When does the exhibition take place?

The presentation runs from May 12, 2026, to May 30, 2026, at the diesel power plant Cottbus.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

Is the exhibition location barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible by elevators.

Can you participate in Social Mapping yourself?

Yes, visitors are invited to draw, write, and mark on a large-format canvas.

What are the opening hours of the venue?

From Tuesday to Sunday, the diesel power plant is generally open from 11 AM to 7 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

There is no secured individual price for this event. Information about the admission prices will be provided by the museum.

Oscar Murillo transforms BLMK into a lively space of shared drawings

Name: Oscar Murillo: Social Mapping at BLMK Cottbus
Start: 2026-05-12T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-30T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst - Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Oscar Murillo: Social Mapping at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus

With Social Mapping, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art becomes a place of collective observation and lively participation. In the former diesel power plant in Cottbus, a large-format canvas is created, which is drawn, described, and marked collaboratively by visitors. The art experience focuses on exchange, community, and the aesthetic experience of collective action.

An Art Experience Between Drawing, Encounter, and Space

Oscar Murillo understands drawing not as a finished gesture but as a social practice. This is the particular tension of this exhibition: from individual traces grows a collective image that unfolds in the museum as an open space of thought. Colors, lines, and signs condense into a visual cartography of shared perspectives.

BLMK as a Place of Modern Art and Cultural Education

BLMK is one of the most important venues for modern art in Brandenburg. The collection, the mediation offers, and the architecture of the diesel power plant create a striking framework for contemporary art forms. Those who enter here do not only encounter an exhibition but a museum that consistently thinks about art mediation, exhibition practice, and audience participation together.

Oscar Murillo in the Context of Contemporary Art

Murillo, born in Colombia, works internationally with painting, installation, actions, live events, and collaborative formats. His practice revolves around cultural exchange, migration, and social interconnections. In Social Mapping, this attitude shows itself in its most direct form: the canvas becomes a communal surface where experiences become visible.

Spatial Effect, Materiality, and Atmosphere

The industrial ambiance of the diesel power plant enhances the impression of an open workshop of contemporary art. Between architecture, light, and movement, an exhibition atmosphere emerges where every marking counts. Thus, a space develops in which art is not viewed from a distance but actively co-shaped.

Voices of the Visitors

On the museum's official channels, the participatory idea of this project is particularly emphasized. Anticipation is directed towards an art experience that brings people together and transforms the museum visit into a shared visual memory.

Conclusion

Social Mapping is not a classic display format but an open event for all who want to experience contemporary art as a process. Visitors can expect an exhibition that is both sensual and reflective about participation, community, and the power of shared signs. A visit to BLMK Cottbus is particularly worthwhile for those who want to not only see art but help shape it.