When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is announced from 22.09.2026 at Kunstpalais Erlangen.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular admission is 8 euros.

Are there guided tours or mediation offers?

Yes, Kunstpalais offers guided tours, workshops, and museum educational formats for the exhibition.

Is Kunstpalais accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the basement are accessible via an elevator.

How do I get to Kunstpalais?

Kunstpalais is located at Marktplatz 1 in the center of Erlangen and is also easily accessible from the train station.

Can I take photos in the exhibition?

Information on photo rules is best obtained directly on-site or through Kunstpalais.

Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails

Name: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails
Start: 2026-09-22T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-22T10:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstpalais, Kulturamt der Stadt Erlangen

Eva Nüßlein at Kunstpalais: Painting between Dream, Punk, and Immediate Visual Power

With Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails, Kunstpalais Erlangen opens a view on a painting that does not articulate stories, but condenses them. The artist, born in 1991 in Bamberg, works with snapshots, symbols, and a visual language that is both direct and poetic. Stars, tears, concerts, and skulls appear as recurring signs, giving the exhibition an atmosphere of intimacy, new beginnings, and silent urgency.

Painting as Scene, Emotion, and Attitude

Nüßlein's paintings unfold their impact in a clearly readable, consciously accessible form. Her painting refuses the distance that many contemporary positions create, instead opting for closeness, emotion, and recognition. The works feel like sequences of a film or like scenes from a dream just before waking up. This mix of openness and precision makes the art experience at Kunstpalais so impressive.

Thematically, the exhibition spans a bridge between everyday life, subculture, and inner experience. The world of music, punk, and the working class shapes her visual discovery just as much as personal experience and pop cultural allusions. Nüßlein's art is thus not only painting but also a form of cultural self-assertion: easily accessible in approach, complex in effect.

Symbolism, Surface, and Spatial Impact

The exhibition is particularly strong in the encounter between surface and meaning. Acrylic painting, bold statements, and vibrant colors create a powerful presence in the space. Stars or skulls never remain mere decorative motifs but become signs of vulnerability, rhythm, and memory. The result is an exhibition that feels like a moving contemplation of the works.

Kunstpalais, as a historical venue in Palais Stutterheim, provides its own stage for this contemporary art. The exhibition atmosphere benefits from the central location and the concentrated presentation in the building where contemporary art, cultural education, and urban public life meet in a special way.

Mediation and Deepening Access

Kunstpalais accompanies the exhibition with tours, workshops, and educational programs. Especially for an audience that wants to not only observe but also understand and discuss contemporary art, the exhibition offers a variety of points of connection. Therefore, the exhibition is not only an aesthetic experience but also a place of cultural education.

The editions created exclusively for Kunstpalais also refer to the special curatorial framework of the exhibition. They broaden the perspective on Nüßlein's work and make it clear how closely exhibition, artist book, and collection work interact here.

Conclusion: Eva Nüßlein. Dirt under the Nails is an exhibition for anyone seeking painting as an immediate, emotional, and at the same time reflective art experience. Those who immerse themselves in this visual world discover a distinct artistic handwriting between punk, poetry, and the present. A visit to Kunstpalais Erlangen is definitely worth it.