When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 16.07.2026 at 11:00 AM and runs until 16.08.2026.

Where is the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus located?

At Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 4 €, reduced is 3 €.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the Cottbus House are accessible by elevator.

What art forms are represented in the exhibition?

Works from painting, graphics, photography, and poster art as well as other modern artistic positions are on display.

Are there guided tours or art education?

The BLMK regularly offers guided tours and art educational formats. Current dates can be found in the house's program.

Cottbus presents vibrant collection art between photography, graphics, and modern painting

Name: State of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025
Start: 2026-07-16T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

New Collection Perspectives in the Diesel Power Plant: State of Acquisition in Cottbus

With “State of Acquisition. Collection Accessions from 2021-2025”, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus presents an exhibition that focuses on the present of the museum collection. Work groups from donations and purchases over the past five years are showcased – a multifaceted cross-section of painting, graphics, photography, poster art, and other forms of modern artistic expression.

Collection as a Living Archive

The BLMK understands its collection not as a silent depot but as an open, growing art memory. With about 45,000 works, it is one of the most significant museums for art from the GDR and the subsequent East German tradition. This exhibition makes visible how a collection constantly renews itself: through new acquisitions, through donations, through curatorial choices, and through the friction between different visual languages.

Between Photography, Graphics, and Painterly Position

The work groups of artists like Horst Bartnig, Jan Brokof, Helga Paris, Núria Quevedo, Thomas Ranft, Christine Schlegel, Albert Weis, or Claus Weidensdorfer unfold an exciting examination of works between formal experimentation and historical positioning. Those who engage with the exhibition experience how drawing, printmaking, photography, and painting enter into dialogue and how individual styles merge into a larger cultural context.

Curatorial Clarity and Spatial Presence

The former power plant building of the Diesel Power Plant lends a distinctive exhibition atmosphere to the show: industrial architecture, clear spaces, abundant light, and precisely set sight axes. It is here that the presentation gains its strength. The works do not appear isolated but as part of an ongoing art history that is constantly being rewritten in Brandenburg and beyond.

Cultural Education and Museum Visit

The BLMK regularly connects collection work with art education, guided tours, and educational offerings. Thus, the exhibition is aimed not only at connoisseurs but also at anyone seeking an aesthetic experience and wanting to rediscover modern art in a museum context. A visit offers the opportunity to directly understand the collection logic of the house, its East German traditions, and its international openness.

Conclusion: “State of Acquisition” shows how lively a museum collection can be. Anyone wanting to experience modern art, photography, and graphic positions in a clearly curated exhibition should visit this show live in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.