When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition runs from March 14, 2026, to June 7, 2026, at Kunstpalais Erlangen.

What are the opening hours?

During the exhibition period, Kunstpalais is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, and on the first Thursday of the month until 8 pm.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 6 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Is Kunstpalais accessible?

Yes, the exhibition rooms in the basement are accessible via elevator.

How do I get there best?

Kunstpalais is located at the marketplace in Erlangen and is about a five-minute walk from the train station.

Are there tours or mediation offers?

Information about tours and mediation offers will follow depending on the program of Kunstpalais.

Christoph Niemann transforms few lines into stunning image ideas in Erlangen

Name: Christoph Niemann. To the Point
Start: 2026-04-21T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Christoph Niemann. To the Point at Kunstpalais Erlangen

At Kunstpalais Erlangen, precise drawing meets surprising image ideas: The exhibition Christoph Niemann. To the Point showcases one of the most renowned illustrators and graphic designers of our time in a major solo exhibition. With minimal lines, clever reduction, and playful comedy, Niemann transforms everyday observations into an artistic experience that has an immediate impact and can also be read in a rich art-historical context.

Drawing as a Thought Game

Christoph Niemann works with the energy of the minimal. An inkpot becomes a camera, bananas turn into horse legs, a finger sets cars in motion: Such solutions reveal the full strength of his visual language. Between illustration, graphic design, and conceptual drawing, an exhibition atmosphere arises where wit and intelligence intertwine. It is precisely this combination of lightness and precision that makes his works pointed comments on modern life.

Minimalism with Great Impact

The exhibition makes visible how a whole cosmos can arise from just a few lines. Niemann's works negotiate creative processes, perception, and the humor of the everyday. For the viewing of the works, this opens up a productive tension: What initially appears spontaneous and cheerful is based on careful observation, formal discipline, and a confident mastery of the drawing medium. Thus, the exhibition also becomes an aesthetic experience about the power of reduction.

A Museum in the Heart of Erlangen

Kunstpalais is located in the baroque Palais Stutterheim at the marketplace and serves as a museum for contemporary art, a central place for cultural education in Erlangen. The exhibition rooms are barrier-free located in the basement and accessible by elevator. For those who want to experience contemporary art in an urban context, this is a place that cleverly connects collection, mediation, and current contemporary art.

Visit with Added Value

The exhibition runs from March 14 to June 7, 2026. Kunstpalais is open during this period from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, and on the first Thursday of each month until 8 pm. Admission is 6 euros, reduced 3 euros. This makes the visit suitable for art enthusiasts, school classes, families, and anyone who wants to rediscover illustration as an independent art form.

At the end, visitors can expect an exhibition full of sophistication, visual punchlines, and drawing intelligence. Christoph Niemann. To the Point invites you to look more closely, to read image ideas anew, and to experience contemporary art in its cleverest, most playful form live. A visit to Kunstpalais Erlangen is definitely worthwhile.