Karlsruhe, Germany

Expressive! Graphic art from Dürer to Schlichter

23 May - 4 Oct, 2026

Kunstmuseum Karlsruhe

If you’re interested in how artists express human emotion, this exhibition offers a fascinating look at graphic art spanning five centuries. You’ll see works by renowned figures like Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, Käthe Kollwitz, and Rudolf Schlichter, each capturing feelings through gesture, posture, and expression. The collection includes watercolors, drawings, and prints revealing subtle ways emotions are portrayed and understood across eras. It’s a chance to explore how visual storytelling connects us to the past in a personal way. The exhibition invites you to consider not just the emotions themselves but how their depiction changes with history and culture. You might find yourself drawn to the intensity of one piece or the quiet vulnerability in another. Whether alone or with friends, the variety of works encourages reflection on shared human experiences. It’s an engaging way to see how art communicates feelings beyond words, offering moments that linger long after you leave.

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