How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition runs from March 14, 2026 to May 31, 2026 at the Diesel Power Station Cottbus.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art, Diesel Power Station Cottbus, Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich 15 in 03046 Cottbus.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the exhibition rooms in the Diesel Power Station are accessible via elevators.

When is the museum open?

Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.

Are there guided tours or art education?

Yes, the BLMK offers guided tours as well as art education. Inquiries go through the museum contacts in Cottbus.

How much is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee is free on the opening page for the exhibition; the regular admission prices of the museum apply for regular visits.

Strange photographs, quiet tension, and a clever museum experience in Cottbus

Name: Strange? Make it worthwhile! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Start: 2026-03-14T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-01T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst – Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Photographs that irritate, attract and invite a closer look

At the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Station Cottbus, the exhibition Strange? Make it worthwhile! Photographs from the BLMK Collection presents an intellectually and sensually engaging examination of the artwork. Photographic works are shown that initially disturb, then captivate, and finally open a deeper engagement with the image.

When the Eye Pauses

The exhibition focuses on those moments when photography steps out of swift viewing. Strange image constellations, irritating perspectives, and unusual image motifs challenge perception. It is precisely this tension between disquiet and curiosity that makes the exhibition atmosphere so appealing: Those who look here do not glance casually but with growing attention.

Photography as a Space for Thought

With this presentation, the BLMK puts the power of the photographic image at the center. The museum's collection opens a space where photography not only documents but also questions, condenses, and appears aesthetically charged. This creates an artistic experience that swings between formal precision, poetic ambiguity, and art-historical reflection.

A Museum with Strong Collection Competence

The Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art has an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on photography, at its Cottbus location. The place itself enhances the impression: The former diesel power station combines industrial architecture with museum tranquility, thus creating a clear framework for concentrated contemplation of the works.

Exhibition Atmosphere in the Diesel Power Station

The rooms on Uferstraße appear open, factual, and precise. In this, photography unfolds its effect particularly strongly. Light, distance, and the clear presentation of the works allow for an intensive approach to details, surfaces, and image tensions. The exhibition is therefore suitable for visitors who wish to not only see photography but to read and interpret it.

Conclusion

This exhibition promises an impressive view of the BLMK's photographic collection and the question of how images irritate, touch, and provoke thought. Those who want to experience modern photography with depth, museological care, and cultural education should definitely visit the show at the Diesel Power Station Cottbus live.