How long will the exhibition last?

The exhibition will be on display from May 30, 2026, to August 23, 2026, at BLMK Cottbus.

What are the opening hours?

The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 4 euros, reduced fee 3 euros.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the exhibition rooms, event hall, and mukk. are accessible via elevators.

Where is the museum located?

The museum is located at Am Amtsteich 15 in 03046 Cottbus.

Are there any notes on guided tours or mediation?

The BLMK offers a wide range of art mediation programs. Specific guided tours of the exhibition will follow on the museum's program page.

Hans Scheuerecker at BLMK: A great birthday celebration of modern art

Name: All the best, dear Hans. Hans Scheuerecker for his birthday. Works from the BLMK collection as well as private collections
Start: 2026-06-16T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-16T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

A colorful birthday exhibition project for Hans Scheuerecker in Cottbus

The Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is dedicating an exhibition to Hans Scheuerecker on the occasion of the artist's 75th birthday. Significant works from the BLMK collection and private collections will be displayed. The presentation spans almost five decades of artistic creation and invites an intensive examination of works in painting, graphics, poster art, and sculpture.

An oeuvre between expressiveness and concentration

Hans Scheuerecker is one of the defining artistic voices in contemporary art in Cottbus. His works unfold their impact from the tension of density and openness. It is precisely in the reduction of form that the image energy arises, drawing the viewer into a direct aesthetic experience. The exhibition makes visible how motifs, line work, and color have evolved over decades.

The collection as a living archive of artistic development

The BLMK has systematically and progressively built up the compilation of paintings, graphics, posters, and sculptures since the 1970s. This not only provides an overview of individual key works but also of continuities, breaks, and maturation processes in the work of Hans Scheuerecker. Visitors to this exhibition experience the collection not as a static inventory but as a vibrant art historical narrative.

The Diesel Power Plant as an atmospheric resonance space

The location itself enhances the art experience. The former diesel power plant, with its industrial architecture, provides a striking framework for modern art. Light, space, and materiality enter into a tense dialogue with the works. This creates an exhibition atmosphere that is both concentrated, clear, and sensual.

A house with high museum education competence

The BLMK is known for its strong art mediation and thematically diverse exhibitions. This exhibition also fits into a program that connects collection, research, and cultural education. For visitors, this opens not just a view into the art of an individual artist, but also into the collection strategy of a house that makes modern and contemporary art visible in Brandenburg.

Conclusion: A must-see for art enthusiasts in Cottbus

This birthday exhibition offers a concentrated look at the work of Hans Scheuerecker, embedded in the collection expertise of the BLMK and the unique architecture of the Diesel Power Plant. Those interested in painting, graphics, and the art scene in Brandenburg should experience this exhibition live. It promises an impressive art experience with lasting impact.