When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition opens on 13.08.2026 and will be on display at Kunstpalais Erlangen until 27.09.2026.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 Euros, reduced 4 Euros.

Where is the Kunstpalais located?

The Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen.

Are there tours for the exhibition?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers public tours and curator-led tours. On some dates, there are also free short tours or workshops for a participation fee.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible via a side entrance at ground level, and the rooms in the basement are accessible by elevator. Seating and accessible restrooms are available.

How can I best reach it by public transport?

Kunstpalais is just a few minutes' walk from Erlangen train station.

Eva Nüßlein Transforms Erlangen Into a Poetic Space of Painting

Name: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails
Start: 2026-08-13T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Eva Nüßlein in Erlangen: Painting Between Dream, Pop, and Poetic Rawness

With Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails, the Kunstpalais Erlangen presents an exhibition starting August 13, 2026, that stages painting as an immediate artistic experience. The artist, born in Bamberg in 1991, works with a visual language that oscillates between dream logic, theater stage, and graphic sign space. Her figures and symbols appear close, fragile, and charged at the same time.

A Painting Full of Signs, Moods, and Barbs

Nüßlein's works unfold their impact in snapshots: Stars, Tears, Shows, and Skulls repeatedly emerge and condense into a distinct iconography. Acrylic on canvas, glitter stones, pasty sections, and glazes create an exciting dialogue between surface and depth. The images do not tell linear stories but open up spaces for association, projection, and aesthetic experience.

Between Contemporary Art and Emotional Image Theater

At the Kunstpalais, the Museum of Contemporary Art in the city of Erlangen, this exhibition unfolds its special atmosphere. The presentation in the baroque Palais Stutterheim creates an intriguing contrast between historical architecture and contemporary art. Thus, a place arises where the contemplation of works remains engaged, supported by light, space, and materiality.

Art Mediation, Tours, and Lively Access

The Kunstpalais consistently connects exhibition operations and cultural education. Public tours, curator-led tours, and workshops deepen the engagement with the exhibition and open additional perspectives on painting, visual language, and curatorial conception. This makes the house appealing not only to connoisseurs of contemporary art but also to visitors seeking an informed approach to contemporary art.

A House with a Profile for Contemporary Art

The Kunstpalais Erlangen is known for international contemporary art, mediation, and the City Collection Erlangen. The collection includes more than 4,500 works, stretching from post-war art to current positions. Visitors to the exhibition therefore experience not only a single artist's position but also a house with a clear curatorial signature and high art historical relevance.

Conclusion: A Must-See for Anyone Wanting to Experience Painting Anew

Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails promises an exhibition full of intensity, visual wit, and atmospheric density. Anyone interested in contemporary painting, artistic symbolic worlds, and strong visual narratives should visit this show live at the Kunstpalais Erlangen. It is here that colors, surfaces, and figures fully unfold their effect.