When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition starts from 13.05.2026; the BLMK is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee is 4 Euros, reduced is 3 Euros.

Is the museum barrier-free?

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

Are there guided tours or mediation offerings?

Yes, the BLMK works with guided tours, art mediation, and educational activities.

How long will the exhibition run?

The event is designed as an exhibition; the web text lists different durations for the presentation until summer 2026.

Where is the museum located?

At the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

Chris Hinze transforms the Diesel Power Plant into a quiet space of perception

Name: Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path
Start: 2026-05-13T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Chris Hinze at BLMK: An Exhibition between Space, Sound, and Sculpture

With Fragments of a Path, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in Cottbus presents a two-part solo exhibition of the artist Chris Hinze, born in 1969 in Cottbus. The presentation combines a new, site-specific installation with an overview of central bodies of work, making the exhibition space itself an aesthetic experience. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/chris-hinze-fragmente-eines-wegs-53/))

Between Machine House and Switch House: An Exhibition with a Dual Perspective

In Machine House 1, the all-encompassing installation Room of Silence is the centerpiece. Sculptural-architectural interventions, sound, and movement condense the space into an atmospheric situation where perception and contemplation intertwine. In Switch House 3, a classic museum overview of graphics, painting, sculpture, and plastic works from various phases of creation complements the installation. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/chris-hinze-fragmente-eines-wegs-53/))

Chris Hinze: Artist between Visual Language, Material, and Intervention

Chris Hinze has been working freelance since 1992, combining sculpture, installation, graphics, painting, and performance. His biography shows a strong grounding in the Cottbus art scene, while also demonstrating a long practice in experimental work with space, symbolism, and material. The BLMK describes his work as a search for spaces that shape sensory experience moments from architecture, nature, landscape, and sound. ([chrishinze.de](https://www.chrishinze.de/about/))

Exhibition Atmosphere and Art Historical Context

Hinze's work represents an art that is not just viewed but experienced physically. The connection of installation, sculpture, and sound leads into a visual world characterized by material awareness, spatial precision, and a reflective approach to museology. The BLMK integrates the exhibition into its collection practice, placing art from the GDR and East German traditions into new art historical contexts. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/museum/))

Visit, Education, and Museum Experience

The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM and is accessible via elevators. The venue offers an extensive framework of events and museum educational activities; moreover, museum work refers to tour offerings and mediation formats. This creates an art experience during the exhibition, combining observation, education, and aesthetic experience. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/museum/))

Anyone wanting to experience contemporary art in concentrated form will find an exhibition here with a strong spatial impact, precise work observation, and high cultural density. A visit to the BLMK is particularly worthwhile for those who wish to experience modern art not just by seeing it, but by experiencing it in space. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/chris-hinze-fragmente-eines-wegs-53/))