When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition begins on 16.08.2026 at 11:00 AM. As an ongoing exhibition, it is accessible during the specified period of the house.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission is 4 €. Reduced admission is 3 €.

Where is the venue located?

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

Is the museum barrier-free accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces are accessible via a ramp. A companion is recommended for the visit.

Are there tours or art education?

Yes, BLMK regularly offers tours, workshops, and art educational formats at its Cottbus location.

How long should one plan for the visit?

For an intensive examination of the works, at least one hour is recommended, and significantly longer for more in-depth consideration with museum discussions.

Collection, Light, and Presence: Cottbus Impressively Shows New Art Accessions

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

New Collections, New Perspectives: Condition of Acquisition at BLMK Cottbus

The exhibition Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025 dives deeply into the present of collecting. At the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, visitors encounter groups of works that have entered the collection through donation and purchase over the past five years. The exhibition combines visual arts, photography, and poster art into a precise art experience between inventory, aesthetic experience, and art historical classification. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/?utm_source=openai))

What Makes This Exhibition Special

The focus is not only on individual works but also on the logic of collecting itself. BLMK, with its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), has a collection of over 45,000 works; a focus is on art from the GDR and its subsequent traditions. It is precisely this authority of the institution that gives the exhibition its tension: Here, one can see how the collection is evolving and how the present and origins engage in dialogue. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/museum/?utm_source=openai))

Groups of Works Between Painting, Graphics, and Photography

The presentation gathers works by Horst Bartnig, Ingrid Behla, Jan Brokof, Elżbieta Chojna, Lutz Fleischer, Kerstin Franke-Gneuß, Alex Jordan, Renata Kaminska, Eva Mahn, Helga Paris, Núria Quevedo, Thomas Ranft, Christine Schlegel, Henrik Schrat, Claus Weidensdorfer, and Albert Weis, among others. This diversity is what makes the exhibition attractive: concrete art, graphic condensation, photographic observation, and poster art directness intersect, opening up a polyphonic examination of works. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/aufnahmezustand-sammlungszugaenge-aus-den-jahren-2021-2025-8/?utm_source=openai))

Space, Light, and Industrial Aura

The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus lends the exhibition its own atmosphere. The former industrial ensemble, now used as a museum, creates a focused environment for contemporary and modern art with its clear architecture and barrier-free accessible exhibition spaces. The exhibition spaces are reachable via a ramp; the institution also works with art education, tours, and educational programs. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/veranstaltungsort/dieselkraftwerk/?utm_source=openai))

Cultural Education and Tours

Especially for art-interested first-time visitors, the exhibition is a meaningful introduction to the collection of the house. BLMK regularly offers tours, workshops, and museum educational formats at its Cottbus location. Therefore, the exhibition can not only be viewed but also explored: as an art experience that imparts knowledge about collection policy, materiality, and artistic development. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/programm/fortlaufende-kurse-kreativwerkstatt-fuer-menschen-mit-handicap-2/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Condition of Acquisition does not just show works, but a living collection in the making. Those who want to understand how a museum today expands its holdings, organizes them, and makes them readable for the public will find a rewarding exhibition visit here. Especially in Cottbus, the exhibition unfolds its full effect: concentrated, knowledgeable, and rich in visual transitions. A visit is definitely worthwhile live. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/?utm_source=openai))