When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from 23.05.2026 to 04.10.2026 at the Edwin Scharff Museum in Neu-Ulm.

Where is the museum located?

The Edwin Scharff Museum is located at Petrusplatz 4 in 89231 Neu-Ulm.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission price is 6 euros. Children and young people up to 18 years have free admission; entrance is free on Wednesdays.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the access is barrier-free. All rooms and floors are accessible by elevator, and there is a tactile overview map at the cash desk.

Are there guided tours and educational offers?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours, workshops, and educational programs for groups, school classes, and children's groups.

How do I get there by public transport?

The museum is located near Neu-Ulm train station. It is about a 5 to 8-minute walk from there, and lines 5 and 7 stop nearby.

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love

Name: Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-05-23T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum / Kunstmuseum

Ernst Barlach and the Many Faces of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum

With the special exhibition Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love, the Edwin Scharff Museum in Neu-Ulm offers a poetic view of one of the most significant artists of German Modernism. From 23.05.2026 to 04.10.2026, visitors will encounter the sculptor, draftsman, and author Ernst Barlach as a sensitive observer of human emotions.

An Art Experience Between Closeness, Longing, and Intimacy

The exhibition not only focuses on the motif of romantic love but also on motherly love, seduction, loss, grief, and unconditional love for one's neighbor. This results in a multifaceted examination of Barlach's works, making his sculptures, drawings, and lithographs readable as a modern visual language of empathy.

Poetic Works, Strong Forms

Among the presented works is the lithograph Lovers from 1917/18 as well as The Matchmaker II from 1920. Accompanying poetic texts deepen the exhibition experience and direct attention to the tension between delicate intimacy and existential weight, for which Barlach's art is still appreciated today. Isolated comparisons with works by Edwin Scharff make the similarities and differences of two contemporaries visible.

Art Historical Classification

Ernst Barlach was born in 1870 and is considered one of the central voices of Classical Modernism. His work is characterized by figurative power, inner movement, and a human-centered perspective that stands in the tension field of Expressionism, Symbolism, and realistic observation. This is precisely where the lasting impact of his art lies: it touches not through loudness but through density, form, and spiritual presence.

Education, Mediation, and Museum Atmosphere

The Edwin Scharff Museum complements the exhibition with educational offers, guided tours, and formats for children, school classes, and groups. The exhibition atmosphere in the art museum at Petrusplatz combines calm contemplation of the works with cultural education and makes the visit interesting for families as well.

Conclusion

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love promises an intense art experience between sculpture, graphics, and literary thinking. Those interested in modern art, art historical connections, and moving visual worlds should experience this exhibition live. It impressively demonstrates how relevant Barlach's questions about humanity, closeness, and feeling remain.