grotesque and demonic creatures, whose forms oscillate between human figures, fantasy beings, and nightmarish visions. Expressive contours, disturbing body shapes, and strong visual signs condense the atmosphere of the exhibition. The uncanny takes on a visible form and questions familiar notions of hope, damnation, and responsibility.

Sketches, texts, and the artistic creation process

In addition to the developed works, Abandon all Hope shows sketches and texts. They make it comprehensible how figures, motifs, and metaphorical layers of meaning emerge. The connection of painting, drawing, digital art, and literary inspiration opens a direct view into KMA's world of thoughts and connects aesthetic experience with cultural education.

Personal tour with KMA

During the tour, KMA explains the metaphorical meanings of his works and provides insights into their creation process. The presentation focuses on composition, symbolism, and the cultural references of the works. Thus, the exhibition becomes an intense art experience that does not end at the visible surface but invites concentrated reflection on the work.

Important notes for visiting the exhibition

The exhibition is aimed at adults aged 18 and over and contains representations that may be disturbing or distressing. Photo, video, and any other image and sound recordings are not permitted in the exhibition rooms. Admission is free.

Conclusion: A compelling aesthetic experience

Abandon all Hope awaits art enthusiasts with a visually powerful engagement between Dante's reception, grotesque fantasy, and a critical view of the present. Those who wish to experience contemporary art as a sensual, intellectual, and cultural experience should definitely attend the personal tour with KMA live in the EL ARTElier.