When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled from 01.09.2026 to 27.09.2026 at Kunstpalais Erlangen.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 euros, reduced 4 euros.

Where is Kunstpalais located?

Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen in Palais Stutterheim.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces on the ground floor are accessible via an elevator. There is also ground-level access through the side entrance and a barrier-free toilet.

What is the best way to get there?

Kunstpalais is about a 5-minute walk from Erlangen train station and is also easily reachable by car via the Erlangen Zentrum exit.

Are there tours or educational offerings?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers public tours and other art education formats. Current dates are published in the event program.

Cyrill Lachauer opens landscapes full of history, film, and poetic tension

Name: Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route
Start: 2026-09-01T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Cyrill Lachauer at Kunstpalais: Landscape as History, Imagery, and Resistance

With The Sunset Route, Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition that condenses photography and film into a concentrated, poetic narrative. Cyrill Lachauer approaches landscape not as a backdrop, but as a speaking space full of memory, political tension, and bodily experience. The exhibition gathers works from the years 2020 to 2026 and opens the view for freedom, self-determination, resistance, colonization, exclusion, and exploitation.

Between Road Movie and Image Essay

Lachauer's work operates at the intersection of documentary observation and artistic condensation. His photographic and cinematic works arise from travels through the USA, Mexico, and Bosnia, from careful seeing, listening to traces, and reading historical layers. Thus, an exhibition atmosphere unfolds in the museum, where each artwork observation reveals new connections between place, history, and present.

Narrative Landscapes and Political Resonances

At the center is the idea of narrative landscapes: places where people, local cultures, objects, and physical realities intertwine. Lachauer works with the tension between closeness and distance, between poetic openness and precise art historical reflection. This is precisely where the strength of contemporary art lies: it demands an aesthetic experience that not only views images but also learns to interpret them.

New Films, New Perspectives

The exhibition is complemented by two new short films, shown for the first time: The Prologue and The Epilogue. In connection with the other works, a rhythmic image space is created, where montage, materiality, and sound merge into an intense art experience. Those interested in photography, film art, and conceptual exhibition practice will find a concise position of contemporary art here.

A Place for Art Education and Concentrated Viewing

Kunstpalais Erlangen is established as a house for contemporary art and art education. The spaces in Palais Stutterheim combine historical architecture with a clear, modern presentation form. This gives Cyrill Lachauer's works a special presence: light, image depth, and spatial effect enter into an open dialogue that is also convincing in terms of museum education.

Conclusion

The Sunset Route invites you to read landscapes anew, decipher political image spaces, and sharpen your own perception. A visit promises a concentrated exhibition atmosphere, strong image moments, and a lasting cultural enrichment. Those who wish to experience contemporary photography and film art in all its depth should see this exhibition live at Kunstpalais Erlangen.