When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition runs from 14.03.2026 to 31.05.2026 at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the BLMK offers guided tours. A tour with Carmen Schliebe is listed in the calendar for the exhibition.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus are accessible via elevators.

What are the opening hours of the museum?

The BLMK in Cottbus is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Where can I find information about admission and offers?

Current details about admission, tours, and education are available on the official website of the BLMK.

When images disturb: The BLMK presents photography as a riddle of perception

Name: Curious? Remarkable! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Start: 2026-05-27T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Photography that disturbs, captivates, and sharpens the gaze

At the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, the exhibition Curious? Remarkable! Photographs from the BLMK Collection unfolds an intensive exploration of works that balance wonder and uncertainty. The presentation invites viewers to not only look at photographic images but to re-read them in terms of their visual language, spatial effect, and aesthetic tension.

When the image falls out of habit

The exhibition gathers photographic works that deal with irritation, enigma, and unusual perspectives. Some motifs appear staged, while others condense reality into a quiet strangeness. It is precisely in this friction that an artistic experience emerges that does not soothe perception but sharpens it. Photography here appears as a medium of interruption, an invitation to pause and look closely.

Collection as a memory space

The BLMK showcases the strength of its collection with this exhibition: Photography as a historical, social, and artistic archive. The works open a view onto different image strategies, from classic black-and-white photography to more experimental approaches. In the curation, art historical classification is combined with an open, audience-friendly communication that remains accessible even without prior knowledge.

Between analysis and sensual experience

The Diesel Power Plant, with its industrial architecture, gives the exhibition a special atmosphere. The light, the spatial expanse, and the focus on the individual image support a calm, reflective observation. Those who engage with this exhibition experience photography as an aesthetic experience that raises new questions about reality, staging, and memory.

Education for those who want to see deeper

The BLMK is known for its art education, guided tours, and museum pedagogical offerings. The exhibition is suitable for a focused visit as well as for an in-depth tour with a guide. Particularly for art enthusiasts who appreciate collection presentations, a differentiated approach to modern and contemporary photography is offered here.

Conclusion: Curious becomes a quality feature here. This exhibition rewards attention, curiosity, and open perception. Anyone wishing to experience photography as a space for thought should definitely visit the BLMK in Cottbus in person.