When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled to start on 25.08.2026 at 10:00 AM and runs in the current exhibition period of Kunstpalais until 27.09.2026.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission to Kunstpalais is 8 euros. Reduced tickets cost 4 euros.

Where is the Kunstpalais located?

Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen, in Palais Stutterheim, just a few minutes' walk from the train station.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the basement are accessible by elevator. There is also ground-level access via the side entrance and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Are there guided tours or accompanying programs?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers public tours and an extensive art education accompanying program. The exact dates are listed in the event program of the house.

Can I easily reach the museum by public transport?

Yes, Kunstpalais is about a 5-minute walk from Erlangen train station, making it very accessible.

Landscape, Film and Memory: Cyrill Lachauer at Kunstpalais Erlangen

Name: Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route
Start: 2026-08-25T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Cyrill Lachauer at Kunstpalais: When Landscape Becomes Narrative

With The Sunset Route, Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition in which photography, film, and installation merge into a dense art experience. At the center is Cyrill Lachauer's idea of the narrating landscape: spaces where people, objects, atmospheres, and historical inscriptions are inseparably linked. The exhibition can be seen in the basement of Kunstpalais and runs in the current exhibition period from 20.06. to 27.09.2026. ([kunstpalais-erlangen.de](https://www.kunstpalais-erlangen.de/de/114/Aktuell.html?utm_source=openai))

Between Road Movie and Work Observation

Lachauer works according to the Kunstpalais and Sammlung Goetz using photographic and cinematic formats that oscillate between artistic documentation, essayistic road movie, and experimental fiction. The exhibition gathers works from the years 2020 to 2025 or 2020 to 2026 and follows travels through the USA, Mexico, and Bosnia, often along freight trains and border zones. This creates an intense exhibition atmosphere where movement, loss, freedom, and social tension visually converge. ([sammlung-goetz.de](https://www.sammlung-goetz.de/en/exhibitions/cyrill-lachauer-the-sunset-route/?utm_source=openai))

Landscape as Cultural Memory

The artist, born in 1979 in the Inn Valley, combines directing, ethnology, and visual arts in his practice. His work revolves around what he understands as landscape in a broader sense: not only nature but also material culture, history, and the traces of life in a space. This art historical breadth makes The Sunset Route particularly exciting for an audience that seeks to understand photography, installation, and contemporary art as aesthetic experience. ([online.sammlung-goetz.de](https://online.sammlung-goetz.de/kuenstler-in/cyrill-lachauer/?utm_source=openai))

The Film Slack as the Heart of the Exhibition

A central work is the one-hour film Slack, which Kunstpalais describes as a key work of the exhibition. The film was created in collaboration with American photographer Mike Brodie and links the longing for freedom with the harshness of social decline. At its center is the memory of Mia Justice Smith, whose nickname gave the film its title. This connection of personal memory, road trip aesthetics, and political present gives the exhibition a strong emotional and analytical depth. ([kunstpalais-erlangen.de](https://www.kunstpalais-erlangen.de/en/103/Events.html?utm_source=openai))

Why a Visit is Worthwhile

Kunstpalais Erlangen is a venue for contemporary art with changing exhibitions, guided tours, and museum educational formats. The exhibition is located in the baroque Palais Stutterheim at the market square, just a few minutes' walk from the train station, and the exhibition area in the basement is accessible by elevator. Those who visit The Sunset Route will experience not only powerful images but also a precisely curated engagement with photography, film, and contemporary experience. A visit is especially worthwhile for all who seek art as a space for thinking, seeing, and aesthetic experience. ([kunstpalais-erlangen.de](https://www.kunstpalais-erlangen.de/de/133/Besuch-planen.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route opens a fascinating view of landscape as a cultural resonance space. Between photography, film, and installation unfolds an exhibition full of movement, language, and memory. Anyone seeking contemporary art with depth should definitely experience this exhibition live at Kunstpalais Erlangen. ([erlangen-news.de](https://www.erlangen-news.de/veranstaltungen/ausstellungen/cyrill-lachauer-the-sunset-route-26071413210924?utm_source=openai))