Florian L. Arnold in Neu-Ulm: Reading about Love and Empathy in the Museum

A literary evening about humanity, love, and the view of the human

At the Edwin Scharff Museum in Neu-Ulm, on Friday, August 7, 2026, an atmosphere of reading will emerge that connects literature, art, and historical experience. Florian L. Arnold reads from selected texts and focuses on Ernst Barlach's view of humanity. The evening invites participants to hear the expressiveness of language anew and to literary delve into the question of empathy in turbulent times.

Barlach in the Mirror of His Time

The event takes Ernst Barlach seriously as a sculptor, poet, and visionary, while also opening the view to his contemporaries. Through the interplay of word and sound, a concentrated literary experience is created that not only makes the aesthetic quality of Barlach's work visible but also his intellectual openness. The theme of love appears here not as a decorative motif but as an existential stance.

Voice, Text, and Inner Truthfulness

Florian L. Arnold combines literary analysis with a finely calibrated reading that generates both proximity and reflection. Those who experience this author encounter engage in a dialogue about longing, humanity, and inner truthfulness. Especially in a museum context, the linguistic artistry gains a special presence: The reading becomes a resonance space between sculpture, text, and the present.

An Evening for Readers and Culture Enthusiasts

The program is aimed at people who want to experience literature not just as consumption but as a cultural discourse. The combination of exhibition, reading, and museum environment creates a dense atmosphere where education and emotion do not exclude each other. Those who are interested in expressionist literature, art historical perspectives, and the literary quality of Barlach's work will find a compelling reason to visit.

At the end, guests can expect an intelligent, sensual, and simultaneously accessible evening about love, empathy, and the power of words. This event is worthwhile for all who want to experience literature live and gain a clever, inspiring perspective on Ernst Barlach.

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Sources:

• Edwin Scharff Museum - Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
• Edwin Scharff Museum - Visit
• Florian Arnold - About