Name: Ernst Barlach – Sculptor, Poet, Visionary. A Literary Tour through the Exhibition
Start: 2026-07-19T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-19T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum

Ernst Barlach in Dialogue between Language and Sculpture

This literary tour at the Edwin Scharff Museum leads right into the intellectual world of Ernst Barlach. The sculptor, draftsman, and author embodies an art where empathy, inner truthfulness, and the question of humanity are inextricably linked. The tour combines exhibition experience, reading, and art historical reflection into a vivid encounter with the author. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/veranstaltungskalender/))

A Tour with Word, Sound, and Presence

In the interplay of language and sight, a concentrated literary experience emerges. Florian L. Arnold dedicates himself to Barlach's own literary works as well as the texts of his expressionist contemporaries. Thus, a space opens up where sculpture is not only observed but also experienced linguistically. The reading atmosphere promises no distant art viewing, but a close approach to Barlach's poetic and sculptural quality. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/veranstaltungskalender/))

Barlach as a Poet of Modernity

Ernst Barlach is considered one of the formative voices of German modernism. His sculptures, dramas, and prose texts revolve around vulnerability, compassion, and spiritual tension; at the same time, official biographical and work sources document his significance as an artist, whose works were shaped by both recognition and political condemnation. The tour at the museum starts exactly where literature, art history, and cultural discourse intersect. ([dhm.de](https://www.dhm.de/lemo/biografie/ernst-barlach?utm_source=openai))

The Museum as a Suitable Resonance Space

The Edwin Scharff Museum is centrally located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm, near the train station and Ulm city center. The journey is well connected: on foot, with lines 5 and 7, or by car via the underground parking at Petrusplatz. The building also features accessible entrances and elevators, making the visit pleasant for many guests. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/en/visit/))

Practical Information for the Visit

The event takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The entry fee is €2.50 plus museum admission; registration by email is requested. Thus, the format is aimed at literature enthusiasts seeking a deepening, quiet, and thought-provoking cultural experience during their museum visit. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/veranstaltungskalender/))

In the end, there is an evening full of linguistic intensity, art historical perspectives, and quiet emotions. Those who want to not only see Barlach but also understand him in his literary thought will experience here a refreshingly intelligent and sensuous approach to one of the most significant artists of modernity. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/veranstaltungskalender/))