How long will the exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on view at the Edwin Scharff Museum from 23.05.2026 to 04.10.2026.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission to the museum is 6 euros. Children and young people up to 18 years old are free.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, there are art historical walks and literary tours. Participation is partly included in the museum admission, partly subject to an additional fee.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the main entrance is barrier-free. All rooms and floors are accessible by elevator.

When is the museum open?

Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Can I arrive by public transport?

Yes, line 5 stops at the station Petrusplatz, and line 7 stops at Schützenstraße.

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: An exhibition about love, feeling and modernity

Name: Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-05-23T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum / Kunstmuseum

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: An exhibition about love, closeness, and human depth

The Edwin Scharff Museum dedicates a special exhibition to Ernst Barlach, showcasing the sculptor, draftsman, and author as a sensitive observer of human emotion. Facets of Love introduces an artistic world where affection, longing, maternal love, grief, and unconditional neighborly love merge into an impressive exploration of works.

Love as an artistic guiding theme

Ernst Barlach did not conceive love merely as a motif of the couple, but as a fundamental human experience. The power of this exhibition lies exactly in this: sculptures, graphics, and poetically accompanied exhibits open a perspective on a body of work that places empathy, vulnerability, and inner authenticity in the spotlight. The exhibition presents Barlach as an expressive artist of Expressionism, whose figures oscillate between tension and tenderness, silence and compassion.

Between sculpture, drawing, and literary perspective

Particularly appealing is the connection of sculpture, drawing, and text. Selected works such as the Lovers or the Matchmaker demonstrate how sensitively Barlach modeled postures, gestures, and psychological tensions. Accompanying texts deepen the art experience and grant the exhibition a quiet, almost contemplative atmosphere. Occasionally, comparisons with works of Edwin Scharff are added, making artistic proximity and differences visible.

Art historical classification and educational value

Barlach is among the most significant sculptors of classical modernism. His art responds to the fractures of the 20th century and condenses existential experiences into reduced, expressive forms. Therefore, the exhibition is not only an aesthetic event but also an educational offer for all who wish to experience art history, Expressionism, and cultural education in a concise presentation. The exhibition was curated in cooperation with the Ernst Barlach Museums in Güstrow.

Guided tours, walks, and workshop offers

The accompanying program expands the museum visit with art historical and literary access. A literary walk connects Barlach's work with expressionist contemporaries; art historical guided tours open up deeper interpretations of works, and a workshop invites participants to translate thoughts and feelings into language themselves. Thus, the exhibition becomes a lively place for engaging with art, language, and emotion.

Conclusion: An exhibition for heart, mind, and eye

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love promises a dense, thought-provoking, and equally touching encounter with a great artist of modernity. Those who engage with this exhibition will not only experience significant sculptures and graphics but also an urgent reflection on closeness, care, and the human aspect of humanity. A visit to the Edwin Scharff Museum is absolutely worthwhile in person.