Jonathas de Andrade at BLMK Cottbus: Experience Art, Community, and Marginal Zones
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Jonathas de Andrade in Cottbus: An Art Experience about Community, Marginal Zones, and Perception
With The Bright Glare of the Edges, the Lausitz Festival 2026 brings the art of Jonathas de Andrade to the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art – Diesel Power Plant Cottbus. The exhibition runs from 01.09. to 15.11.2026; opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Central themes include questions of coexistence, ecological connectedness, and social participation, which the Brazilian artist explores through video, photography, sculpture, and installation. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_jonathas_de_andrade_der_grelle_schein_der_raender-0.html))
Between Body, Collective, and Political Presence
Jonathas de Andrade, born in 1982 in Brazil and living and working in Recife, is known as one of the prominent voices in contemporary art. MoMA and Guggenheim describe his work as a multifaceted engagement with urbanization, social constructions, and collaborative forms of action. This combination of social observation and artistic precision makes his works particularly exciting for an exhibition in Lausitz. ([moma.org](https://www.moma.org/artists/44655-jonathas-de-andrade))
An Exhibition with Historical Depth
The Cottbus presentation is part of a double exhibition within the framework of the Lausitz Festival 2026. Selected works by de Andrade enter into dialogue with pieces from the 1920s and 1930s by Walter Ballhause, Hans Grundig, Lea Grundig, Oskar Nerlinger, Alexander Rodchenko, Fritz Schulze, and Eva Schulze-Knabe. This creates a curatorially dense examination of works, where photography, graphics, and painting become visible as aesthetic expressions of social attitudes. The project was curated by Kobi Ben-Meir and Ulrike Kremeier. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_jonathas_de_andrade_der_grelle_schein_der_raender-0.html))
Spatial Impact at the Diesel Power Plant
The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus as a location enhances the exhibition atmosphere: The industrial architecture frames the works with clarity and energy. Those who walk through the spaces experience not only an exhibition but also an art experience between light, material, image, and political resonance. The educational dimension is also significant: The BLMK is an institution that consciously incorporates art education and educational programs. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blmk-2quartalsheft-2025-ansicht.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Opening Hours, Arrival, and Visit
The museum is located at Uferstraße / Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus. The regular admission for this exhibition is 6 euros; the combination ticket is valid for the entire building. According to BLMK, the exhibition spaces are mostly accessible via elevators. This makes the visit particularly accessible for different target groups. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_jonathas_de_andrade_der_grelle_schein_der_raender-0.html))
Conclusion: The Bright Glare of the Edges promises an exhibition of great intellectual tension: contemporary art, historical counter-images, and a precise look at social realities. Anyone who wants to experience Jonathas de Andrade live will find in Cottbus a cleverly curated, sensually strong, and art-historically relevant art experience. A must-see on-site. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_jonathas_de_andrade_der_grelle_schein_der_raender-0.html))
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