How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition begins on 29.05.2026 and is designed as a multi-part presentation. Individual exhibition parts will run until the summer of 2026.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

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

What are the museum opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Are there guided tours available?

The BLMK offers guided tours and art educational formats. Current dates and booking options are published by the museum on its website.

What is the ticket price?

No reliable price could be found for this date. Please check the current information from the museum before your visit.

Chris Hinze presents a quiet, multifaceted art world in Cottbus

Name: Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path
Start: 2026-05-29T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

Chris Hinze in Cottbus: An exhibition between space, silence, and the history of the work

With Fragments of a Path, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art dedicates a two-part solo exhibition to the artist Chris Hinze, who was born in Cottbus, at the Diesel Power Plant. The presentation connects a site-specific installation developed specifically for the museum with a concentrated look at central groups of works from several creative phases. This creates an art experience that brings together sculpture, installation, graphics, and painting in a dense museum context.

Room of Silence as an Aesthetic Experience

In Machine House 1, the new, site-specific room installation unfolds its effect as an atmospherically condensed experiential space. Sculptural-architectural interventions alter the perception of the hall and direct the gaze towards material, light, sound, and movement. Anyone entering the space encounters not just a mere presentation but a contemplation of the work that involves both body and gaze.

A Look at the Artist's Oeuvre

The second part of the exhibition in Switch House 3 classically organizes Hinze's pictorial work in a museum context. Works using different techniques and from various periods are on display, including graphics, painting, sculpture, and plastic works. This juxtaposition makes the development of his oeuvre visible and points to an artistic attitude characterized by experiment, symbolic language, and engagement with space.

Biographical Context and Art Historical Classification

Chris Hinze, born in 1969 in Cottbus, has been working freelance since 1992. His practice ranges from sculpture and installation to graphics and painting, as well as performance. Official records and previous exhibitions show how closely his work is intertwined with the region, with art in architecture, and with interdisciplinary projects. The exhibition at the BLMK anchors this development in the context of modern and contemporary art and utilizes the special architecture of the former Diesel Power Plant as a resonant space.

Museum Experience in the Diesel Power Plant

The BLMK is one of the defining institutions for modern art in Brandenburg and has been an important place for cultural education at its Cottbus location in the Diesel Power Plant for years. The exhibition rooms, which are accessible by elevator, offer a clear framework for concentrated encounters with the works. Those visiting the exhibition not only experience art but also the special connection between industrial architecture and museum staging.

Conclusion

Fragments of a Path promises a demanding exhibition between contemplative spatial art and the historical recording of works. The audience can expect an impressive art experience that raises questions about material, form, symbolism, and perception. A visit to the BLMK is worthwhile for anyone who wants to experience modern art in its sensory and intellectual depth live.