When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from July 3, 2026, to September 13, 2026.

What are the opening hours?

The Museum Gallery is open Friday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM and by appointment.

Is there an admission fee?

No, admission is free, and the exhibition is supported on a donation basis.

Where is the venue located?

In the Museum Gallery at the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen, Stefansplatz 5, 73434 Aalen.

Is the exhibition suitable for a spontaneous visit?

Yes, especially on weekends the exhibition can be easily visited without long planning.

Are there official social media channels for the artist?

No verified official social media profiles were found for this evaluation.

Bronze, Figure and Form: Discover Karl Ulrich Nuss in Wasseralfingen

Name: Karl Ulrich Nuss – The Sculptor
Start: 2026-07-03T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Museumsgalerie im Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen

A Summer of Bronze: Karl Ulrich Nuss in the Museum Gallery

The exhibition Karl Ulrich Nuss – THE SCULPTOR opens in the Museum Gallery at the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen, providing insight into the work of a sculptor who has shaped figurative sculpture for decades. It offers an artistic experience that translates bronze, a sense of form, and human presence into a dense exhibition atmosphere.

Bronze as the Language of the Figure

Karl Ulrich Nuss works predominantly in a figurative manner using bronze as his central material. His sculptures arise from a consistent engagement with body posture, gesture, and group formation. Particularly in the study of his works, it becomes evident how lively his sculptures oscillate between everyday life, observation, and condensation.

A Sculptor with a Clear Handwriting

The artist, born in 1943 in Stuttgart, was trained at the State Higher Technical School for Precious Metals in Schwäbisch Gmünd, studied in Nuremberg and Berlin, and became a master student under Bernhard Heiliger. Since 1970, he has lived and worked in Strümpfelbach. Public works, fountain installations, and sculpture trails have made his work widely visible and secured him a firm place in the art landscape of Southern Germany.

From Public Space to Museum

The Aalen exhibition draws attention to the range that characterizes Nuss: from large sculptures and fountains to sacred works and more free, experimental forms. The exhibition makes it tangible how the artist not only models figures in bronze but also makes postures, relationships, and inner tensions visible. Form becomes a carrier of a quiet, concentrated narrative.

The Location: Museum Gallery at the Bürgerhaus Wasseralfingen

The Museum Gallery in the historical Bürgerhaus provides a fitting framework for this presentation. The house connects art and local history, admission is free, and the opening hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday create good conditions for a relaxed visit. Those interested in contemporary sculpture, regional culture, and museum pedagogical perspectives will find an ideal starting point for a deeper engagement.

Why the Visit is Worthwhile

Karl Ulrich Nuss – THE SCULPTOR promises an impressive encounter with a sculpture that is equally sensual, craft-precise, and art historically relevant. The exhibition invites visitors to experience bronze not just as a material but as a form of thought. A visit is certainly worthwhile in person, as only on-site can the spatial effects, surfaces, and the energy of the figures be experienced in full intensity.