When does the exhibition start?

The exhibition starts on 12.08.2026 at 11:00 AM in the diesel power plant Cottbus.

How long does the exhibition run?

According to the event overview, the exhibition is on view until 23.08.2026.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

Is the visit barrier-free?

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

What are the opening hours?

The diesel power plant is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM; special opening hours apply on public holidays.

What is the entrance fee?

Entrance to the exhibition is free.

Hans Scheuerecker in the diesel power plant: A birthday exhibition full of energy and art history

Name: All the best, dear Hans. Hans Scheuerecker's birthday. Works from the BLMK collection and private collections
Start: 2026-08-12T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

A Cottbus artist in focus: Hans Scheuerecker celebrates the BLMK with a major exhibition

On the occasion of Hans Scheuerecker's 75th birthday, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art is dedicating an exhibition to the deeply rooted painter, graphic artist, and performer from Cottbus, drawing attention to a significant oeuvre of East German modernity. Important works from the BLMK collection as well as loans from private collections will be presented in the atmospherically strong diesel power plant, a place where industrial architecture and art converge in particularly impressive ways.

Between expressiveness and existential gesture

Scheuerecker's work represents a powerful, neo-expressive visual language that has developed from the art of the GDR since the late 1970s and soon gained attention beyond Cottbus. His painting and graphics work with condensed lines, torn surfaces, and a color palette that oscillates between eruptive energy and quiet concentration. It is precisely in this tension that the aesthetic experience unfolds for which Scheuerecker has been valued for decades.

The diesel power plant as a resonance space

The BLMK in the diesel power plant is one of the most distinctive art venues in Brandenburg. The repurposed industrial architecture enhances the impact of the exhibition: high spaces, clear sightlines, and precise lighting make the works appear with a special presence. Those who walk through the exhibition here experience not only a viewing of the works but a curated encounter with art history, space, and memory.

Art from collection and private collection

Especially appealing is the juxtaposition of holdings from the museum and private loans. This creates a multifaceted image of an artist whose works are represented in national and international collections, and whose significance for the regional art scene extends far beyond Cottbus. The exhibition makes visible how Scheuerecker's work mediates between personal handwriting, social experience, and art historical classification.

Cultural education and visitor experience

The BLMK combines the exhibition with its renowned educational approach. The collection of the house includes significant holdings in painting, drawing, graphics, photography, and poster art, thereby embedding the presentation in a larger museum context. For art-interested visitors, this creates an art experience that brings biography, work development, and regional art history into a compelling dialogue.

Anyone who wants to experience Scheuerecker's works in this concentrated selection should not postpone their visit. This exhibition features an important artist of contemporary Cottbus art in an environment that makes his visual language particularly impressive. A visit to the BLMK promises intense art contemplation, strong spatial impact, and a rewarding cultural experience on site.