When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition can be seen from October 3 to December 6, 2026. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

How much does it cost to enter?

The regular admission fee is 4 Euros, reduced 3 Euros. Visitors up to 18 years old have free admission.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

The exhibition takes place at the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

What does the exhibition show?

The exhibition features posters from three decades by Fons Hickmann, including series for cultural clients, self-reflective works, and socio-political self-initiated projects.

Is there a combo ticket for other exhibitions?

Yes, a combo ticket for all exhibitions is available on-site for 6 Euros.

Who is Fons Hickmann?

Fons Hickmann is a German graphic designer, typographer, author, and professor at the University of Arts Berlin. His design studio Fons Hickmann m23 was founded in Berlin in 2001.

Fons Hickmann Exhibition Cottbus 2026

Name: Fons Hickmann. Posters of Today and Before
Start: 2026-10-24T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-12-06T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Fons Hickmann: Three Decades of Poster Art as a Visual Thought Image

The Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art presents the exhibition Fons Hickmann. Posters of Today and Before at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus. The solo exhibition offers a concentrated look at three decades of internationally awarded poster creation and showcases graphic design as an independent cultural expression.

Typography, Image, and Social Reflection

Fons Hickmann, born in 1966 in Hamm, founded the design studio Fons Hickmann m23 in Berlin in 2001. His work includes complex communication systems, book design, magazines, corporate design, and posters. The exhibition makes visible how precise typography, visual emphasis, and media reflection interconnect in his works.

The Poster as an Aesthetic Experience

The displayed posters often originated in series for cultural clients. They are complemented by self- and media-reflective works as well as self-initiated projects where socio-political themes appear as paper interventions. Colors, shapes, typography, and photographic elements converge into visual compositions that guide the gaze while prompting reflection on communication.

Positioning in International Design History

Hickmann is among the influential German communication designers of the present. His studio has received over 200 international awards, including the Golden Bee Award, the iF Award in Gold, the LeadAward in Gold, and Joseph Binder Awards. Since 2007, Hickmann has been teaching at the University of Arts Berlin. The exhibition thus connects the observation of works, design history, and cultural education.

Art Experience at Diesel Power Plant Cottbus

The exhibition atmosphere in the former Diesel Power Plant creates a tension-filled resonance space for the posters. Between industrial architecture, graphic order, and societal dynamics, an art experience arises that makes the impact of design directly perceptible. Visitors discover how a poster connects information, attitude, and aesthetic experience.

Conclusion: Experience Poster Art Live

Fons Hickmann. Posters of Today and Before offers an inspiring encounter with contemporary communication design, international poster art, and visual research. Anyone wishing to experience typography, design, and societal themes in a concise exhibition should definitely visit this aesthetic experience live at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.