When does the exhibition take place?

On August 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 4 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Where is the museum located?

At the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art - Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the exhibition rooms, event hall, and museum studio are largely accessible via elevators.

What forms of art will be shown?

You will see paintings, graphics, posters, and sculptures from collections and private collections.

What are the opening hours of the house?

The BLMK in Cottbus is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Scheuerecker's Birthday at BLMK Cottbus Becomes an Impressive Art Experience

Name: Happy Birthday, dear Hans. Hans Scheuerecker's Birthday
Start: 2026-08-23T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

A Birthday Greeting in Images, Signs, and Space

With the exhibition Happy Birthday, dear Hans, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus honors the 75th birthday of Hans Scheuerecker. Central works from the BLMK collection as well as selected loans from private collections will be on display – a concentrated look at more than five decades of artistic development.

A Cottbus Artist Between Gesture and Counter Image

Hans Scheuerecker is among the defining voices of the Cottbus art scene. His painting, graphics, poster art, and sculpture represent an expressive visual language that early on broke away from conventions and found an independent position in the East German art scene. Since 1979, he has worked as a freelance painter, graphic artist, actionist, and stage designer; from 1982 to 1986, he taught at the Cottbus branch of the Academy of Fine Arts Dresden. In 1992, he was awarded the Art Prize of the State of Brandenburg as the first laureate. ([potsdam-museum.de](https://www.potsdam-museum.de/de/exponat/142-hans-scheuerecker?utm_source=openai))

Works that Tell of Continuity and Change

The exhibition gathers paintings, graphics, posters, and sculptures that have been systematically included in the collection since the 1970s. This diversity makes the art experience exciting: early works, later concentrations, and free form explorations enter into a lively dialogue. The result is not a mere retrospective, but a contemplation of works that makes development, attitude, and artistic perseverance visible. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-alles_gute_lieber_hans_hans_scheuerecker_zum_geburtstag_werke_aus_der_sammlung_des_blmk_sowie_privatsammlungen-84.html))

The Diesel Power Plant as Exhibition Space

The BLMK in the Diesel Power Plant is one of the most prominent museum locations in the region. The industrial architecture creates a clear, expansive exhibition atmosphere in which colors, lines, and materials have a particularly striking effect. The spaces are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; all exhibition rooms, the event hall, and the museum studio are largely accessible via elevators. The house also serves as a place for cultural education with guided tours, art mediation, and studio offerings. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/blmk-4quartalsheft-2024-ansicht.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Why the Visit is Worthwhile

This exhibition opens a densely art-historical access to an artist who has shaped Cottbus for decades. Those interested in modern art from Brandenburg, expressive painting, graphic condensation, and the history of East German art positions will find here an experience that is both concentrated and inspiring. The visit promises aesthetic experience, cultural education, and a strong encounter with a distinctive oeuvre. An absolute must-see on-site. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-alles_gute_lieber_hans_hans_scheuerecker_zum_geburtstag_werke_aus_der_sammlung_des_blmk_sowie_privatsammlungen-84.html))

Visitor Voices:

The exhibition is likely to appeal particularly to those who are already familiar with Scheuerecker's visual language, as well as to the curious who discover his expressive signature for the first time. Through the official social media presence of the BLMK, the exhibition remains digitally visible and in discussion among art enthusiasts. ([cottbus-news.de](https://www.cottbus-news.de/en/events/exhibitions/state-of-reception-collection-accessions-from-2021-2025-26070507122034?utm_source=openai))