Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum
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Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: An exhibition about love, form, and human closeness
The Edwin Scharff Museum presents Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love, a special exhibition that focuses on one of the defining artists of German Expressionism. The central theme is one that occupied Barlach throughout his life: love as an elemental human force, far beyond the image of the classic couple. The presentation runs from 05.23. to 10.04.2026 at the art museum in Neu-Ulm. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/))
An artistic experience between drawing, sculpture, and spiritual intensity
Barlach is known as a sculptor, draughtsman, and writer; his works combine formal clarity with a deep empathy for humanity. This creates a unique exhibition atmosphere: Those who engage with his figures, woodcuts, and plastic works experience a contemplation full of quiet tension, seriousness, and closeness. His art responds to the upheavals of modernity and focuses on dignity, pain, and compassion. ([ernst-barlach.de](https://www.ernst-barlach.de/en/the-artist?utm_source=openai))
Love as existential experience
The exhibition emphasizes that love in Barlach's work does not remain a sentimental motive, but becomes an existential attitude. In his plastic and graphic works, it appears as care, attachment, vulnerability, and spiritual greatness. This opens up an art historical space where Expressionism, religious image traditions, and modern representations of humanity meet. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/))
A museum with educational depth and barrier-free access
The Edwin Scharff Museum considers itself a place for art enthusiasts as well as for children and families. In addition to changing special exhibitions, it offers educational formats, media stations, and digital accompaniment to deepen the museum visit. The location at Petrusplatz is centrally located, the connection to the train station and public transport is good, and the building is accessible; an elevator, tactile orientation at the ticket counter, as well as aids such as a wheelchair and walking aid are available. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/?utm_source=openai))
Visit, opening hours, and admission
The museum is open on Wednesdays from 1 PM to 5 PM, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 PM to 6 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10 AM to 6 PM. The regular admission is 6 euros; admission is free on Wednesdays. There are additional visiting and educational offers for groups, school classes, and children's groups. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/en/visit/))
Conclusion: This exhibition invites a concentrated, poetic, and at the same time art-historically grounded encounter with Ernst Barlach. Anyone interested in Expressionism, sculpture, drawing, and the representation of humanity should experience this tour live in Neu-Ulm. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/))
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