Events

Me in lines ...

With mere finger movements, a man moves parked cars, while a cellist plays on a coat rack in a simple office. In his photodrawings, Christoph Niemann presents his unique view of seemingly everyday scenes. He often paints himself into the pictures. His distinctive glasses, his familiar haircut: that's all it takes for artist Christoph Niemann to come to life in photos. But what actually belongs in a portrait? What characteristics make us unique? In this workshop, we will draw a portrait of ourselves and insert it into real photos.

In cooperation with the Kinderkulturbüro. 

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(Bookable from March 21, 2026)

Today I am ...

A paintbrush becomes a dress, a folding ruler becomes the plumage of a flamingo, and a handful of dice transforms into a Dalmatian. In his famous Sunday Sketches, Christoph Niemann breathes new life into everyday objects with just a few strokes of his pen. The results surprise us, make us smile, and often tell a completely unexpected story. On our tour of the museum, we explore Niemann's unique perspective on the world. But how do these ideas actually come about? And how does he choose his objects? In the museum studio, we get creative ourselves: we experiment with everyday objects, create our own Sunday Sketches, and invent stories to go with them.

In cooperation with the Kinderkulturbüro. 

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(Bookable from March 21, 2026)

Abstract Attack

How can a moment like missing the subway be transformed into art? With his series My Abstract New York, Christoph Niemann shows how everyday scenes can be reimagined through minimalist imagery. With clean lines, colorful shapes, and a wink, he turns missing the subway, a cream cheese stain on a tie, or the New York subway map into minimalist eye-catchers.
In this workshop, we will examine Niemann's approach to abstracting everyday scenes and turning them into original illustrations. We will try out for ourselves how colors and shapes can be used to reimagine the familiar through creative “thinking outside the box.”

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Would you like to see your city in a whole new light? Join us as we rediscover Erlangen, inspired by the extraordinary travel sketches of artist Christoph Niemann.

At the exhibition, we’ll be inspired by his unique perspective on the world. Afterwards, we'll set out together on a stroll through the city. This workshop is open to everyone, whether you’re a pro or a complete beginner!

Alongside live illustrator Hafizah Hairi-Unger, we'll stop at interesting locations and capture the essence of the streets, architecture and city life. She’ll share her wealth of experience, offer valuable tips and help us to capture our own personal impressions of the city.

So pack your sketchbook and a pencil and join us on our exploration!

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Free admission ∙ with a colorful program for young and old ∙ all information on the homepage

Join in! Make art! That's the motto for the workshops at Kunstpalais. This Saturday, we invite all visitors young and old to a colorful, exciting and creative hands-on day! We start at 11 am and are there for you until 3.30 pm. In the exhibition, there will be exciting hands-on stations throughout the day where you can paint, glue and create to your heart's content. The finished works will of course go home with you!

At 11.30 a.m. we offer family a tour for children aged 4 and over and their accompanying adults. Younger siblings can of course also join in.

We look forward to your visit!

Our ArtLab workshop series offers a unique opportunity to meet artists in person, learn about their techniques and try them out for yourself.

This time, we have invited the artist and illustrator Pia Salzer to lead an exclusive workshop with you in the heart of the exhibition spaces. During the workshop, we will observe, reflect and, most importantly, draw. Our focus will be on figurative illustration, exploring how the interplay of line and form, combined with a sensitive eye for detail and abstraction, can contribute to authentic illustrations.

Pia Salzer is a Nuremberg-based designer who specialises in illustration and graphic design. She creates visual worlds and graphic design concepts, including brand designs and wall paintings, for companies, magazines, individuals and living rooms. She has previously contributed illustrations to publications including DIE ZEIT, Psychologie Heute Magazin and Brigitte Magazin. 

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Are you looking for something new, exciting, and unexpected? Are you enthusiastic about contemporary art? Then come to the director's tour and gain exclusive insights into the major solo exhibition Christoph Niemann. Auf den Punkt. The Kunstpalais offers the renowned artist space on two floors to present his drawings and works. Let yourself be surprised by the spontaneity of the line and Niemann's unmistakably humorous style! Amely Deiss will take you on a visual journey and also talk about curatorial decisions.

In cooperation with vhs Erlangen.

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Today, I am transforming myself into ...

A paintbrush becomes a dress, a folding ruler becomes the plumage of a flamingo, and a handful of dice transforms into a Dalmatian. In his famous Sunday Sketches, Christoph Niemann breathes new life into everyday objects with just a few strokes of his pen. The results surprise us, make us smile, and often tell a completely unexpected story. On our tour of the museum, we explore Niemann's unique perspective on the world. In the museum workshop, we get creative ourselves: we take everyday objects and turn them into funny new creatures—and make up exciting stories about them.

