All the Best, Dear Hans: Hans Scheuerecker in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus

A Birthday Greeting to the Power of Painting

For the 75th birthday of Hans Scheuerecker, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus dedicates an exhibition to the prominent Cottbuser artist, featuring important works from its own collection as well as from private collections. The exhibition opens a concentrated art experience between painting, drawing, and personal handwriting. It can be seen from May 30 to August 23, 2026, at BLMK in Cottbus. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))

Hans Scheuerecker in Historical Context

The name Hans Scheuerecker stands for a distinctive position within East German contemporary art. The BLMK includes him in its collection as an important voice in painting and graphics; in the context of previous exhibitions and collections, he appears as a prominent figure in the local and regional art scene. The current exhibition ties into this and makes his significance for Cottbus and Lusatia visible. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/sammlung/malerei/?utm_source=openai))

The Atmosphere of the Diesel Power Plant

The Diesel Power Plant itself is one of the most impressive locations for art in Brandenburg: a heritage-worthy building ensemble with an industrial aura, today used as a museum and accessible via elevators. The architecture combines New Objectivity and Brick Expressionism, creating a space where artworks respond with particular tension to light, material, and space. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/veranstaltungsort/dieselkraftwerk/?utm_source=openai))

What Visitors Can Expect

The exhibition brings together key works from the BLMK's collection and complements them with external loans. This results in a consideration of the works that not only celebrates the individual artist but also makes the development of an artistic stance visible in the dialogue between private ownership, museum collection, and regional art memory. For art lovers, this opens up an aesthetic experience with a clear cultural-historical reference. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))

Art Education and Tours

BLMK also sees itself as a place of cultural education. The Diesel Power Plant site includes guided tours, art education, and a broad educational program for various target groups. A tour is announced for the Scheuerecker exhibition, which deepens the visit and facilitates access to the work and context. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/))

Conclusion

This exhibition is more than a birthday homage: It is an invitation to see Hans Scheuerecker's work anew in the museum space, to discover the handwriting of a Cottbuser artist, and to experience the special exhibition atmosphere of the Diesel Power Plant live. Those who appreciate contemporary art with regional ties and high curatorial quality should definitely plan to attend this event. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))

Official Channels of Hans Scheuerecker:

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Sources:

• BLMK Calendar - Exhibition and Event Details
• BLMK Diesel Power Plant - Location, Opening Hours, Accessibility
• BLMK Museum - Background on the House
• BLMK Collection Painting - Contextualization of Hans Scheuerecker
• BLMK Collection Graphics - Contextualization of Hans Scheuerecker