Events

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 museum is currently hosting two solo exhibitions. On the upper floor, you can see Eva Nüßlein. Dreck unter den Nägeln, while Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route is on view in the basement.

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.

The one-hour film Slack is a central work in the exhibition Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route—a piece that straddles the lines between artistic documentary, essayistic road movie, and experimental fiction. Together with American photographer Mike Brodie (b. 1985), Cyrill Lachauer traveled across the United States as a train hopper on freight trains. The result is a cinematic journey full of contradictions, in which the longing for boundlessness and freedom intertwines with the harsh reality of social decline. At the center is the memory of Brodie’s late partner, Mia Justice Smith, whose moniker (nickname among hobos)—Slack—gives the film its title, and whose ashes become a symbol for an entire generation.

Admission to the exhibition is free starting at 6:30 p.m.
At 6:45 p.m., there will be an introductory tour of the exhibition, and the film begins at 7:00 p.m. (running time: 61 minutes).

The film will be shown in its original English version with German subtitles.

Let's talk about art! Our public tours offer fascinating insights into our two current solo exhibitions: Dreck unter den Nägeln by painter Eva Nüßlein, and The Sunset Route by photographer and filmmaker Cyrill Lachauer. Take this opportunity to ask our trained art educators any questions you may have!

Face it!

In Eva Nüßlein’s exhibition, we are greeted by many gazes. Young women look directly at us—with large, shining eyes. They express a range of emotions, and accompany us through the exhibition. Whether alone or in groups, the figures stand out because of their stark contrasts and comic-book-like style. Particularly striking are their colourful hair, their tear-streaked cheeks, and their eyes, which sparkle at us with glittering stones full of anticipation. We ask ourselves: Who are these figures? Is it always the same person, or someone different each time? What stories are they telling us?
In the studio, we’ll get creative ourselves and design our own portrait. Using bright colours, paper, and the occasional rhinestone, we’ll create entirely new faces. It’s all about experimenting, reimagining, and transforming!

In cooperation with the Kinderkulturbüro. 

Register here 

Lost in Detail ...

In Eva Nüßlein’s exhibition, we are surrounded by striking, large-format paintings that captivate us simply because of their size. But the closer we look, the more there is to discover. We immerse ourselves in these vividly colourful visual worlds and let our gaze wander: over hair, bell-bottom pants, flowers, stars, and shoes. Details emerge everywhere—hidden, for example, under the trampoline, under the table, or under the nails—and suddenly catch our eye, as if they’d been just waiting to be discovered. In this workshop, we’ll follow precisely these clues. Inspired by the artist’s work, we’ll gather ideas, explore her distinctive visual language, and discover the interplay of vibrant colors, shapes, and unique details. Using individual image details, we’ll develop our own fragmentary drawings—colorful close-ups that focus entirely on the special details within the images.

In cooperation with the Kinderkulturbüro. 

Register here 

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 museum is currently hosting two solo exhibitions. On the upper floor, you can see Eva Nüßlein. Dreck unter den Nägeln, while Cyrill Lachauer. The Sunset Route is on view in the basement.

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.

I do care about that!

Shooting stars, stars in one’s hair, and stars in the spotlight. In the exhibition Dreck unter den Nägeln, stars appear repeatedly, as if accompanying us through the rooms. In one painting, countless new stars tumble out of a star’s mouth. The star's gaze conveys astonishment, confusion or perhaps even slight surprise.
Eva Nüßlein’s works speak of emotions — those that appear suddenly, like shooting stars, and those that linger longer. Emotions we know well and those we may yet discover. Together, we will explore the exhibition and discuss the emotions we encounter and those that move us. In the museum studio, we’ll take a closer look at the worlds of stars and emotions depicted in the artworks. We’ll ask ourselves which emotions are important to us and which ones we truly care about. Then we’ll let all of that flow into our own colourful world of shooting stars.

In cooperation with the Kinderkulturbüro. 

