When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from June 24, 2026, to September 27, 2026.

Where is Kunstpalais located?

Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the basement are accessible via an elevator.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 euros.

Are there guided tours or educational programs?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers an accompanying educational program and public tours for the exhibition.

How can I get there best?

Kunstpalais is centrally located in Erlangen and can be reached within a few minutes' walk from the train station.

Landscapes Speak Softly: Cyrill Lachauer at Kunstpalais Erlangen

Name: Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route
Start: 2026-06-24T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route at Kunstpalais: Landscape as Narrated Space

With Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route, Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition that combines photography, film, and poetic autoethnography into an intense art experience. The works revolve around landscapes that are not merely background images but stores of history, movement, memory, and political experience. ([kunstpalais-erlangen.de](https://www.kunstpalais-erlangen.de/en/117/Ausstellung-Detailseite.html/Cyrill-Lachauer-The-Sunset-Route%3A112.html?referingPageNr=1&utm_source=openai))

An Artist Who Lets Landscapes Speak

Cyrill Lachauer, born in 1979, has been developing a body of work that exists between photography, film, and text for years. His imagery follows traces, transitions, and voids; travels through the USA, Mexico, and Bosnia have become artistic research on freedom, self-determination, resistance, and exclusion. Kunstpalais thus connects to a curatorial line that links international contemporary art with social relevance. ([kas.de](https://www.kas.de/de/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/statische-inhalte-detail/-/content/cyrill-lachauer-1?utm_source=openai))

Between Freight Trains, Road Movies, and Political Topography

The centerpiece of the exhibition is the title The Sunset Route, named after a railway line over 3,000 kilometers long in the southern USA. Lachauer follows movements of travelers, migrants, and dreamers with his works. In particular, the project Slack connects cinematic storytelling, documentary closeness, and a sensitive engagement with contemporary experiences in images of high atmospheric density. Two new short films expand the ensemble into a loose trilogy. ([kunstpalais-erlangen.de](https://www.kunstpalais-erlangen.de/en/117/Ausstellung-Detailseite.html/Cyrill-Lachauer-The-Sunset-Route%3A112.html?referingPageNr=1&utm_source=openai))

Kunstpalais as a Place of Aesthetic Experience

Kunstpalais sees itself as a museum for international contemporary art with a strong focus on education. The institution combines exhibition practice with education, discussions, and tours; it is here that Lachauer's work unfolds its impact particularly strongly, as his images demand quiet contemplation, attention to light, materiality, and narrative breaks. The exhibition spaces in the basement are accessible by elevator. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/132/Mission-Statement.html?utm_source=openai))

What Visitors Can Expect in Erlangen

This exhibition offers a dense view of contemporary art that does not romanticize the landscape but makes it readable as a cultural and political resonance space. Those interested in photography, film, curated exhibitions, and art historical contexts will experience a multifaceted artistic experience with intellectual depth and strong sensory presence. A visit to Kunstpalais is especially worthwhile for anyone seeking contemporary art as an aesthetic and social experience. ([kunstpalais-erlangen.de](https://www.kunstpalais-erlangen.de/en/117/Ausstellung-Detailseite.html/Cyrill-Lachauer-The-Sunset-Route%3A112.html?referingPageNr=1&utm_source=openai))