Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum Neu-Ulm
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Experience Ernst Barlach anew: Love, Light, and Expression at the Edwin Scharff Museum
The special exhibition Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum places one of the most influential artists of Classical Modernism in a surprisingly close light. Sculptor, draftsman, and author Ernst Barlach viewed love not merely as an ideal pair but as a multifaceted human force between longing, comfort, maternal love, loss, and unconditional closeness. The exhibition runs from 23.05. to 04.10.2026 and has been extended until 18 October. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))
Barlach between Sculpture and Language
Barlach's work combines plastic condensation with literary precision. Especially in his sculptures, drawings, and lithographs, a visual language unfolds that makes inner states visible. The museum presents love as a central motif of his work, thereby providing a glimpse into emotional depth, expressionist form power, and the spiritual tension of Classical Modernism. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))
Thematic Rooms Full of Empathy and Ambivalence
The exhibition leads through different facets of the emotion: temptation, longing, siren motifs, maternal love, affection, and grief for loved ones. Such themes lend a strong aesthetic experience to the observation of the works, as Barlach does not smooth over the human aspect but makes it tangible in condensed forms and clear lines. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))
Education, Tours, and Museum Educational Offers
The Edwin Scharff Museum accompanies the exhibition with art-historical tours, literary tours, and workshops. A literary tour with Florian L. Arnold connects word and sound, while a writing workshop shows how letters, poems, and handwriting can become art themselves. This creates various access points to the exhibition and museum education for children, teenagers, and adults. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))
The Location: Museum at Petrusplatz with Good Accessibility
The Edwin Scharff Museum is located at Petrusplatz 4 in 89231 Neu-Ulm, centrally in the city center and close to the train station. The visit is barrier-free: the building is accessible via the main entrance, all rooms are reachable by elevator, and a tactile orientation plan is available at the cash desk. Additionally, a café, shop, and parking facilities meaningfully complement the museum visit. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/besuch/))
Conclusion
For those who want to experience Ernst Barlach not just as art history but as a living art experience, there is an exhibition of great emotional density here. Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love combines strong visual language, art-historical depth, and contemporary education. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who appreciates expressionist art, sculpture, and the subtle tones of the human condition. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))
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