When does the exhibition take place?

The opening or the specified date is on 24.06.2026 at 11:00 AM. The exhibition runs according to the museum until 14.06.2026 or with the installation Room of Silence until 23.08.2026.

How much does the entrance cost?

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

Where is the venue located?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition rooms at the Diesel Power Station are accessible via elevators.

What art forms are on display in the exhibition?

The exhibition combines a space-filling installation with works from graphics, painting, sculpture, and plastic formats.

Are there any indications for guided tours or art education?

BLMK has a comprehensive educational offering and guided tour formats. Please check the current program for specific special dates for the exhibition.

Silence, Space and Art: Discover Chris Hinze at BLMK Cottbus

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

Chris Hinze at BLMK: An Exhibition Between Silence, Space, and Image

With Fragments of a Path, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art dedicates an exhibition to the Cottbus artist Chris Hinze, bringing painting, graphics, sculpture, and installation into an intense dialogue. An art experience unfolds at the Diesel Power Station Cottbus, intertwining perception, movement, and contemplation.

Room of Silence as a Walkable Experience

In Machine House 1, the site-specific installation Room of Silence shapes the exhibition atmosphere. Sculptural-architectural interventions transform the space into a condensed experiential area, where light, material, and bodily perception create a quiet tension. Visitors are not just observers but become part of a spatial situation that demands both concentration and aesthetic experience.

Between Classic Hanging and Artistic Compression

The second part of the presentation in Switch House 3 provides an overview of central groups of works by Chris Hinze. The classically appealing presentation brings together different techniques and makes the development of his oeuvre visible. Graphics, painting, sculpture, and plastic works refer to an experimental approach to imagery, materiality, and form.

A Museum with a Strong Collection and Lively Art Education

BLMK, with its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), is one of the important institutions for modern and contemporary art in Brandenburg. The house is known for its collection, exhibitions, and art education. The Diesel Power Station Cottbus is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm and is accessible via elevators. This provides ideal conditions for a focused exhibition visit and museum pedagogical discoveries.

Art in the Industrial Memory of the City

Especially at the historic site of the former Diesel Power Station, the exhibition gains additional depth. The connection between industrial architecture and contemporary art sharpens the view of Hinze's works and the question of how spaces store memories. Those interested in art history, spatial installation, and the interaction between work and architecture will find here an exhibition of special density.

Conclusion: Fragments of a Path promises a multifaceted art experience between quiet concentration and formal openness. This exhibition is worth a live visit as it not only shows art but makes it an experiential and sensory journey.