When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition runs from 20.06.2026 to 27.09.2026. The Kunstpalais is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM during the run of the exhibition, and on the first Thursday of the month until 8 PM.

What is the admission fee?

Regular admission costs €8, reduced €4. Certain groups and ticket holders may receive free entry or discounts according to the Kunstpalais rules.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the Kunstpalais offers public tours, short tours on long Thursdays, and other art education formats.

Is the Kunstpalais accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible via an elevator. Additionally, there are seating options in the exhibition and an accessible toilet.

How do I get there best?

The Kunstpalais is centrally located at Erlangen Marketplace and is about a 5-minute walk from Erlangen train station.

Are there offerings for children and families?

Yes, the Kunstpalais offers formats like PalaisMinis, PalaisKids, and PalaisTeens, as well as various educational programs for different age groups.

Eva Nüßlein transforms painting into emotional stage designs full of pop energy

Name: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails
Start: 2026-06-20T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-28T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Between Stars, Punk, and Grand Gesture: Eva Nüßlein at the Kunstpalais Erlangen

With Dirt under the Nails, the Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition that understands painting as an immediate artistic experience. Eva Nüßlein, born in 1991 in Bamberg, creates image spaces full of energy, emotion, and narrative openness. Her works appear as striking snapshots between dream, stage, and everyday life – intense, accessible, and characterized by an exhibition atmosphere that lingers long after.

Painting as Moment, Not Explanation

Nüßlein's paintings do not tell stories in closed systems, but in clear, pictorial signs. Stars, tears, concerts, and skulls become recurring motifs in a painting that works with striking accessibility and strong color intensity. It is precisely this reduced, directly readable visual language that makes the experience of the works so appealing: Standing before the large-format canvases, art is experienced not as distance, but as invitation.

Punk, Subculture, and the Language of Feelings

Ubiquitous in Nüßlein's art is the world of music, punk, and subculture. Her motifs remind us of song lyrics, of nocturnal refrains, and of the attitude of a good album: emotional, loud, open. The Kunstpalais emphasizes that the artist comes from the working class and that her art should include everyone. Therein lies her authority: The works do not display feelings; they take them seriously.

Large Format, Space, and Aesthetic Experience

The exhibition thrives on the presence of painting in space. Large-format images unfold their impact through color, contrast, and gesture; they condense atmosphere into their own rhythm. In the baroque Palais Stutterheim, right in the center of Erlangen’s marketplace, contemporary art meets a place of historical dignity. This tension between classical framework and youthful visual language sharpens the aesthetic experience further.

Art Education, Tours, and Learning

The Kunstpalais is not just an exhibition venue, but also a house of cultural education. The exhibition includes public tours, short tours on long Thursdays, as well as formats for children, teens, and families. The accompanying program offers various access points to art and makes the exhibition attractive for school classes and groups. Those wanting to dive deeper will find the right mix of knowledge, exchange, and immediate engagement with the works.

Visit, Opening Hours, and Accessibility

The Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in Erlangen, just a few minutes’ walk from the train station. During the exhibition's duration, the venue is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on the first Thursday of each month. The exhibition rooms are accessible with minimal barriers; an elevator accesses the rooms in the basement, and there are seating options and an accessible toilet available.

Conclusion: Dirt under the Nails offers a concentrated art experience between pop, feeling, and painterly directness. Those wishing to experience contemporary painting with attitude, spatial impact, and emotional openness should visit this exhibition live in Erlangen.