When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from August 22, 2026, to September 13, 2026.

What are the opening hours?

Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00, and by appointment.

Is the admission free?

Yes, the exhibition is free and accessible on a donation basis.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the museum gallery in the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen, Stefansplatz 5, 73434 Aalen.

Is the exhibition suitable for a family visit?

Yes, the exhibition is suitable for art-interested adults as well as curious families and individual visitors.

Are there official social media channels for the exhibition?

No verified official social media profiles were found for the artist.

Bronze in Motion: Karl Ulrich Nuss Shows Sculpture as Living Art

Name: Exhibition Karl Ulrich Nuss – THE SCULPTOR
Start: 2026-08-22T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Museumsgalerie im Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen

Karl Ulrich Nuss in Wasseralfingen: Bronze, Movement, and Sculpture as a Living Form

The exhibition Karl Ulrich Nuss – THE SCULPTOR at the museum gallery in the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen is dedicated to a sculptor who has shaped figurative sculpture over decades. It offers an artistic experience that highlights bronzes, large sculptures, and an overview of a lifetime's achievement. The presentation is free of charge and invites visitors to discover the formal power of an artist whose works remain visible in public spaces beyond the exhibition space.

A Sculptor of Figurative Presence

Karl Ulrich Nuss, born in Stuttgart in 1943, is a sculptor and medallist. After training as a chaser in Schwäbisch Gmünd, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg and later in Berlin with Bernhard Heiliger, where he became a master's student. Since 1970, he has lived and worked in Strümpfelbach. His work is predominantly figurative and strongly influenced by bronze; this is where his particular authority in German sculpture of the post-war era unfolds.

Bronze as the Language of Attitude and Movement

The exhibition emphasizes the central role of bronze as an artistic material. Nuss shapes bodies, pairs, groups, and movement studies with great precision. His sculptures connect visible physicality with a clear formal order. In the course of his work, large sculptures, fountains, and sacred works initially took center stage, later evolving into free-standing large sculptures and more experimental forms. This development makes the exhibition interesting from an art-historical perspective: it shows how realistic sculpture continually renews itself.

The Space of the Museum Gallery in the Bürgerhaus

The museum gallery in the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen provides the perfect setting for this examination of the work. The historic building, constructed in 1884 as a girls' school, combines art and local history. The place itself provides a calm contrast to the liveliness of the displayed sculptures. Those who engage with the exhibition experience not just individual works, but an exhibition atmosphere where material, light, and spatial effect merge closely.

Public Art as Cultural Memory

A key part of Nuss's significance lies in the public space. His well-known works include the Pied Piper Fountain in Hameln, the head relief of Theodor Heuss for the two-mark coin, and the Driller's Fountain in Oberkochen. Such works show how strongly his sculpture impacts daily life. The exhibition in Wasseralfingen makes this perspective visible and deepens cultural education around sculpture, urban imagery, and memory culture.

For Art Lovers, Families, and Curious Visitors

This exhibition is aimed at everyone who wishes not only to view sculpture but experience it in its spatial presence. Art enthusiasts gain an informed approach to figurative sculpture, while novices receive a comprehensible, visually strong overview. The exhibition is suitable for a quiet visit on weekends as well as for more in-depth engagement with modern sculpture, bronze, and German art history.

Conclusion

With Karl Ulrich Nuss – THE SCULPTOR, Wasseralfingen presents an exhibition that combines craft mastery, art historical relevance, and sensual presence. Those who want to experience bronze in all its expressive power should visit this exhibition live and let the sculptures affect them in space.