When does the exhibition run and what are the opening times?

The exhibition is on view from 28.02.2026 to 17.05.2026. The BLMK – Diesel Power Station Cottbus is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

How much does admission cost?

The single ticket for an exhibition costs 4 euros. A combo ticket for all exhibitions at the Cottbus location costs 6 euros. Discounts are available.

Is the exhibition visit barrier-free?

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

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Brandenburg Museum of Modern Art – Diesel Power Station Cottbus, Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

Public tours and educational offers will be announced separately. Please check the BLMK program or contact the museum directly.

Can I reserve tickets in advance?

For regular museum visits, tickets are available at the ticket counter. Special notes apply for special events. Information will follow if necessary.

See Masculinity Anew: Experience Strong Images of Created Men Up Close at Diesel Power Station Cottbus

Name: Created Men Bodies, Gesture, Habitus of Masculine Imagery
Start: 2026-02-28T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: BLMK – Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Created Men in Cottbus: Art that Reconsiders Images of Masculinity

At the Brandenburg Museum of Modern Art (BLMK) – Diesel Power Station Cottbus location – the exhibition 'Created Men. Bodies, Gesture, Habitus of Masculine Imagery' unfolds a multifaceted panorama of masculinity concepts. From the Weimar period to the present, the exhibition shows how masculinity is formed, asserted, and transformed – tangibly experienceable in painting, graphics, drawing, and poster art from the BLMK collection.

Atmosphere: Industrial Architecture Meets Curated Imagery

The striking industrial romanticism of the former diesel power station frames a focused event experience. High halls, clear sight lines, precise lighting – ideal conditions to feel the impact of body images, gestures, and postures. The event atmosphere alternates between contemplative calm and pointed intensity as powerful worker representations encounter playful-ironical contemporary scenes.

Contents: From Heroic Gesture to Ironic Breach

With curatorially fine-tuned guidance, the exhibition navigates through epochs and attitudes: from the combative gesture of the 1950s to the distance and questioning of the 1970s to hedonistic, color-intensive positions. Works by Norbert Bisky, Max Uhlig, Willi Sitte, and Fritz Cremer, among others, open discourses on habitus, gaze regimes, and body norms. The result: a lively parcours of role models, power, vulnerability, and desire.

Expertise and Context: Focus on Collection Treasures of BLMK

As a state museum with significant collections on East German art and its aftermaths, BLMK connects collection care, research, and communication. The exhibition leverages this strength and translates it into clear target audience communication: art lovers, students, cultural travelers, and curious newcomers receive comprehensible access to complex, contemporary issues surrounding images of masculinity.

Service & Visitor Experience: Easily Accessible, Barrier-Free, Plannable

The BLMK – Diesel Power Station is centrally located, open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and accessible by elevators. Thoughtful visitor guidance, cloakroom and service points, as well as integration into the museum organization ensure smooth organization and a pleasant audience atmosphere.

Conclusion

'Created Men' makes visible how images not only show masculinity but also produce it. Those who want to experience the dialogue between past and present live should mark this exhibition visit firmly in their calendar.