When does the exhibition take place and how long does a visit last?

The exhibition runs from March 14, 2026, to May 31, 2026. A visit lasts about 60 to 90 minutes depending on interest in the works, and tours meaningfully extend this time.

Are there tours or educational programs?

Yes, the culture forum offers accompanying formats such as tours and discussions. Dates and languages will be announced on the house's website.

What is the entrance fee and are there discounts?

The regular entrance fee is €6. Discounts and special tickets are published by the culture forum on its official pages; young visitors may benefit from free entries.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, access is barrier-free and can be reached via elevator. Detailed information about accessibility is provided online by the State Capital Schwerin.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography rules vary depending on the presentation and loans. Visitors can obtain information at the ticket office and from the supervision on site.

How do you reach the event location and where can you park?

The culture forum is centrally located in the Schelfstadt. It is easily accessible by public transport; parking garages and public parking spaces are within walking distance.

Klasen's Favorite Pieces: Island Light, Clear Forms, Strong Emotions in Schwerin

Name: Favorite Pieces – Karl Christian Klasen on Poel
Start: 2026-03-14T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-31T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

Favorite Pieces from the Island: Karl Christian Klasen Conquers Schwerin

The special exhibition 'Favorite Pieces – Karl Christian Klasen on Poel' presents a carefully curated selection from the work of the Poeler painter Karl Christian Klasen (1911–1945) in Schwerin. Works from private collections and from the holdings of the Karl Christian Klasen Society e.V. come together, which collectors refer to as their personal highlights – a concentrated art experience at the Schleswig-Holstein-Haus culture forum.

Images of an Island: Colors, Light, and Landscape

In the examination of his works, vibrant rapeseed fields, expansive blue skies, and the rugged coastline of the Baltic Sea come to the forefront. Klasen's painting combines a clear formal language with a sensitive handling of light that directs the viewer's gaze over roofs, fields, and water. The compositions unfold a calm spatial effect; the materials – oil, watercolor, printmaking – demonstrate craftsmanship and a deep understanding of nature.

Art Historical Context and Curating

Klasen was recognized in the 1930s and early 1940s in Mecklenburg and beyond; in 1940 the Munich Haus der Deutschen Kunst exhibited his work 'Poeler Eisfischer', and in 1942 he received the Veit-Stoß Prize in Krakow. The exhibition in Schwerin ties into this history of reception and condenses it through a selection that makes visible the wealth of Klasen's motif repertoire. The curatorial approach emphasizes seriality, motif change, and media diversity – an education-oriented pathway through painting, drawing, and printmaking.

Aesthetic Experience: From Near to the Work to Space for Thought

The exhibition atmosphere and arrangement invite slow contemplation: brush rhythm, line drawing, and paper edges become readable as the eye oscillates between horizon and close view. In this quiet intensity, the landscape gains symbolic power – an aesthetic field of experience that connects nature, memory, and regional identity.

Education and Mediation

Accompanying formats of the culture forum – tours and discussions in the exhibition space – deepen the contextualization of Klasen's work in Mecklenburg's art history. The focus is on technique, motifs of the island of Poel, and the role of the Karl Christian Klasen Society e.V. in preservation and research.

Visitor Feedback

The reactions of visitors are clear: On Instagram, it is stated that Klasen's images open new perspectives on North German landscapes and emotionally resonate through light and color.

Conclusion

Those who wish to experience North German landscape painting sensually and knowledgeably will find a concentrated selection of museum-quality works here. Colors, shapes, and light converge into a quiet, lasting artistic experience – a compelling reason to visit this exhibition in Schwerin live.