When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition runs from 14.03.2026 to 31.05.2026 at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 4 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, there are accompanying tours as part of the BLMK program. A minimum number of participants applies to some tours.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces in the Diesel Power Plant are accessible via elevators.

What are the opening hours?

The BLMK in Cottbus is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

Photographs that irritate the gaze and teach new ways of seeing

Name: Strange? Mark correctly! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Start: 2026-03-14T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-31T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus

Photography that shifts the perspective: “Strange? Mark correctly!” at BLMK Cottbus

At the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, visitors encounter an exhibition that stages the medium of photography not merely as representation but as a site of irritation, insight, and aesthetic experience. “Strange? Mark correctly! Photographs from the BLMK Collection” gathers works from different generations that challenge viewing habits through perspective, alienation, montage, and staging.

An artistic experience between reality and uncertainty

The exhibition starts where images do not immediately reveal themselves, but rather prompt pause. Unusual perspectives, extreme close-ups, overexposures, blurs, and digital interventions open up a space between reality and fiction. It is precisely this tension that creates the appeal of the show: photography appears here as a medium reflective of art history that questions perception rather than confirming it.

A collection that offers questions instead of certainties

With its extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, the BLMK is one of the important museums in Brandenburg. In Cottbus, this collection is shown in changing configurations and conveyed through art education. The exhibition “Strange? Mark correctly!” demonstrates how photography transfers everyday life, portrait, landscape, and societal questions into new visual contexts. This results in an exhibition curation that focuses not on quick effects but on in-depth work contemplation.

Photography as a trace of irritation and insight

The displayed positions work with visual tension: The image remains open, fragile, and ambiguous. It is precisely here that its strength lies. The works of Claus Bach, Kurt Buchwald, VALIE EXPORT, Thomas Florschuetz, Andreas Gefeller, Hans-Christian Schink, ORLAN, and other artists create a multifaceted panorama of photographic strategies. Between documentation, staging, and collage, it becomes visible how art history is constantly being rewritten.

Spatial effect, light, and the quiet intensity of the Diesel Power Plant

The Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, with its industrial architecture, gives the exhibition a special display atmosphere. The spaces carry the images with a clear, concentrated presence. Those who engage with the photographs experience not only content but also materiality, image depth, and the quiet impact of a museum visit that lingers long after.

Education and visitor experience

The accompanying program of the BLMK complements the exhibition with guided tours and art educational offerings. The exhibition is suitable for art enthusiasts, photography fans, and anyone who wants to experience contemporary image strategies up close. Additionally, the museum visit includes barrier-free access via elevators and clearly regulated opening hours.

Conclusion: An exhibition for anyone who truly wants to engage with images

“Strange? Mark correctly!” is an exhibition about seeing itself. It invites attendees to not just view photographic works but to examine, interpret, and experience them anew. Anyone who values art as a mental and sensual challenge should definitely visit this presentation at BLMK Cottbus live.

Visitor comments:

On Instagram and Facebook, reactions filled with amazement often arise during exhibitions like this: Many visitors praise the intense visual language, the unusual perspectives, and the inspiring museum experience.