When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition runs at the Kunstpalais Erlangen from 20.06.2026 until 27.09.2026. The museum is open during the exhibition period from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Thursdays additionally until 8 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

Regular admission costs €8, reduced €4. For holders of the Erlangen Pass and the Explorer Pass, admission is free.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the Kunstpalais offers public tours and further mediation formats. Some offerings require registration, while others take place without registration.

Is the Kunstpalais wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The exhibition rooms are accessible through a ground-level side entrance, and the rooms in the basement can be reached by elevator. Seating and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are available.

How do I get to the Kunstpalais by train?

The Kunstpalais is only about a five-minute walk from the Erlangen train station, making it very easily accessible by train.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

There are no clear statements available in the found sources. It is best to ask on site or on the Kunstpalais website about the current photo regulations.

Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails

Name: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails
Start: 2026-07-14T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Eva Nüßlein at the Kunstpalais: Painting Between Dream, Punk, and Poetic Unrest

At the Kunstpalais Erlangen, Eva Nüßlein presents Dirt Under the Nails, an exhibition that understands painting as an immediate artistic experience. The first institutional solo exhibition of the artist, born in Bamberg in 1991, leads into pictorial worlds full of glitter, darkness, pop references, and emotional intensity.

A Painting That Tells Stories in Moments

Nüßlein's works are not created as a linear narrative, but as a series of intense image moments. Figures, faces, and signs come close to the viewers, often with comic-like directness, expressive contrasts, and a color palette oscillating between brightness and abyss. The painting thus appears both playful and existential.

Between Punk, Subculture, and Visual Intimacy

Thematically, the works revolve around feelings, self-staging, music, subculture, and a distinct form of vanitas. Glitter stones, exaggerated looks, sleepless creatures, and fragile gestures create an exhibition atmosphere where stimulation and vulnerability are closely intertwined. The Kunstpalais thus presents a position of contemporary painting that seems both current and art-historically relevant.

Curatorial Clarity in the Space of the Palais

The Kunstpalais is known for its precise curation of international contemporary art and for mediation offerings that make art tangible. In the historical spaces of the Palais Stutterheim, a tension-filled dialogue emerges from architectural rigor and painterly energy for Nüßlein's works. Thus, the viewing of the artworks becomes part of the aesthetic experience.

Education, Tours, and Museum Educational Offers

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Kunstpalais offers a supporting program with tours and art mediation formats. In particular, the public tours provide insights into the creation of the works and the conception of the exhibition. For schools, groups, and art-interested visitors, the exhibition is not merely observation, but cultural education in the best sense.

Visitor Voices

The official channels of the Kunstpalais already show how strongly this exhibition resonates: Nüßlein's visual language arouses curiosity, the need for conversation, and a desire to revisit. The impression is clear: Those interested in contemporary painting, expressive figure imagery, and intelligent exhibition design will find a compelling reason to visit.

Conclusion: Dirt Under the Nails is an exhibition for all who wish to experience painting not as a mere surface, but as a vibrant space of thought and feeling. Between punk aesthetics, dream logic, and emotional precision, an artistic experience is created that remains in memory. A visit to the Kunstpalais Erlangen is definitely worth it live.