When can the exhibition be seen?

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

What is the entrance fee?

The regular museum admission is €6. Admission is free on Wednesdays.

Are there guided tours or workshops?

Yes, the museum offers art historical tours, literary tours, and workshops related to the exhibition.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the access is barrier-free. All rooms and floors are accessible via elevator, and there are aids and an orientation plan available.

How do I get to the museum?

The museum is located at Petrusplatz 4 in Neu-Ulm, near the train station and city center. It is easily accessible by bus, train, and car.

Can I use the museum café?

Yes, the museum café at Petrusplatz offers regional food and drinks as well as seating in the courtyard.

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love

Name: Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-05-23T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-05T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum / Kunstmuseum

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum: An exhibition about closeness, empathy, and humanity

At the Edwin Scharff Museum in Neu-Ulm, Ernst Barlach stands out as a sculptor, draftsman, and author in all his intellectual tension. The special exhibition focuses on a theme that deeply pervades his work: love as an existential experience, as inner resistance, and as an expression of human dignity.

Rereading Barlach: Between Sculpture, Graphics, and Literature

Barlach is one of the defining voices of German Expressionism. His plastic figures, woodcuts, and drawings condense emotional states into a quiet, compelling visual language. The exhibition in Neu-Ulm showcases this artistic versatility in a historically informed context and opens a consideration of his work that goes beyond the purely biographical.

Love as a Fundamental Figure of Humanity

At the center is not a sentimental motive, but a broad concept of love: attention, compassion, vulnerability, attachment, and inner authenticity. It is precisely here that the strength of this preliminary report for an art experience lies, which not only informs visitors but also touches them. Barlach's art gains a special exhibition atmosphere in the museum where form, space, and light emphasize the subtle tones of his works.

A Museum that Connects Art and Education

The Edwin Scharff Museum combines an art museum and a children's museum under one roof, placing emphasis on mediation, inclusion, and cultural education. For the exhibition visit, guided tours, a literary walk, and workshops are available. This transforms the museum visit into an aesthetic experience that opens various approaches to modernity and is also convincing from an art education perspective.

Visit with Comfort and Good Connectivity

The museum is centrally located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm, close to the train station, public transport, and parking options. Barrier-free access, an elevator, a tactile orientation plan, wheelchairs, and walkers as well as an inclusive café make the visit pleasant and well-planned. Anyone wanting to see the exhibition will find a place that thoughtfully considers its guests.

Conclusion

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love promises an impressive encounter with one of the great artists of modernity. Anyone interested in Expressionism, sculpture, drawing, and literary art should experience this exhibition live: as a quiet, intense, and intellectually rich art experience.