When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition starts on 09.08.2026 at Kunstpalais Erlangen. The house is open during the duration of the exhibition.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission to Kunstpalais is €8, reduced €4. Admission is free for certain pass holders.

Are there guided tours through the exhibition?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers public guided tours. Additionally, there are other educational formats and workshops in the program.

Is Kunstpalais barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible via elevator. There are also seating areas and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

How do I get to Kunstpalais by train?

Kunstpalais is located in Erlangen about a 5-minute walk from the train station.

Can I participate in workshops on-site?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers educational formats such as ArtLab and other offerings for various age groups.

Eva Nüßlein shows painting full of signs, dream logic, and vibrant presence

Name: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails
Start: 2026-08-09T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Eva Nüßlein at Kunstpalais: Painting between Dream, Pop, and Immediate Presence

With Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails, Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition that takes painting as emotional storytelling seriously. The artist, born in 1991 in Bamberg, works with powerful figures, clear symbols, and a visual language that oscillates between dream sequences, musical aesthetics, and subculture. On the upper floor of Kunstpalais, an art experience unfolds that appears accessible at first glance but gains surprising depth upon closer inspection. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

A Painting Space Full of Signs and Moods

Eva Nüßlein's works combine acrylic painting, glitter stones, strong contrasts, and a often comic-like directness. Her visual worlds feature figures with bright gazes, tears, colorful hair, and a conscious proximity to song lyrics, punk, and pop culture. The result is not a distanced art observation but an aesthetic experience that creates closeness and makes feelings visible: fear, anticipation, grief, defiance, and wonder. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

Art Historical Classification: Accessible and Deliberately Radical

Nüßlein's painting represents a contemporary, figurative position that consciously works against exclusion. The visual language relies on directness instead of obscurity for its own sake. This is precisely where its authority lies: The works open themselves to a broad audience without losing their formal precision. Kunstpalais emphasizes its specialization in contemporary art and art education with the program; thus, the exhibition is also an example of high-level cultural education. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/erlangen-kunstpalais/ausstellung/15770))

What Visitors Can Expect in Erlangen

The exhibition runs at Kunstpalais Erlangen, located in the historic rooms of Palais Stutterheim at the marketplace. Public tours provide insights into the current double exhibition, and the house also offers workshops and formats like ArtLab. The practical conditions are also favorable for visitors: The rooms are open during the exhibition's duration, with barrier-free access via elevator to the exhibition rooms in the basement, as well as seating and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/103/Events.html))

Conclusion

Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails promises an exhibition full of emotional visual power, contemporary painting, and finely tuned symbolism. Those interested in current art, figurative positions, and curated art experiences should experience this exhibition live in Erlangen. ([kunstpalais.de](https://www.kunstpalais.de/de/103/Events.html))