Register here 

Flared Pants, Ladybugs and Shooting Stars

There is an incredible amount to discover in Eva Nüßlein’s works — the longer you look, the more details you will notice. Time and again, long legs in stylish trousers and striking boots appear to jut out of the paintings. Elsewhere, a shooting star pulls a figure into the sky, where thunderclouds, lightning and a skull swirl around.
In the workshop, we will examine the large-format paintings in more detail, paying special attention to their distinctive forms. Afterwards, we’ll get creative ourselves in the workshop room: Using modelling clay, we will explore the artist’s visual language and experiment with our own ideas. The focus will be on trying things out, creating and shaping.

In cooperation with the Kinderkulturbüro. 

Register here 

Join curator Janika Slowik on a guided tour of the exhibition Eva Nüßlein. Dreck unter den Nägeln. Expect exclusive insights and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the conception, development and realisation of the exhibition. Take this opportunity to ask Malte all your questions! Take the opportunity to ask Janika Slowik all your questions! 

Who's that looking at us?

In Eva Nüßlein’s exhibition, we are greeted by a multitude of gazes. Various faces look directly at us with large, shining eyes. They express a range of emotions and accompany us throughout the exhibition. Whether alone or in groups, the figures stand out due to their stark contrasts and comic-book-like style. Their striking features include their colourful hair, tear-streaked cheeks and eyes sparkling with glittering stones full of anticipation. We ask ourselves: Who are these figures? Are they always the same person, or someone different each time? What stories are they telling us?
In the studio, we'll get creative and design our own portraits. Using bright colours, paper and the occasional rhinestone, we’ll create entirely new faces. It's all about experimenting, reimagining and transforming!

Register here

Lost in Detail...

In Eva Nüßlein’s exhibition, we are surrounded by striking, large-format paintings that captivate us simply because of their size. But the closer we look, the more there is to discover. We immerse ourselves in these vividly colourful visual worlds and let our gaze wander: over hair, bell-bottom pants, flowers, stars, and shoes. Details emerge everywhere—hidden, for example, under the trampoline, under the table, or under the nails—and suddenly catch our eye, as if they’d been just waiting to be discovered. In this workshop, we’ll follow precisely these clues. Inspired by the artist’s work, we’ll gather ideas, explore her distinctive visual language, and discover the interplay of vibrant colors, shapes, and unique details. Using individual image details, we’ll develop our own fragmentary drawings—colorful close-ups that focus entirely on the special details within the images.

Register here

Let's talk about art! Our public tours offer fascinating insights into our two current solo exhibitions: Dreck unter den Nägeln by painter Eva Nüßlein, and The Sunset Route by photographer and filmmaker Cyrill Lachauer. Take this opportunity to ask our trained art educators any questions you may have!

I do care about that!

Shooting stars, stars in one’s hair, and stars in the spotlight. In the exhibition Dreck unter den Nägeln, stars appear repeatedly, as if accompanying us through the rooms. In one painting, countless new stars tumble out of a star’s mouth. The star's gaze conveys astonishment, confusion or perhaps even slight surprise.
Eva Nüßlein’s works speak of emotions — those that appear suddenly, like shooting stars, and those that linger longer. Emotions we know well and those we may yet discover. Together, we will explore the exhibition and discuss the emotions we encounter and those that move us. In the museum studio, we’ll take a closer look at the worlds of stars and emotions depicted in the artworks. We’ll ask ourselves which emotions are important to us and which ones we truly care about. Then we’ll let all of that flow into our own colourful world of shooting stars.

Register here

The Quest for Poetry

In our ArtLab workshop series, you will have the unique opportunity to meet artists in person, learn about their techniques and try them out for yourself.

This time, we have invited the painter Eva Nüßlein to work with you on an exclusive workshop in the heart of the exhibition.
Eva Nüßlein is not only a painter, but also the singer of the post-punk band Ambiviolenz. This influences her painting, shaping both the subject matter and the atmosphere. In this workshop, we’ll explore the art of songwriting. How do lyrics come about? Where do you start? What happens when art meets music? We’ll explore all of these questions and more in this workshop. In the exhibition Eva Nüßlein. Dreck unter den Nägeln, we will seek out poetic moments and use them to create our own song lyrics.

Experience how Eva Nüßlein combines her two forms of artistic expression, offering personal insights into her creative process.

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