Register here

French Edition

We let ourselves be swept away by the enthusiasm of the little ones and discover hidden details and new perspectives on art. Then we give free rein to our creativity in the Kunstpalais workshop. Inspired by the exhibition, we create our own works of art. There are no limits to the imagination here. It's great fun to try out different ideas together and experiment with the many materials available in our workshop!

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Let's talk about art! Our Sunday tour offers exciting insights into the current solo exhibition Auf den Punkt by the exceptional illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann. With just a few strokes - sometimes with objects, sometimes completely pure - the German graphic designer Christoph Niemann creates surprising, humorous images that get to the heart of reality. His works explore and comment on creative processes and modern life in an astute and versatile way. Take the opportunity to ask our trained art educators all your questions! 

On Long Thursday, you have the opportunity to end the day with some great art. Come to the Kunstpalais between 6 and 8 p.m. free of charge and enjoy a break from everyday life while taking in the works on display in the exhibitions. The solo exhibition Auf den Punkt by the exceptional illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann focuses on his view of the world—and how his artistic interventions repeatedly open up unexpected perspectives on it.

At 6:30 p.m., you can take part in a free short guided tour with one of our art educators and learn more about the background of the works and artists.

A creative evening in good company—anything goes. In the company of award-winning Nuremberg illustrator Jeff Chi, who’s on hand to offer expert tips and inspiration, we’ll draw, drink, and chat. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, the focus is on creativity, sharing ideas, and having fun.

All of this takes place in the exhibition “Auf den Punkt,” surrounded by Christoph Niemann’s “Sunday Sketches,” with good music playing—and there’s even a short introductory tour to kick things off.

Jeff Chi (born in 1993 in Kiel) runs a comic blog, and his cartoon “im Hinterkopf” appears regularly in the Nürnberger Nachrichten. In 2022, his debut “Who’s the Scatman” was awarded the Max und Moritz Prize. 

Me in lines ...

With mere finger movements, a man moves parked cars, while a cellist plays on a coat rack in a simple office. In his photodrawings, Christoph Niemann presents his unique view of seemingly everyday scenes. He often paints himself into the pictures. His distinctive glasses, his familiar haircut: that's all it takes for artist Christoph Niemann to come to life in photos. But what actually belongs in a portrait? What characteristics make us unique? In this workshop, we will draw a portrait of ourselves and insert it into real photos.

Register here

We let ourselves be inspired by the enthusiasm of the little ones, discovering unseen details and new perspectives on art. Afterwards, we get creative together in the Kunstpalais studio. Inspired by the exhibition, we create our own works of art. There are no limits to our imagination. It's fun to try out ideas together and experiment with the many materials in our studio!

Register here

Let's dive in and get painting!

Christoph Niemann's exhibition takes us on a journey of discovery, showing us the world through his eyes. In one picture, we see a swimming pool, but not from the front — rather, we see it from high above in the air! The water shimmers blue and someone is swimming in it. In the museum studio, we close our eyes and recall the sensation of cool water on our skin and sunshine on our faces. Then, using special watercolour pencils whose colours blend together on the paper, we paint our own bird's-eye-view swimming pool adventure.

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Experience art, get creative yourself, and discover new perspectives—our ArtLab workshop series offers you all this and more!

To accompany the exhibition Christoph Niemann. Auf den Punkt , we have invited graphic designer Alexandra Kuhn to join you in creating an exclusive workshop in the middle of the exhibition rooms. This will be a real highlight, and we are very much looking forward to it. Stay tuned—more information will follow shortly!

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Let's celebrate museums! All over the world, exhibition venues are presenting themselves on International Museum Day and are open to all visitors free of charge. Museums are places that address social issues—we ask questions, seek answers, and invite discussion—including about great art! Come to the Kunstpalais on International Museum Day and be surprised by the current exhibition Auf den Punkt by the exceptional illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann!

At 4 p.m., you will have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour and gain deeper insights into the works, their creation, and their significance.

Let's talk about art! Our Sunday tour offers exciting insights into the current solo exhibition Auf den Punkt by the exceptional illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann. With just a few strokes - sometimes with objects, sometimes completely pure - the German graphic designer Christoph Niemann creates surprising, humorous images that get to the heart of reality. His works explore and comment on creative processes and modern life in an astute and versatile way. Take the opportunity to ask our trained art educators all your questions! 

On Long Thursday, you have the opportunity to end the day with some great art. Come to the Kunstpalais between 6 and 8 p.m. free of charge and enjoy a break from everyday life while taking in the works on display in the exhibitions. The solo exhibition Auf den Punkt by the exceptional illustrator and artist Christoph Niemann focuses on his view of the world—and how his artistic interventions repeatedly open up unexpected perspectives on it.

At 6:30 p.m., you can take part in a free short guided tour with one of our art educators and learn more about the background of the works and artists.