How long is the exhibition running?

The special exhibition can be seen from 23.05.2026 to 04.10.2026 at the Edwin Scharff Museum.

What is the entrance fee?

The regular museum entrance fee is 6 euros. Admission is free for all visitors on Wednesdays.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the museum is accessible via the main entrance. All rooms and floors are reachable by elevator.

How do I get to the museum best?

The museum is centrally located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm. The Neu-Ulm train station is within walking distance in a few minutes, and lines 5 and 7 travel nearby.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, guided tours and other accompanying formats are offered for the exhibition. Pre-registration is required for many dates.

Can I take photos in the museum?

There are no conclusive statements in the verified sources on this. Please inquire on-site at the cash desk or on the museum's website.

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

Discovering Ernst Barlach in all his facets of love

The special exhibition Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum invites an intensive examination of the works. Between sculptures, graphics, and poetic texts, an artistic experience unfolds that understands love not as a cliché but as an existential force of modernity.

Barlach as a sensitive observer of the human

Ernst Barlach is one of the most significant artists of German Expressionism. His work combines sculpture, drawing, and literature into a distinctive stance: concentrated, human, mentally alert. The exhibition shows how Barlach translates feelings such as longing, maternal love, temptation, grief, and compassion into poignant forms. This range makes his art so relevant to this day.

Between sculpture, graphic art, and poetic language

Selected exhibits provide a precise view of Barlach's imagery. Among the works on display are Lovers and The Matchmaker II, which condense the theme of love into different nuances. The exhibition is complemented by poetic texts that deepen the emotional content of the works and infuse the exhibition atmosphere with literary tension.

A dialogue with Edwin Scharff

Especially appealing are the comparisons with works from the Edwin Scharff collection. They illustrate how two contemporaries responded to similar questions yet found entirely different forms of expression. This creates an art-historically astute, yet sensual presentation that makes classical modernity a palpable area of thought.

A place with museum quality and good accessibility

The Edwin Scharff Museum is centrally located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm and combines an art museum and a children's museum under one roof. The building is barrier-free, with all rooms and floors accessible via elevator. The visit can be planned easily by public transport, walking from the train station, or by car with underground parking. For art enthusiasts, this means: a museum experience that convincingly combines substantive depth and practical accessibility.

Conclusion

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love promises an exhibition of great quiet power: challenging, touching, and grounded in art history. Those who wish to rediscover the expressive worlds of classical modernity will find an exhibition here that speaks to both heart and mind. A visit to the museum is certainly worthwhile.