When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition can be seen starting from 15.07.2026; BLMK usually states opening hours for Cottbus from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM.

How much is the admission?

According to the event page, regular admission costs 4 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Is the exhibition barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the Diesel Power Station are accessible via elevators.

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

BLMK offers an extensive art education program with guided tours, workshops, and offers for children, schools, and adults.

How do I get to the museum?

The venue is located at Amtsteich 15 in 03046 Cottbus and is centrally accessible in the city.

How long does a visit take?

For the exhibition, at least one to two hours is recommended, especially if both spaces and the work groups are to be viewed calmly.

Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path

Name: Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path
Start: 2026-07-15T13:00:00+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 Art History

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art dedicates a two-part solo exhibition to Cottbus artist Chris Hinze, intertwining expansive installations with an overview display. In the historic spaces of the Diesel Power Station Cottbus, an art experience emerges that closely connects movement, contemplation, and artwork examination. The exhibition is art-historically anchored and very much present: It demonstrates how material, form, and spatial arrangement develop a dense exhibition atmosphere.

A Space that Becomes Perception

In the exhibition hall Machine House 1, the installation Space of Silence, specially developed for the museum, meets the architecture of the building. Sculptural interventions and a consciously intensified spatial effect transform the location into an experiential space where light, body, and gaze become mobile. The audience becomes not just observers but part of the situation.

Pictorial Works in Dialogue with the Place

In the Switching House 3, BLMK presents an overview of central work groups by Chris Hinze. Graphics, painting, sculpture, and plastic works from various creative phases open a precise view of an oeuvre that is characterized by experimental material work and a sensitive handling of imagery. Hinze co-founded the art house sans titre in Potsdam in 2009 with Mikos Meininger and has been present as a sculptor and exhibition maker in Brandenburg for years. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/chris-hinze-fragmente-eines-wegs-56/))

The BLMK as a Resonance Space of Modernity

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art, with more than 45,000 works, is one of the most important museums for art from the GDR and the resulting traditions. The location in Cottbus at the Diesel Power Station combines industrial architecture, collection depth, and educational work into a place where exhibitions become particularly clear and legible. This creates an aesthetic experience for visitors that unites art history, the present, and museum education. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/museum/?utm_source=openai))

What Visitors Can Expect

This exhibition is worth it for anyone who wants to experience spatial art, contemporary sculpture, and a precisely curated overview of works. The connection of site-specific installation and retrospective view makes Chris Hinze. Fragments of a Path an intense art visit that resonates and invites further contemplation. A must for art enthusiasts in Cottbus and far beyond. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/chris-hinze-fragmente-eines-wegs-56/))