When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for 15.08.2026 and runs at BLMK until 16.08.2026.

How much is the admission fee?

The admission fee for an exhibition is 4 euros. Reductions and other ticket types are listed on the museum's website.

Where exactly is the event location?

At the Diesel Power Plant, Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

What are the opening hours?

The Diesel Power Plant in Cottbus is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.

Is the building accessible?

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

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography and filming are permitted by the museum exclusively for private purposes.

New Collection Works, Clear Spaces, and a Quiet Art Experience in Cottbus

Name: Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025 – BLMK Cottbus 2026
Start: 2026-08-15T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

A Fresh Look at the BLMK Collection

With Condition of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art presents an exhibition at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus that makes the pulse of a vibrant museum collection palpable. It showcases groups of works from the last five years that have entered the collection through donation or purchase and now enter into a new dialogue.

Works that Make Relationships Visible

The double exhibition assembles works across the expressive forms of fine arts, photography, and poster art. This medial diversity shapes the art experience: painting, graphics, prints, and photographic positions meet not in isolation but in a curation that sharpens differences and reveals connections. This creates a dense examination of works in which form, material, and imagery come to the forefront.

The Diesel Power Plant as Exhibition Space

The Diesel Power Plant in Cottbus is one of the notable places for modern and contemporary art in Brandenburg. The architecture of the building gives the exhibition atmosphere a special presence: clear spaces, industrial history, and museum tranquility combine into an aesthetic experience that allows the works to appear concentrated. Visitors encounter a place where collection is not seen as static possession but as an open process of collecting, ordering, and questioning.

Collection as Cultural Memory

The BLMK with its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder) boasts an extensive collection of modern art. The current presentation makes this claim visible by not only exhibiting new accessions but also placing them in an art-historical context. For art enthusiasts, this opens a view into the present and origin of the collection, into diverse artistic handwritings, and into the question of how museums continue to develop their collections.

Visit with Added Value

Those who visit the exhibition gain not only insights into new collection works but also into the museum's educational and curatorial work. The format invites visitors to take their time with details, compare image strategies, and sharpen their own perception. Especially for those interested in modern art, photography, and exhibition design, this tour offers a focused access to a current chapter of museum history.

Conclusion: Condition of Acquisition is an exhibition for all who wish to experience collections not as archives but as vibrant resonance spaces. Between photography, poster art, and fine art unfolds a precise, inspiring art experience that makes the visit to the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus absolutely worthwhile.