When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition begins on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM and is planned until 16.10.2026.

How much is the entrance fee?

The researched entrance fee is 5 Euro per person.

Where is the Wendish Museum located?

The museum is located at Mühlenstraße 12 in 03046 Cottbus.

Is the exhibition suitable for a family visit?

Yes, the presentation is well-suited for culture-interested families and visitors who appreciate historical photography and regional history.

Is there information about guided tours?

In the museum context, guided tours and educational formats are generally part of the offerings. Please check specific dates directly with the museum before your visit.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

There was no complete information available in the reviewed sources. For current information, a direct inquiry at the museum is recommended.

A quiet photography archive opens new perspectives on Lusatia

Name: Denis Galloway – Woblica ze zajźonego casa / Faces of a Time
Start: 2026-09-15T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Wendisches Museum Cottbus / Serbski muzej

A photographic time window into Lusatia

At the Wendish Museum Cottbus, Denis Galloway – Woblica ze zajźonego casa / Faces of a Time offers a quiet, immersive artistic experience that intertwines photography, cultural history, and ethnographic study. The exhibition showcases, for the first time, a selection of around 200 glass negatives by the Scottish photographer and ethnographer Denis Galloway, whose gaze captured life in Lower Lusatia with exceptional precision.

Faces, costumes, and lived memories

Galloway’s photographs focus on people, whose daily lives, clothing, and expressions become visual testimonies of a past world. Agricultural work, market scenes, portraits of women and children, as well as family events like weddings unfold in a calm visual language with a special density. Historical photography here gains a museum presence that creates closeness while respecting distance.

Glass negatives as a cultural archive

The materiality of the glass negatives gives the presentation a special aura. Light, surface, and detail fidelity enhance the aesthetic experience and reveal how closely documentation and artistic attitude intertwine. Denis Galloway’s works thus align with a tradition of ethnographic photography that not only observes but also preserves.

A museum with strong regional ties

The Wendish Museum/Serbski muzej is dedicated to the culture and history of the Sorbs/Wends in Lower Lusatia. It is precisely here that the exhibition gains its special tension: historical image sources, regional identity, and museum education enter into a sensitive dialogue. For visitors, a connection to language, customs, and everyday culture emerges that is both scientifically based and emotionally accessible.

Conclusion

This exhibition combines photographic art, memory culture, and regional history into a concentrated visitor experience. Those interested in historical photography, Sorbian culture, and museum image work should definitely experience this presentation live in Cottbus.