When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from 13.06.2026 to 16.08.2026 at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

How much does the entry cost?

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

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

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

What art forms can be seen?

The exhibition connects groups of works from the visual arts, photography, and poster art, as well as other positions from the collection.

When are the opening hours?

The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, the BLMK offers guided tours. Accompanied tours for the exhibition are listed in the museum's calendar.

In the Diesel Power Plant, the collection unfolds as living art history

Name: Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025
Start: 2026-06-13T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

A collection exhibition with contemporary tension at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus

With Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in Cottbus opens a precise view of the present of collecting. The double exhibition not only reflects on works but also on the museum itself: about selection, acquisition, donation, purchase, and the question of how a collection continues to evolve over the course of a few years.

Painting, Photography, Poster Art: A Multilingual Panorama

The exhibition configures groups of works across the visual arts and connects painting, photography, graphics, poster art, and sculpture into an open dialogue. This diversity is precisely what is appealing: The art experience arises not from a single style but from friction, contrast, and relationship. Visitors encounter positions that sharpen the view of material, visual language, and artistic handwriting.

Collecting as a Cultural Commentary

The title Condition of Acquisition cleverly plays with the double meaning of capturing and state. The museum here showcases not simply selected works but also its curatorial stance. Those who walk through the exhibition spaces experience how collection policy becomes art perception: What remains? What complements? Which works tell of artistic developments of recent years and of the ongoing educational work of a public museum?

Spatial Effects in the Diesel Power Plant

The former Diesel Power Plant gives the presentation a unique exhibition atmosphere. The industrial architecture, the clear spaces, and the light of the museum rooms create a calm, concentrated viewing of the works. In this environment, colors, lines, surfaces, and photographic details gain presence. The aesthetic experience arises here as much from the artworks as from the place itself.

A Museum with Collection Depth and Public Mandate

The BLMK is one of the important addresses for modern and contemporary art in Brandenburg. With its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), it preserves and conveys an extensive collection, which is particularly significant for art from the GDR and the subsequent lines of artistic traditions. The exhibition in Cottbus continues this expertise and makes visible how vibrant museum work remains between research, curation, and cultural education.

A Visit with Added Value

Those seeking exhibitions with depth will find here a smart, visually striking collection show with high informational value and strong visual presence. Condition of Acquisition invites you to sharpen your view and rediscover the museum as a place of vibrant contemporary art. A visit to the Diesel Power Plant is definitely worthwhile – for all who want to not just see art but experience it in the best sense.