Name: Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-06-30T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum / Kunstmuseum

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: A Poetic Look at Love

The Edwin Scharff Museum presents Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love, a special exhibition that sheds new light on the sculptor, draftsman, and author Ernst Barlach as a sensitive observer of human emotions. The exhibition addresses a theme that runs through Barlach's work: love as closeness, longing, care, loss, and spiritual experience. The exhibition runs from 05/23 to 10/04/2026 at the art museum on Petrusplatz. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/?utm_source=openai))

Between Sculpture and Language

Barlach combined plastic form, graphic condensation, and literary reflection into an art of great inner tension. The exhibition showcases selected exhibits, accompanied by poetic texts, and makes visible how far Barlach's understanding of love reaches beyond the private couple. Comparisons with works by Edwin Scharff also open up the art historical dialogue between two contemporaries of modernity. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/?utm_source=openai))

Love as a Human Fundamental Force

The exhibition features motifs of temptation and longing, unconditional love for one's neighbor, maternal love, the call of the siren, and mourning for loved ones. This thematic breadth anchors the exhibition in the tradition of expressionism and modern sculpture, without losing the subtle tones. The connection of artwork observation and text is particularly appealing, promising the audience an intense aesthetic experience. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/?utm_source=openai))

Curatorial Handwriting and Educational Value

The exhibition is a collaboration with the Ernst Barlach Museums Güstrow; the curator is Franziska Hell, M.A. The venue itself enhances the experience: The Edwin Scharff Museum sees itself as a place for art enthusiasts as well as families, working inclusively and offering media guides, media stations, and barrier-free access. This makes the museum visit not only an art date but also an educational offering with sustainable added value. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/?utm_source=openai))

A Visit with Calm, Intimacy, and Concentration

The art museum is located at Petrusplatz 4 in 89231 Neu-Ulm. The museum's opening hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 PM to 5 PM, Thursday and Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM, and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 10 AM to 6 PM; admission is free on Wednesdays. The regular entry fee is 6 euros, reduced 5 euros; children and teenagers up to 18 years pay no admission. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/impressum/))

Accessibility is part of the profile: The museum is accessible via the main entrance, all rooms and floors are accessible by elevator, and wheelchair rentals, walker rentals, and tactile offerings are available. Those seeking focused artwork observation will find good conditions here for a peaceful art experience. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/besuch/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: This exhibition invites you to discover Ernst Barlach as an artist of feeling, form, and quiet intensity. Anyone interested in expressionism, sculpture, graphics, and art history will experience in Neu-Ulm an exhibition that touches, educates, and resonates long after. A visit is well worth it live on site. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/?utm_source=openai))