Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails at Kunstpalais Erlangen

Eva Nüßlein at Kunstpalais Erlangen: Painting between Glitter, Dream, and Subculture

With Dirt under the Nails, Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition that makes painting an immediate artistic experience. Eva Nüßlein, born in 1991 in Bamberg and living and working in Nuremberg, develops pictorial worlds that oscillate between dream sequence, pop aesthetics, and emotional intensity. The exhibition runs from 20.06.2026 to 27.09.2026 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Palais Stutterheim. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

A Painting that Tells Stories in Moments

Nüßlein's works appear like frozen scenes just before awakening: striking, open, precisely set. Stars, Tears, Shows, and Skulls appear as recurring symbols of a visual language that is direct yet remains ambiguous. The painter works with a clear, accessible formal language that takes feelings seriously while simultaneously creating a strong exhibition atmosphere. Her art is direct, musically charged, and shaped from a working-class perspective. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

Glitter, Pain, and Striking Presence

The works exhibited combine acrylic painting with glitter stones and a vigorous, almost theatrical color dramaturgy. The painting We are Different from 2026, as well as works like I Lay Under Your Trampoline and Grieve or When I Rock the Mic, show how Nüßlein translates emotion, surface, and symbol into a dense visual structure. The painting invites contemplation and unfolds an aesthetic experience between irony, vulnerability, and energy. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

Art Education at Kunstpalais

Kunstpalais sees itself as a museum for contemporary art with a strong focus on education. Public tour programs, curator-led tours, and formats for children and teenagers accompany the exhibition. For Eva Nüßlein's show, tours, an ArtLab, and a PalaisMinis format have already been announced, making the visit especially attractive for families, school classes, and those interested in art education. ([kunstpalais.eu](https://www.kunstpalais.eu/de/103/Programm.html?utm_source=openai))

Location, Architecture, and Visitor Experience

Kunstpalais is centrally located at the Erlangen Market Square in the Baroque Palais Stutterheim. The exhibition spaces in the basement are accessible via an elevator; there are also seating areas and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The museum is open during the exhibition period from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and on Thursdays until 8 PM. The regular admission is 8 Euros, and discounted is 4 Euros. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/133/Besuch-planen.html))

This exhibition is recommended for all who want to not only see contemporary painting but also physically and emotionally experience it. Dirt under the Nails combines clear visual signs with musical intensity and a distinctive handwriting. A visit to Kunstpalais Erlangen promises a focused, vibrant art experience that lingers long after. Those seeking contemporary art with attitude should see this exhibition live. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

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Sources:

• Kunstpalais Erlangen - Plan Your Visit
• Kunstpalais Erlangen - Program
• Museen in Bayern - Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails
• Eva Nüßlein - Vita
• Kunstpalais Blog