Made Men in Cottbus: Exhibition at the Diesel Power Plant with Strong Image Worlds
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An exhibition experience about masculinity, image power, and role models
With Made Men. Bodies, Gestures, Habitus of Masculine Imagery, the BLMK is presenting an exhibition at the Diesel Power Plant in Cottbus that sharpens the view of masculinity and rearranges historical and artistic role models. The exhibition runs from February 28 to May 17, 2026, and brings together selected works from the collections of painting, drawing, graphics, and poster art. At the center is the question of how masculinity has asserted, formed, and shifted itself since the Weimar period. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))
Between Body Image and Social Code
The exhibition opens a precise yet sensual look at gestures, postures, and visual portrayals. Upon entering the Diesel Power Plant, one encounters a museum experience that does not need to be loud to resonate: artworks show how significantly body language, clothing, gaze, and pose are read as signs. This creates the particular audience atmosphere of this exhibition: attentive, reflective, sometimes irritated, always close to the feeling of the times. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))
A Strong Collection Format in Historical Context
According to official information, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art has a very large collection of modern and contemporary art with a strong connection to the GDR and its traditions. Thus, the exhibition is not only a curatorial theme but also an example of institutional expertise: here, event planning is combined with art historical classification, target audience engagement, and a clear curatorial signature. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/museum/?utm_source=openai))
The Diesel Power Plant as a Suitable Venue
The Diesel Power Plant in Cottbus is located at Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus, and is open according to BLMK from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. All exhibition rooms and the event hall are accessible via elevators. This makes the venue particularly suitable for an exhibition experience with quiet contemplation and good access. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/))
Accompanying Tours for Deeper Insights
There are several tours available for the exhibition, including dates with Christopher Straub. For individual tours, BLMK charges an admission fee of 5.50 euros including a tour. This shows: the exhibition is not only meant for free wandering but also as a mediated format for visitors who wish to explore backgrounds, contexts, and discourses more intensively. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))
Conclusion: Made Men promises a clever, atmospheric, and dialogically strong museum experience in Cottbus. Anyone wanting to experience image worlds, gender representations, and modern art in a historical context should see this exhibition live. ([blmk.de](https://www.blmk.de/kalender/))
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