Love, Longing, and Human Relationships in Ernst Barlach's Art

The special exhibition „Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love“ can be seen at the Edwin Scharff Museum on Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm. The focus is on human relationships and the different emotions associated with love.

Ernst Barlach's artistic representations deal with love, longing, temptation, and interpersonal closeness. The exhibition invites visitors to explore these themes from the perspective of the significant German sculptor and draftsman. It is not only about romantic love, but also about the emotional tensions and encounters that shape human relationships.

Love and Relationships in the Works of Ernst Barlach

The presented works visibly show how diverse Barlach processes feelings and relationships in his art. Longing can play a role just as much as temptation, closeness, or inner distance. The exhibition opens a concentrated view on a recurring and timeless theme in Barlach's oeuvre.

Through the presentation at the Edwin Scharff Museum, the special exhibition can be directly experienced in Neu-Ulm. The museum on Petrusplatz provides the appropriate setting to quietly engage with the artistic positions and human questions raised by Barlach's works.

Visit in Neu-Ulm

The exhibition has been extended until October 2026. The specified event date is October 4, 2026. Opening hours, admission prices, and information on accessibility are not included in the provided details and should be checked directly with the museum before the visit.

Anyone interested in art, literature, human relationships, or the works of Ernst Barlach will find a thematic approach to his oeuvre in „Facets of Love“. The exhibition focuses on emotions that connect people across times and generations and makes Barlach's engagement with love and longing tangible in Neu-Ulm.