When does the exhibition take place?

The opening is on 20.06.2026 at 11:00 AM. The exhibition runs until 16.08.2026.

How much is the entry fee?

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

Where is the venue located?

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

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces are accessible via elevators.

On which days can one visit the exhibition?

The opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is there information about guided tours?

Information to follow. The event entry currently does not mention a specific guided tour for the opening.

Experience the Collection Anew: Condition of Acquisition at the Cottbus Diesel Power Plant

Name: Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025
Start: 2026-06-20T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

A new look at the collection: Condition of Acquisition at BLMK Cottbus

With Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus opens an exciting chapter in current collection history. The double exhibition in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder) brings together works that have entered the collection through donations or purchases over the past five years, showcasing how lively a museum collection grows in the here and now.

Between Painting, Photography, and Poster Art

The presentation configures groups of works across visual arts, photography, and poster art. Names like Horst Bartnig, Helga Paris, Núria Quevedo, Christoph Niemann, or Niklaus Troxler point to a wide-ranging spectrum of artistic handwriting. This very diversity shapes the aesthetic experience of the exhibition: graphic precision meets photographic concentration, painterly condensation meets political and poetic imagery.

The Collection as a Living Memory

BLMK is one of the most important institutions for art from the GDR and the subsequent traditions. In Cottbus, the museum showcases its curatorial strength especially where acquisitions do not appear as mere additions to the collection but as precisely set perspectives on artistic developments. Condition of Acquisition sensually makes this process experienceable: Each work represents a decision, a new view of history, present, and museum responsibility.

Exhibition Atmosphere at the Diesel Power Plant

The former industrial building of the Diesel Power Plant gives the viewing of works a special spatial effect. The clear exhibition spaces, lighting, and monumental architecture create a concentrated atmosphere in which drawing, graphic art, sculpture, and photography can powerfully express their distinctiveness. Thus, the exhibition is simultaneously objective and poetic, archival and open, organized and surprising.

Cultural Education and In-depth Museum Visit

For art enthusiasts, families, and visitor groups, BLMK provides an ideal framework for cultural education. The collection display invites contemplation on acquisition policies, artistic positions, and the development of modern art in East Germany. Those who visit the exhibition experience not only individual works but also the museum's work as a cultural institution with a long-term memory.

Conclusion: Condition of Acquisition is an exhibition for everyone who perceives collection not as standstill but as movement. Here, it becomes evident how new works shift meanings, enhance historical lines, and profile the museum as a lively place of contemporary art. A visit to the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is definitely worthwhile.