When does the exhibition begin?

The exhibition begins on July 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition period extends until August 23, 2026.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 4 Euros. Admission is free for children and youths up to 18 years.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces, event hall, and the mukk. are accessible by elevators.

When is the Diesel Power Plant open?

It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

What art forms are represented?

Works from painting, graphics, drawing, poster art, and other contexts of the artist's work are on display.

Hans Scheuerecker Celebrates Cottbus: Art, Memory, and Expression at BLMK

Name: Happy Birthday, dear Hans. Hans Scheuerecker's Birthday Celebration
Start: 2026-07-05T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

A Birthday Greeting as a Concentrated Art Experience in Cottbus

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is dedicating an exhibition to Hans Scheuerecker for his 75th birthday. The presentation leads into a body of work that has been closely linked to the Cottbus art scene for decades and unfolds with great independence across painting, graphics, drawing, poster art, and sculpture.

A Look at a Distinctive Artistic Handwriting

Hans Scheuerecker, born in 1951 in Römhild, has lived and worked in Cottbus since the early 1970s. He is considered a freelance painter, graphic artist, actionist, poet, and photographer. His position represents an expressive, subjective visual language that early on broke away from standardized forms of representation, placing immediate expression at its center. Exhibitions, stage designs, and works for the rock band Sandow show how openly his oeuvre communicates between image space, music, and action.

The Collection as a Stage for Work and Time

Important works from the BLMK collection as well as from private collections will be displayed. The exhibition makes visible how much Scheuerecker's image worlds are connected to the art history of East Germany, with performative gestures and the cultural memory of the region. Those walking through the spaces will experience not just a mere succession of works, but a contemplation of works with historical depth and immediate presence.

Space, Color, and Expression at the Diesel Power Plant

The Diesel Power Plant is itself part of the aesthetic experience as a site for modern art. The architecture of a former industrial building lends a clear, almost energetic spatial effect to the exhibition. In this environment, drawings, paintings, and graphics gain a special intensity: contours stand out sharply, color fields condense, and figurative and abstract moments come into tension-filled proximity. Here, Scheuerecker's handwriting unfolds with particular clarity.

Cultural Education and In-Depth Perspectives

The BLMK connects collection, research, and art education. Thus, the exhibition offers not only an opportunity for viewing but also for contextualization: How have artistic attitudes developed in Lusatia? What role do private collections play in preserving regional art history? And how can Scheuerecker's work be situated within East German post-war art and the contemporary context of the region? Such questions make the visit particularly rewarding for art history enthusiasts.

At the kickoff on July 5, 2026, an exhibition opens in Cottbus that is both a tribute and a discussion of works. Those who want to see Hans Scheuerecker in person will find a concentrated art experience between memory, expression, and regional art history here. A visit to the Diesel Power Plant is definitely worthwhile.