When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition opens on 09.08.2026 at 11:00 AM at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

What is the admission fee?

The price is €4 per ticket. Different conditions may apply for guided tours.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in BLMK Cottbus are accessible via elevators.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, BLMK also conducts tours of this exhibition as part of the program. Current times are available in the event calendar.

How long should I plan for my visit?

For a relaxed museum visit, about one to two hours is recommended, depending on interest in viewing works and accompanying programs.

Where is the event location?

At the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art - Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

A Cottbus Artist in the Spotlight: Hans Scheuerecker at BLMK

Name: All the Best, Dear Hans. Hans Scheuerecker for His Birthday
Start: 2026-08-09T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-09T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Hans Scheuerecker at BLMK: An Exhibition for the Birthday of a Cottbus Art Scene Figure

With “All the Best, Dear Hans”, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus honors the painter and graphic artist Hans Scheuerecker on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The exhibition brings together important works from the BLMK collection and from private collections and offers a concentrated look at an artistic oeuvre that has left marks in Cottbus and far beyond.

An Art Experience Between Painting, Graphic Art, and Personal Signature

Scheuerecker's works represent an expressive visual language that has found its own tone in East German art of the post-war period. His painting and graphic art combine impulsive lines, energetic color applications, and an attitude that asserts itself against rigid conventions. Visitors to the exhibition not only experience individual works but an exhibition atmosphere where material, gesture, and spatial effect merge closely.

The Artist in Art Historical Context

Hans Scheuerecker, born in 1951, lives and works in Cottbus. Since 1979, he has worked as a freelance painter, graphic artist, actionist, and stage designer; he also taught from 1982 to 1986 at the Cottbus branch of the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. He is considered one of the important representatives of Neo-Expressionism, whose works aim for new beginnings, self-assertion, and artistic independence. Awards such as the Art Prize of the State of Brandenburg emphasize his importance for regional and supra-regional art history. ([potsdam-museum.de](https://www.potsdam-museum.de/de/exponat/142-hans-scheuerecker?utm_source=openai))

The BLMK Collection as a Resonance Space

The BLMK has a rich collection of modern and contemporary art and regularly presents exhibitions that connect painting, graphic art, sculpture, and art communication at the Diesel Power Plant location. The current exhibition is part of this program and makes visible how closely Scheuerecker's work is connected to the cultural identity of Cottbus. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm; all exhibition spaces are accessible via elevators. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/))

What Visitors Can Expect in the Exhibition

Central to the exhibition are works from the museum's collection as well as loans from private collections. The selection of works promises a concise overview of Scheuerecker's visual world, in which expressive gestures, figurative condensation, and drawing tensions come together. For art enthusiasts, the exhibition offers an aesthetic experience that is both art historically grounded and immediately sensual. A guided tour of the exhibition is also included in the BLMK program. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/))

Conclusion

“All the Best, Dear Hans” is more than just a birthday exhibition. The presentation links the examination of works, regional memories, and art historical classification into a rich museum experience. Anyone who wants to understand Scheuerecker's visual language and the energy of the Cottbus art scene should definitely experience this exhibition live.