When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition starts on 15.08.2026 at 10:00 AM and is expected to run until 01.11.2026, daily except Tuesdays.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz in Cottbus, Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is €11, reduced €8. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

The visitor center building is wheelchair accessible. For further details, the museum's official accessibility page is recommended.

Are there guided tours or educational programs?

The venue offers guided tours and educational formats. Specific dates and booking options will follow through museum communication.

How long should one plan for the visit?

For a relaxed visit, two to three hours are advisable, especially if combining the exhibition, castle, and park.

Branitz Shows Pückler's Orient as Art between Memory and Present

Name: Special Exhibition "Strangers and Freedom: Connecting Worlds. Pückler's Orient in His Landscapes"
Start: 2026-08-15T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Images of the Orient, Visions of Landscapes, and Contemporary Art in Branitz

The special exhibition Strangers and Freedom: Connecting Worlds. Pückler's Orient in His Landscapes leads into the cultural and historical tension between travel, memory, and artistic transformation. At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz, the historical aura of the place meets a contemporary intervention by Mona Höke and Kathrin Karras, who combine painting and photography into a new, multifaceted art experience.

Painting and Photography in Dialogue

The exhibition is based on a collaborative artistic process in which both positions intertwine. Layers, revisions, and the conscious weaving of the media create image spaces that oscillate between observation and imagination. Large-scale works were created for Pückler's breakfast room, which not only engage with the space but also charge it atmospherically.

Strangeness as an Aesthetic Experience

The theme of the Orient appears here not merely as a historical motif but as a multifaceted projection surface. The works open fantasies and visions about Pückler's travels through the Orient and link them with his Branitz landscapes. Thus, the exhibition also becomes a reflection on cultural perception, longing, strangeness, and freedom in art.

Branitz as a Historical Resonance Space

The place itself enhances the exhibition with a unique exhibition atmosphere. Schloss Branitz and the surrounding park are closely connected with Hermann von Pückler-Muskau, whose landscape architectural heritage is still counted among the most significant works of garden art in Germany today. The combination of castle interior, park space, and contemporary art creates an impressive contemplation of works in the context of art history and cultural education.

Visit with Added Value

Visitors to the special exhibition experience not only a presentation of contemporary art but also a precisely curated dialogue with the historical heritage of Branitz. The works of Mona Höke and Kathrin Karras unfold their effect in the interplay of light, space, and perspective. This is precisely where the strength of this exhibition lies: It makes Pückler's Orient as an artistic idea newly interpretable.

Conclusion: This special exhibition promises an inspiring visit between landscape art, painting, photography, and historical memory. Art enthusiasts should definitely experience Branitz live to perceive the special connection of space, work, and theme in its full intensity.