When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 10.04.2026 and runs until 07.06.2026.

Where is Kunstpalais located?

Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen in Palais Stutterheim.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 Euros, reduced 4 Euros.

Is there accessible entry?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible via a ground-level side entrance and an elevator. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available.

What are the opening hours of Kunstpalais?

During the duration of an exhibition, the house is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and every first Thursday until 8 PM.

How can I best get there?

Kunstpalais is about a 5-minute walk from Erlangen train station and is also accessible by car via the A73, exit Erlangen Center.

Christoph Niemann Unleashes the Art of the Precise Punchline at Kunstpalais Erlangen

Name: Christoph Niemann. On Point
Start: 2026-04-10T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Christoph Niemann. On Point at Kunstpalais Erlangen

With the major solo exhibition Christoph Niemann. On Point, Kunstpalais Erlangen devotes a stage to one of the most significant image authors of our time, where drawing, illustration, and conceptual image ideas come together. With few strokes, strong objects, and surprising interventions, Niemann condenses reality into pointed images that appear both humorous and precise.

Drawing as an Immediate Artistic Experience

Christoph Niemann works with a visual language that relies on reduction and gains its strength from it. Ink, line, object, and gesture become carriers of an aesthetic experience, where everyday things suddenly take on new roles. An ink bottle becomes a camera, bananas become horse legs, and movements transform cars into toys for the eye. This visual language opens the space for contemplating works in the best sense: clear, surprising, and full of wit.

Curation Between Humor, Observing Everyday Life, and the Present

The exhibition shows Niemann's view of modern life as a finely balanced play between signs, ideas, and commentary. His works stand in the tradition of contemporary drawing that not only illustrates but thinks, condenses, and reacts. Especially in the curation at Kunstpalais, the works unfold their special spatial impact: visitors encounter a world of images that challenges both a quick glance and close reading.

A House for Contemporary Art in the Heart of Erlangen

Kunstpalais in Palais Stutterheim at the marketplace is a place where contemporary art, art education, and cultural education come together. The exhibition benefits from the baroque architecture and its location at the heart of the city. This creates an exhibition atmosphere where contemporary art and historical urban space meet productively. Those interested in illustration, drawing, art history, and creative processes find here an especially stimulating approach.

Tours, Education, and Accompanying Program

The exhibition includes tours and educational offerings that deepen the view of Niemann’s work. The program ranges from director-led tours to Sunday tours, workshops, and family formats. This transforms a visit to the exhibition into a space for learning and discovery that appeals to both art lovers and families. Especially appealing is the approach for everyone who wants to not only view drawing but understand it as a form of thought and as a creative process.

Conclusion

Christoph Niemann. On Point promises a pointed artistic experience between humor, intelligence, and visual precision. The exhibition invites viewers to see drawing anew and discover the power of the essential. Anyone enthusiastic about contemporary art should definitely experience this exhibition live at Kunstpalais Erlangen.