Name: All the best, dear Hans: Hans Scheuerecker at BLMK
Start: 2026-06-28T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

A birthday greeting as an exhibition experience

With All the best, dear Hans, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus honors one of the city's most influential artists: Hans Scheuerecker. The exhibition for his 75th birthday brings together important works from the BLMK's collection and private collections, providing a focused view of an oeuvre that has left art-historical traces in Cottbus and far beyond.

Painting between gesture, body, and inner tension

Scheuerecker's works represent an expressive, figurative visual language that has asserted itself against rigid representational patterns since the 1970s. In his paintings, movement, posture, and mental presence coalesce into a visual energy that does not rely on smooth beauty but on density, friction, and immediacy. It is precisely this tension that makes the art experience in the museum so intense.

A look into the East German art scene

Art-historically, Scheuerecker's work is situated within those East German movements that emphasized the subjective, the expressive process, and the personal touch. The BLMK, whose collection is one of the most important holdings of modern art from the GDR and subsequent artistic traditions, provides the perfect framework for this examination of his work. The exhibition connects individual biography with regional art history and makes visible how closely artistic identity and place can be intertwined.

Atmosphere in the Diesel Power Plant

The building itself also contributes to the aesthetic experience. The Diesel Power Plant, built in 1927, is one of Cottbus' most striking industrial architectures, combining objective clarity with expressionist accents. In this space, pictures and drawings unfold a special effect: light, materiality, and architecture enhance the perception of the works and give the exhibition a distinctive, almost cinematic presence.

Curatorial perspective and educational value

The presentation builds on the curatorial strength of the BLMK in connecting art from collection holdings with contemporary historical questions. Visitors not only receive an overview of the works but also gain access to artistic development, collection work, and cultural education. Those who appreciate art mediation, museum education, and modern painting will find an exhibition with a clear profile here.

Conclusion

All the best, dear Hans is a vibrant birthday greeting and at the same time a thoughtful museum tribute. The exhibition brings the viewer close to Hans Scheuerecker's visual world and makes the power of his painting immediately tangible in the original. A visit to Cottbus is worthwhile for all seeking expressive art, regional art history, and a strong art experience.