When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from June 26, 2026, to September 13, 2026.

How much does admission cost?

Admission is free and offered on a donation basis.

Where is the museum gallery located?

The museum gallery at the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen is located at Stefansplatz 5 in 73434 Aalen.

What are the opening hours?

It is open from Friday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and by appointment.

Is the exhibition suitable for an art visit with a guided tour?

Yes, the exhibition is particularly suitable for visitors interested in sculpture, figure, and art in public space.

Are there official social media channels?

No verified official social media channels could be found for this exhibition.

Karl Ulrich Nuss impresses Wasseralfingen with bronze, form, and silent power

Name: Exhibition Karl Ulrich Nuss - THE SCULPTOR
Start: 2026-08-08T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Museumsgalerie im Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen

Karl Ulrich Nuss – an exhibition about the power of figure

In the museum gallery at the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen, an art experience unfolds that celebrates figurative sculpture in all its liveliness. The exhibition Karl Ulrich Nuss - THE SCULPTOR focuses on a sculptor who has developed a distinctive visual language over decades using bronze, plaster, and large free-standing sculptures.

Bronze, movement, and human presence

Karl Ulrich Nuss is known for sculptures that understand body, posture, and relationship as essential themes. His figures do not appear as abstract signs, but as condensed observations of the human condition. In pairs, groups, sitting and lying motifs, the tension between space and form unfolds, captivating the viewer for a long time.

A sculptor between public space and free experimentation

The official artist's website describes the journey from independent sculpting through large sculptures, fountains, and sacred works to free large sculptures that found their place in the Strümpfelbacher Valley. This biographical arc illustrates how consistently Nuss has rethought figurative sculpture. His training with Hans Wimmer and Bernhard Heiliger, as well as his work as a freelance sculptor since 1970, represent a craftsmanship expressed in precise modeling and clear visual language.

The exhibition atmosphere in Wasseralfingen

The museum gallery at the Bürgerhaus is itself a place of cultural depth: the building was originally constructed in 1884 as a girls' school and today provides space for art, local history, and special exhibitions. The historical context gives the exhibition a special tranquility, where the plastic works of Karl Ulrich Nuss can fully reveal their effect between light, space, and material. Especially in the context of an exhibition about sculpture, the viewing of the works becomes an aesthetic experience of high intensity.

Art historical classification

Nuss stands in the tradition of realistic figurative sculpture while also connecting to a modern conception of presence and simplification. His works demonstrate how strongly the human figure can be interpreted as a carrier of emotion, relationship, and existential tension in the 20th and 21st centuries. Thus, the exhibition not only provides an overview of a life's work but also a vivid cultural education in the best sense.

Visit, context, and cultural value

The exhibition is freely accessible and invites visitors to rediscover sculpture as a living art form. Those interested in sculpture, bronze, studio practice, and art in public space will find a compelling encounter with a significant sculptor from the region. A visit is worthwhile for all who wish to not only observe art but to experience it in space.

Conclusion: This exhibition combines art historical substance with an impressive exhibition atmosphere. Visitors can expect a concentrated art experience that makes the sculpture of Karl Ulrich Nuss visible in all its diversity. A must-see live experience.