When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition runs from 20.06.2026 to 27.09.2026. Kunstpalais is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm during the exhibition.

How much is admission?

Regular admission is 8 euros, reduced 4 euros. For holders of the ErlangenPass and the Explorer Pass, admission is free.

Are there tours and art education opportunities?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers tours, talks, workshops, artist formats, and other educational offerings for its exhibitions.

Is Kunstpalais accessible?

Yes, the exhibition rooms in the basement are accessible via an elevator. Additionally, there is ground-level access, seating, and an accessible toilet.

How do I arrive best?

Kunstpalais is located in downtown Erlangen and is about a five-minute walk from Erlangen train station. By car, access is possible via the A73.

Can I take photographs in the exhibition?

There are no binding statements in the provided sources. It is best to inquire directly with Kunstpalais before your visit.

Cyrill Lachauer shows landscapes that make history, freedom, and movement palpable

Name: Cyrill Lachauer – The Sunset Route
Start: 2026-06-21T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route at Kunstpalais: Landscape, Movement, and Memory

With The Sunset Route, Kunstpalais Erlangen opens a precisely curated view of the photographic and film work of Cyrill Lachauer. The exhibition brings together works from 2020 to 2026 and immerses the viewer in an image world where landscape is not merely a backdrop, but a speaking space of history, political experience, and personal exploration.

Narrative Landscapes Instead of Mere Motifs

Lachauer understands landscape as a condensed space of experience. People, places, objects, atmospheres, and inscriptions are not side figures but the very fabric of the images. His photographs and films unfold an aesthetic experience where expanse, dust, movement, and stillness grapple with one another. This open perspective makes the exhibition particularly appealing to art-interested visitors.

Between Freedom and Resistance

Central to the exhibition are questions of self-determination, colonization, exclusion, and exploitation. The title refers to a railroad route more than 3000 kilometers long in the southern USA, along which hobos and other mobile existences have traveled since the late 19th century. Lachauer approaches these stories not illustratively, but as an artist who translates historical constellations into a contemporary visual language.

Photography, Film, and Installation as Spatial Composition

The exhibition connects series such as Cardboard & Copenhagen and Birds with the film project Slack and two short films presented for the first time. In the interplay of photography, film, and installation, a multifaceted survey of the works emerges, re-examining the relationship between document, narrative, and poetic condensation. Particularly impressive is the way the works correspond with one another in the space, creating a unique exhibition atmosphere.

Kunstpalais Erlangen as a Venue for Contemporary Art

Kunstpalais is known as a museum for international contemporary art, combining exhibition practice with art education. Its location in the Palais Stutterheim, right in the heart of Erlangen, gives the visit a special tension between historical architecture and contemporary art. Those who appreciate contemporary photography and conceptually dense image worlds will find a space here that promotes both concentration and discovery.

Educational Programs, Tours, and Cultural Education

Kunstpalais offers a wide range of programs including tours, talks, workshops, and offerings for different target groups. This means the exhibition is not only viewed but also explored. Especially in a work like The Sunset Route, which engages with political, historical, and media levels, education opens additional access points and makes the exhibition particularly valuable for education and discussion.

Conclusion: The Sunset Route is a demanding, sensually charged exhibition about movement, memory, and the storytelling of landscapes. Anyone who wants to see art that powerfully combines photography, film, and political reflection should experience this presentation live at Kunstpalais Erlangen.