How long will the exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on view from February 28, 2026, to May 17, 2026, at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

Are the exhibition spaces accessible?

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

Are there guided tours or art educational offerings?

The BLMK points to guided tours and art mediation. Specific dates and bookings are handled through the museum.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, with special hours on holidays.

What is the entrance fee?

No secured individual price was available for this exhibition in the provided material. Information on admission and discounts will follow through the museum.

Made Men presents striking body images and new interpretations at BLMK Cottbus

Name: Made Men. Bodies, Gesture, Habitus of Masculine Iconographies
Start: 2026-02-28T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Made Men at the BLMK: An Artistic Experience about Body Images, Power, and Masculinity

At the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, Made Men. Bodies, Gesture, Habitus of Masculine Iconographies opens a multifaceted artistic experience that examines the representation of masculinity in art since the Weimar period. The exhibition combines painting, drawing, graphic art, and poster art from the BLMK collection into a precise analysis of societal role models. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/gemachte-maenner-koerper-gestus-habitus-maskuliner-bildwelten/?utm_source=openai))

Bodies as Cultural Stages

The curatorial focus is on gestures, postures, and habitus: on the body as a sign of discipline, work, authority, and self-presentation. The exhibition traces how male iconographies shift between artistic expression and political attribution. Particularly in works from different decades, it becomes evident how art not only generates images but also shapes and questions societal expectations. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/gemachte-maenner-koerper-gestus-habitus-maskuliner-bildwelten/?utm_source=openai))

Collection, Style, and Art Historical Context

Works by artists such as Norbert Bisky, Andreas Dress, Otto Griebel, Lea Grundig, Harald Metzkes, Max Uhlig, and others will be displayed. The BLMK thus promotes a dialogue within the collection that connects historical depth with contemporary relevance. From an art historical perspective, a panorama emerges that spans from modernity through the GDR to the present, reordering questions of body norms, role models, and visual power. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/gemachte-maenner-koerper-gestus-habitus-maskuliner-bildwelten/?utm_source=openai))

Exhibition Atmosphere in the Diesel Power Plant

The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus provides the appropriate setting for this presentation: industrial architecture, clear pathways, large exhibition spaces, and an atmosphere where image language and spatial effect amplify each other. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm; the exhibition rooms, event hall, and mukk. are accessible via elevators. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kontakte-mitarbeiterinnen/))

Education, Tours, and In-Depth Engagement

The BLMK expressly regards itself as a forum for the encounter between art and diverse audiences. Guided tours and art educational formats are available for the exhibition, and the museum points to its press and mediation offerings. This makes the visit not only an aesthetic experience but also a cultural education experience with analytical depth. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kunstvermittlung/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Made Men invites you to read masculinity as an artistically shaped image, as a societal construct, and as a historically mutable pose. Anyone interested in modern art, body images, and the visual history of role clichés should definitely experience this exhibition live at the BLMK Cottbus. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/gemachte-maenner-koerper-gestus-habitus-maskuliner-bildwelten/?utm_source=openai))