When is the exhibition open and when is it quiet?

Opening hours during the exhibition Tue to Sun 10 am to 6 pm, first Thursday until 8 pm. Quiet visiting times are mornings on weekdays.

What is the admission fee and are there discounts?

Admission €8, reduced €4. Free with ErlangenPass and Discoverer-Pass. Discounts apply to youth, students, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Are there public tours or special tours?

Yes. Sunday tours last about 60 minutes and cost €3 plus admission. Additionally, there is a director's tour in cooperation with the adult education center Erlangen.

Is there a workshop related to the exhibition?

Yes. A creative workshop related to the exhibition is offered; registration through the adult education center Erlangen, course number 26S302015, participation fee according to program notice.

How is accessibility regulated at the Kunstpalais?

Access at ground level through the side entrance on the main street; exhibition rooms in the basement accessible by elevator. Seating and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Information to follow. Please pay attention to signage on site or ask the supervisory staff.

Few strokes, great impact: Christoph Niemann shows humor and precision at the Kunstpalais Erlangen

Name: Christoph Niemann. To the Point
Start: 2026-03-14T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

With a few strokes to the big idea: Christoph Niemann at the Kunstpalais

The Kunstpalais Erlangen dedicates a comprehensive solo exhibition to the internationally celebrated illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann. Balancing humor and precision, an artistic experience unfolds that succinctly captures our present with reduced means – cleverly curated, sensually palpable, and visually pointed.

Drawing as a space for thought: Line, object, meaning

In the exhibition atmosphere, drawings close to painting, print graphics, and playful interventions meet. An inkwell becomes a camera, bananas turn into horse legs, hands move cars – poetic metaphors arise from everyday objects. The examination of the work sharpens the eye for composition, negative space, and materiality; shapes, light, and spatial effects lead to an aesthetic experience that humorously condenses complex questions.

To the point: Art historical context and curation

Niemann's works connect to the tradition of conceptual drawing and modern graphic art and transpose them into the visual culture of the 21st century – between editorial illustration, artist's books, and installations. The curation at Kunstpalais unfolds this tension arc over two floors: pointed narrative imagery, clear hanging, precise rhythm of the spaces. In collaboration with the Comic-Salon Erlangen, the narrative power of drawing becomes visible and discursively tangible.

Education, tours, workshops: Learning in dialogue

For in-depth work examination, Sunday tours offer a concentrated viewing experience (participation fee plus admission). A director’s tour opens curatorial perspectives. A creative workshop in the midst of the exhibition sets impulses for one’s own design – expertise meets practice, art education becomes cultural learning.

Experience meets expertise: Why this exhibition

Colors and contrasts, the clarity of line, the succinctness of form – all this creates an immediate spatial effect. Those who want to understand current visual languages experience here a school of perception: precise seeing, sharp thinking, light hand. The result: a sustainably inspiring art experience.

Visitors' voices

Visitors' reactions are clear: The exhibition excites art lovers. An art enthusiast writes on Instagram: 'Few strokes, maximum idea – every image a moment of realization!'

Conclusion

Christoph Niemann. To the Point promises intelligent images, fine wit, and a clear stance on the present. Anyone who wants to experience art as a space for insight and pleasure should definitely visit this exhibition live – for head, eye, and hand.