When does the installation begin?

The start is scheduled for September 5, 2026, at sunset. The exact time may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions.

Is there an admission fee?

No, the installation is freely accessible and free of charge.

Do I need to register in advance?

No, registration is not required.

Where does the event take place?

At the Art Hall Lausitz, Güterzufuhrstraße 7, 03046 Cottbus.

Is this an indoor event?

No, it is a light projection on the facade of the art hall, making it an outdoor event.

Are there any information about tours or workshops?

No specific tours or workshops are mentioned for this event in the available sources.

An Evening of Light, Architecture, and Urban Poetry in Cottbus

Name: openart Lausitz Biennale: Lichtraum Lausitz Installation for the Opening in Cottbus
Start: 2026-09-05T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-06T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Kunsthalle Lausitz

LICHTRAUM LAUSITZ: When Art Transforms the Facade of the Art Hall

On September 5, 2026, an artistic experience will open in Cottbus that transforms the Art Hall Lausitz into a walk-in total artwork of light, painting, and urban imagery for one evening. The event begins at sunset; admission is free. The installation LICHTRAUM LAUSITZ by Philipp Geist combines projection mapping, abstract painting, graphics, and architecture into an immersive light art experience in public space. ([openart-lausitz-biennale.de](https://openart-lausitz-biennale.de/de/biennale/programm/lichtraum-lausitz))

An Evening Between Architecture and Projection

The historic brick facade becomes a projection surface, where shapes, colors, and graphic structures move the surface of the art hall. From a distance, the building appears reinvented; up close, a multi-layered viewing experience unfolds between image space, materiality, and urban perception. This is where the strength of contemporary light art is evident: it makes the place itself the medium. ([openart-lausitz-biennale.de](https://openart-lausitz-biennale.de/de/biennale/programm/lichtraum-lausitz))

Urban Art, Graffiti, and Contemporary Light Art

Philipp Geist draws on the visual language of graffiti and urban signs, transforming them into a poetic, powerful installation. His practice has long oscillated between light art, projection mapping, video work, and spatial formats; exhibitions and projects have taken him to international festivals, museums, and church spaces. This artistic signature gives LICHTRAUM LAUSITZ a clear authority within contemporary media art. ([videogeist.de](https://www.videogeist.de/cv.html))

The Art Hall Lausitz as a Place of Cultural Education

The Art Hall Lausitz is located in the historic Großenhain station in Cottbus and presents one of the largest collections of contemporary Brandenburg artists, according to BBK Brandenburg. The biennale sees itself as part of a larger cultural and regional context, where structural change, public engagement, and artistic mediation are considered together. For visitors, this creates not only an aesthetic experience but also an offer of cultural education with a strong connection to the present. ([bbk-brandenburg.de](https://www.bbk-brandenburg.de/kunstorte-kunsthalle-lausitz/))

What Visitors Can Expect on This Evening

Those who visit LICHTRAUM LAUSITZ will not experience a classic exhibition in a white cube but an atmospheric staging between facade, city, and light. The project is freely accessible and does not require registration. This openness is part of its appeal: art enters the urban space directly and invites viewers to see the familiar place with new eyes. ([openart-lausitz-biennale.de](https://openart-lausitz-biennale.de/de/biennale/programm/lichtraum-lausitz))

Conclusion: LICHTRAUM LAUSITZ promises an impressive art experience between digital imagery and architectural presence. Anyone who loves contemporary art, light art, and urban spaces should experience this opening live in Cottbus. ([openart-lausitz-biennale.de](https://openart-lausitz-biennale.de/de/biennale/programm/lichtraum-lausitz))