When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition begins on 24.06.2026 and is scheduled to be on view until 27.09.2026.

What are the opening hours of Kunstpalais?

During ongoing exhibitions, Kunstpalais is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM.

What is the cost of admission?

The regular admission fee is 8 euros, reduced 4 euros. Admission is free for holders of the ErlangenPass and Entdecker-Pass.

Is Kunstpalais accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces are accessible via the side entrance on the main street at ground level, and there is an elevator available.

Are there guided tours and mediation offers?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers public tours and a diverse art educational accompanying program with workshops and group formats.

How can I best reach the event location?

Kunstpalais is located in Palais Stutterheim at Market Square 1 in Erlangen, about a five-minute walk from the train station.

Eva Nüßlein at Kunstpalais: Painting Between Dream, Gesture, and Quiet Disturbance

Name: Eva Nüßlein: Dirt Under the Nails
Start: 2026-06-24T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Eva Nüßlein at Kunstpalais: Painting Between Dream and Resistance

With Dirt Under the Nails, Kunstpalais Erlangen presents a solo exhibition of painter Eva Nüßlein (*1991 in Bamberg) starting June 20, 2026. Her visual language oscillates between snapshot, dream sequence, and psychological condensation. The presentation promises an art experience that brings color, figure, and atmosphere into a sensitive dialogue and reinterprets contemporary painting as an aesthetic experience. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/103/Events.html?utm_source=openai))

Between Gaze and Image Puzzle

Nüßlein's works unfold their impact not through explanatory narratives but through condensation: faces, gestures, and scenes appear as if from a liminal realm, where memory and imagination intertwine. The focus on strong contemporary art and mediated pathways described on the Kunstpalais program page provides the appropriate framework for this. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/103/Events.html?utm_source=openai))

The Exhibition Atmosphere of Kunstpalais

Kunstpalais sees itself as a museum for international contemporary art with regional educational work, showcasing several changing exhibitions annually over approximately 500 square meters. As a place of curation, it connects current artistic positions with educational offerings, guided tours, and workshops. For visitors, this results in a concentrated contemplation of artworks in the historical Palais Stutterheim in the heart of Erlangen. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/132/Mission-Statement.html?utm_source=openai))

Education, Mediation, and In-depth Access

Kunstpalais offers a diverse art education program alongside its exhibitions. The mediation ranges from public tours to workshops and tailored formats for groups; in the current programming, the two solo exhibitions are explicitly mediated together. This makes the visit attractive not only for art lovers but also for school classes, families, and culturally interested groups. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/103/Events.html?utm_source=openai))

Location, Service, and Accessibility

Kunstpalais is located in the Baroque Palais Stutterheim at Market Square 1, 91054 Erlangen, a five-minute walk from the train station. The exhibition spaces are accessible via the side entrance on the main street, with an elevator available in the basement. During ongoing exhibitions, the house is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM. The regular admission fee is 8 euros, reduced 4 euros. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/en/133/Besuch-planen.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Dirt Under the Nails promises a precise, poetic, and simultaneously sensuous encounter with the paintings of Eva Nüßlein. Those seeking contemporary art as an aesthetic experience, space for thought, and emotional event should definitely experience this exhibition live in Erlangen. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/103/Events.html?utm_source=openai))