How long does the exhibition run

According to the program of the Kunstpalais, the exhibition can be seen from 20.06.2026 to 27.09.2026.

What is the admission price

The regular admission is 8 Euros, reduced 4 Euros. On certain evenings, entry may be free.

Are there guided tours

Yes, the Kunstpalais offers public tours as well as curator-led tours and other mediation formats.

Is the Kunstpalais barrier-free

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the basement are accessible by elevator.

What's the best way to get there

The Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in Erlangen, about a five-minute walk from the train station.

Is photography allowed

There were no clear indications in the evaluated sources. On-site, the museum's guidelines apply.

Colors, Figures, and Punk Feel: Eva Nüßlein Surprises at Kunstpalais Erlangen

Name: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails
Start: 2026-08-20T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais

Eva Nüßlein in Erlangen: Painting with Impact, Humor, and Hooks

At the Kunstpalais Erlangen, contemporary painting meets a visual language that immediately captivates and lingers. Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails promises an art experience full of color, figure, emotion, and atmospheric density. The exhibition showcases the works of an artist whose images appear as precisely placed snapshots: close to the present, open to dream logic, and carried by a strong painting hand.

A Painting that Tells Stories in Seconds

Eva Nüßlein, born in 1991 in Bamberg, develops image worlds that unfold not through linear narratives, but through condensation, gesture, and eye contact. Her painting works with strong contrasts, vibrant colors, and a deliberately sharpened formal language. Figures with large eyes, striking hair, tear-streaked cheeks, or glittering details create an immediate exhibition atmosphere straddling vulnerability, irony, and poetic exaggeration.

Between Punk Feel and Poetic Image World

The Kunstpalais makes it clear how strongly Nüßlein's work is shaped by energy, emotion, and pop aesthetics. In her large-format paintings, figurative painting, expressive colorfulness, and a comic-like approach meet, which never remains merely illustrative. The works open a space where emotional signs, fragments of everyday life, and surreal impressions overlap. This is precisely the power of this exhibition: it transforms painting into a direct, body-close art experience.

Curation, Spatial Effect, and Aesthetic Experience

In the Kunstpalais Erlangen, the exhibition unfolds its impact in a house dedicated to contemporary art that consistently engages with current positions. The exhibition situation in Palais Stutterheim creates a clear, concentrated presentation where format, color, and motif come to the fore particularly intensely. Those who immerse themselves in the work quickly discover how carefully Nüßlein balances proximity and distance, exaggeration and openness.

Education, Mediation, and In-Depth View

Alongside the exhibition, the Kunstpalais offers public tours and art educational formats. This makes the visit not just about seeing but also about understanding: art mediation opens art historical contexts, explains painting techniques, and invites personal interpretation. For art enthusiasts, families, and school classes, this creates a versatile approach to contemporary painting and cultural education in Erlangen.

Conclusion: A Must-See for Anyone Who Wants to Experience Painting Vividly

Eva Nüßlein. Dirt Under the Nails is an exhibition for all who appreciate strong images, distinctive figures, and a unique painting attitude. Between humor, vulnerability, and visual impact arises a visit that goes far beyond the classic museum tour. Anyone who wants to experience contemporary art with attitude and expressiveness should definitely see this exhibition live at the Kunstpalais Erlangen.