When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is open on October 27, 2026 from 11 to 19 hours. The overall duration runs from October 3 to December 6, 2026.

What is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee is 4 euros. A reduced ticket costs 3 euros.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

What does the exhibition show?

The exhibition displays posters and other graphic works by Fons Hickmann from around three decades, including series for cultural clients as well as self- and media-reflexive works.

Are there guided tours or workshops?

No specific details about guided tours or workshops have been published for the event date.

How long does a visit to the exhibition last?

The duration depends on individual interest in the posters, typographic details, and exhibition texts. Sufficient time is recommended for a concentrated examination within the opening hours.

Discover Fons Hickmann's Posters: Visual Experiments Between Art, Society, and Design

Name: Fons Hickmann. Posters of Today and Before
Start: 2026-10-27T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-27T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst – Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Fons Hickmann: Posters as Visual Thinking Spaces

The Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art presents in the Diesel Power Station Cottbus the solo exhibition Fons Hickmann. Posters of Today and Before. On October 27, 2026, the gaze will open onto three decades of internationally acclaimed poster creation – between typography, image design, social reflection, and aesthetic experimentation.

A Poster as an Independent Art Form

Fons Hickmann, born in 1966 in Hamm, studied photography and communication design as well as aesthetics and media theory. Since founding his Berlin design studio Fons Hickmann m23 in 2001, he has developed complex communication systems, books, magazines, corporate designs, and posters. His design combines precise visual order with a strong willingness to experiment.

Three Decades of Graphic Research

The exhibition spans more than three decades and focuses on Hickmann's internationally recognized poster work. Many pieces were created as series for cultural clients. They are complemented by self- and media-reflexive designs as well as posters commissioned independently, negotiating socio-political topics as paper interventions.

Typography, Material, and Social Impact

In the examination of the works, it becomes evident how type, image, surface, rhythm, and material merge into independent visual statements. Hickmann understands every project as an experiment: The poster not only informs but also directs perception, condenses complex content, and creates cultural orientation. Thus, graphic design in the museum is experienced as an aesthetic practice and as a form of public communication.

Art Experience in the Diesel Power Station Cottbus

The exhibition atmosphere of the historic Diesel Power Station provides an exciting resonance space for the posters. Between clear typographic structures, contrasting image compositions, and serial arrangements, a concentrated aesthetic experience emerges. Visitors encounter art that understands design not as a decorative surface but as a movement of thought.

Conclusion: Experience Poster Art Directly

The exhibition offers cultural education, design history, and visual discoveries in an intense art experience. Those who want to understand how posters make social themes visible, shape perception, and become independent works of art should view Fons Hickmann's works live at the Diesel Power Station Cottbus.