When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from 23.05.2026 to 04.10.2026. The date listed here is 25.07.2026.

What is the entry fee?

The regular museum entry prices of the Edwin Scharff Museum apply for the visit. For adults, the entry fee is €6.

Are there guided tours or accompanying programs?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the museum is accessible via the main entrance and has an elevator to all floors.

How do I get to the museum?

The museum is located at Petrusplatz 4 in Neu-Ulm and is easily reachable on foot, by bus and train, and by car.

Can I visit the exhibition with children?

Yes, the Edwin Scharff Museum is a place for art lovers as well as for children and families.

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: Love, Sculpture, and Expressionist Poetry

Name: Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-07-25T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-05T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum / Kunstmuseum

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: An exhibition about the many faces of love

At the Edwin Scharff Museum, Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love offers a thoughtfully curated look at one of the most significant artists of German Expressionism. The special exhibition presents Barlach as a sculptor, draftsman, and author, whose work understands love not merely as a motif but as an existential force. The exhibition showcases sculptural and graphic works, including Love Couple and The Matchmaker II, complemented by poetic texts and comparisons with works by Edwin Scharff. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))

An artistic experience between intimacy and expression

The atmosphere of the exhibition thrives on silent, concentrated views of the works. Barlach's reduced forms, the tension between closeness and distance, as well as the sensitive handling of body, gesture, and gaze create an intense aesthetic experience. The exhibition makes visible how deeply love for Barlach is connected with empathy, longing, and inner truthfulness. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))

Expressionist art with literary depth

Barlach's complete work connects sculpture, drawing, graphics, and literature to a distinct artistic language. The Edwin Scharff Museum places this complexity into an art historical context with selected exhibits and poetic texts that make the expressiveness of Expressionism immediately tangible. The juxtaposition with Edwin Scharff, in particular, reveals subtle differences and surprising similarities between two contemporaries. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))

Education, mediation, and deepening formats

The exhibition includes an art historical tour, a literary tour, and a workshop on hand lettering and love letters. The mediation offerings are aimed at visitors who wish to experience art not only by viewing but in dialogue with language, material, and their own creativity. Registration and participation conditions have been published by the museum; some offerings are included in the museum entrance fee, while others incur an additional charge. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))

The museum as a place of open access

The Edwin Scharff Museum is centrally located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm, close to the train station and city center. The building is barrier-free, features an elevator, tactile orientation plan, and offers for wheelchairs and walkers. Additionally, there are details on directions, public transport, parking options, and free entry rules on certain days. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/besuch/))

Conclusion: This exhibition combines art historical precision, emotional depth, and museum mediation into a strong art experience. Anyone wishing to rediscover Ernst Barlach will find here an impressive invitation to a quiet, intense, and rewarding contemplation of works in the museum. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))