When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for 05.07.2026 from 11:00 AM. The museum itself is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission for the exhibition is 4 euros.

Where is the museum located?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

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

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

Yes, BLMK offers guided tours, art mediation, and other educational formats. Information will follow from the institution.

How long should one visit?

For the exhibition, a visit of about one to two hours is recommended, and longer if engaging in deeper contemplation.

Chris Hinze transforms Cottbus into a silent space full of art and sound

Name: Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path
Start: 2026-07-05T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-05T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

Chris Hinze at BLMK Cottbus: An Exhibition between Sound, Sculpture, and Inner Landscape

With Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus presents an exhibition that intertwines painting, graphics, sculpture, installation, and sound into a compelling artistic experience. The presentation unfolds as a two-part concept and makes visible how consistently Hinze has been connecting image space, spatial effects, and meditative experience for years.

An Exhibition Space as a Space of Experience

At the center is the site-specific Room of Silence, an immersive installation that transforms the museum context into a place of concentrated perception. Robust natural materials, sculptural placements, and subtle sound traces create an atmosphere between collection, contemplation, and physical presence. Those who engage with the art experience not just an exhibition but an aesthetic experience with architectural tension.

Chris Hinze: An Artist between Music and Visual Arts

Chris Hinze, born in 1969 in Cottbus, initially established himself as a musician and performer. Later, he translated his engagement with archaic forms of life, mythological imagery, and the relationship between humans and nature into an independent artistic language. His works connect spiritual connotations with boundary experiences, raising questions about freedom, self-control, and the overcoming of societal conventions. This is exactly where the special authority of this exhibition lies: it shows an artist whose work has developed at the intersection of art history, music, and spatial art.

Sculpture, Symbolism, and Traces of Nature

In the second part of the presentation, visitors encounter images and sculptures from different periods of creation. This juxtaposition opens up insights into Hinze's thematic areas: symbolic figures, nature-related materiality, shadow forms, and a visual language that understands the archaic not as a regression but as a poetic present. The surfaces of the sculptures bear traces of earth, moss, foliage, and processuality – a strong sign of the connection between artistic form and living environment.

Museum Education and Guided Tours

BLMK sees itself as a place of cultural education. Guided tours, workshops, and mediation formats complement the exhibition and open up different access points to materials, techniques, and content. Especially for art-interested visitors, this offers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the artist's work in the context of modern and contemporary art, making the exhibition not just visible but comprehensible.

The Diesel Power Plant as an Ideal Place for Modern Art

The Diesel Power Plant in Cottbus is a distinctive exhibition space for modern and contemporary art. The industrial architecture, clearly structured spaces, and museum lighting create an environment where installations and sculptures have a particularly intense effect. The building is barrier-free accessible, well coordinated with cultural programs, and with its location in Cottbus, it serves as a firm reference point for the regional art scene.

Conclusion: This exhibition invites a concentrated, sensual, and intellectually stimulating encounter with Chris Hinze's work. Those seeking contemporary art, spatial installations, and a unique exhibition atmosphere should definitely experience Fragments of a Path live at BLMK Cottbus.