When does the exhibition start?

The opening is on 24.06.2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

How much is the admission?

Regular admission is 4 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible barrier-free via elevators.

What art forms are shown in the exhibition?

Among others, installation, graphics, painting, sculpture, and plastic works are on display.

Is there more information about the museum?

The BLMK connects collection, exhibition, and mediation and offers an extensive supporting program as well as museum educational offerings.

Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path

Name: Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path
Start: 2026-06-24T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Chris Hinze in Cottbus: An exhibition between space, silence, and material

With Fragments of a Path, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art dedicates a solo exhibition to the Cottbus artist Chris Hinze, unfolding as a precise art experience between installation, graphics, painting, and sculpture. An exhibition situation arises in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus that not only engages the space but also makes it readable anew as an aesthetic experience.

Space as Work: The Installation Room of Silence

In Machine Hall 1, the museum presents the specially developed, space-filling installation Room of Silence. Sculptural-architectural interventions transform the exhibition space into a condensed experiential space where perception, movement, and contemplation intertwine. Here, curation becomes an active dialogue with architecture, light, and material.

A Look at Central Groups of Works

The second part of the presentation gathers an overview of the artist's central groups of works in Switching House 3. The juxtaposition of different techniques opens up a viewing of works that makes Hinze's characteristic visual language visible: experimental, material-conscious, and characterized by a fine sense of spatial tension. Graphics, plastic works, and painting engage in a quiet but intense exchange.

Chris Hinze: Art between Biography and Place

Born in 1969 in Cottbus, Chris Hinze has been working independently since 1992. His oeuvre includes sculpture, installation, graphics, painting, and performance. The exhibition thus connects to an artistic path that continually questions the relationship between interior space, image, and spatial perception. Especially in the industrially influenced ambiance of the Diesel Power Plant, this examination gains special depth.

The BLMK as a Place of Cultural Education

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art boasts one of the most significant collections of art from the GDR and the subsequent traditions, with over 45,000 works. Therefore, the exhibition is not only a meeting with an individual artist but also a contribution to the art historical contextualization and cultural education. Those wanting to experience modern art in Cottbus will find a place here where mediation and exhibition are closely intertwined.

Conclusion: A Visit that Sharpens the Gaze

Fragments of a Path promises a concentrated art experience for all who appreciate site-specific installation, modern art, and precise presentation of works. The exhibition invites visitors to read space with new eyes and experience the silent power of Hinze's works live. A visit to the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is definitely worthwhile.