When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 2026-08-12 11:00:00 and runs until 2026-08-12 19:00:00.

What is the admission fee?

The admission 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 museum accessible?

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

What art genres are being shown?

Works from painting, photography, poster art, and other forms of visual art are on display.

Are there any information about tours or educational offerings?

The museum offers art mediation and guided tours. Current dates will follow via the official museum channels.

A Smart Exhibition Where New Collection Treasures Speak Softly and Powerfully

Name: Condition of Entry. Collection Additions from 2021-2025
Start: 2026-08-12T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-12T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

New Collection Perspectives at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus

With Condition of Entry. Collection Additions from 2021-2025, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus opens a precise perspective on the present of its own collection. The exhibition brings together works that have entered the collection in the past five years through purchase or donation, unfolding a vibrant panorama of painting, photography, graphics, poster art, and other forms of visual art.

Collection as a Living Resonance Space

The exhibition makes visible how a museum evolves: not as a rigid depot, but as a curated thinking space. Works by Horst Bartnig, Ingrid Behla, Jan Brokof, Elżbieta Chojna, Lutz Fleischer, Kerstin Franke-Gneuß, Alex Jordan, Eva Mahn, Helga Paris, Núria Quevedo, Thomas Ranft, Christine Schlegel, Henrik Schrat, Claus Weidensdorfer, Albert Weis, and other artists come together here. This creates an examination of works that connects current collection policy with art historical depth.

Between DDR Heritage and Contemporary Art

The BLMK is one of the most important institutions for modern and contemporary art in Brandenburg. Its collection is closely linked to art from the GDR and subsequent lines of tradition. The appeal of this exhibition lies exactly in this: it shows how artistic handwriting, visual languages, and materials intertwine over generations. The exhibition atmosphere in the industrially shaped Diesel Power Plant amplifies this tension of history, spatial effect, and aesthetic experience.

Visual Art in the Dialogue of Genres

Particularly impressive is the polyphony of the presentation. Painting stands alongside photography, serial works encounter graphic sheets, and striking placements juxtapose poetic image spaces. For art enthusiasts, a didactically smart curated path opens up that not only celebrates individual works, but also makes the logic of museum collection visible. This is where the educational value of this exhibition lies: it explains how collections grow, how selections are made, and how art history is read anew in the museum.

The Diesel Power Plant as a Place for Art Education

The former power plant at Am Amtsteich is more than just an exhibition venue. Its architecture, history, and clear spatial axes provide a concentrated stage for the presentation. Those who embark on the tour experience modern art in a house that tells its own story of transformation. This fits ideally with an exhibition that makes access, acquisitions, and donations visible as part of cultural responsibility.

Conclusion: An Exhibition for Curious Eyes

Condition of Entry offers a well-founded and sensory access to the BLMK collection. The exhibition invites visitors to discover new works, new contexts, and new perspectives on modern art. Anyone interested in art history, curation, and museum narratives should definitely experience this exhibition live in Cottbus.