When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for April 27, 2026. According to BLMK, the presentation runs from March 14, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, according to BLMK, the exhibition spaces in the Diesel Power Plant are accessible by elevators.

What are the opening hours at BLMK?

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

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, guided tours with Carmen Schliebe are scheduled for the exhibition at BLMK. A combined ticket with admission including a tour is mentioned for certain dates.

How much does a visit cost?

For the exhibition itself, no definitive admission price could be confirmed. The opening was free, and separate prices are listed for tours.

Discover photographs full of irritation and depth in the Cottbus BLMK

Name: Strange? Noticeable! Photographs from the collection of BLMK
Start: 2026-04-27T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

When photography makes you pause: Strange? Noticeable! at BLMK

At the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, this exhibition focuses on photographic works from the collection that do not allow for a smooth glance. Images that irritate, contradict, or require a second look reveal their full power as an art experience and as an invitation to precise artwork examination.

Photographs that capture the moment

The exhibition gathers photographic positions that work with discomfort, wonder, amazement, and curiosity. It is in this tension that a special exhibition atmosphere arises: The image seems familiar at first, but then eludes a quick interpretation. Thus, photography becomes not just a document, but a space for thought in which perception, memory, and interpretation intertwine.

A look at seeing itself

The curation relies on the productive discomfort of the image. Strange motives, unusual perspectives, and irritating constellations invite a new reading of photographic imagery. Those who engage with this collection exhibition encounter not only individual shots but a historically interesting question: When does a photo become an image that points beyond itself?

BLMK as a place for modern collection presentation

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art, with its locations in Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), is one of the important institutions for art from the GDR and its subsequent traditions. In the Diesel Power Plant, a striking site of contemporary art, the presentation unfolds its special impact. The industrial architecture, the clear spaces, and the diffuse light give the photographs a concentrated, almost meditative stage.

Education, context, and intensive seeing

For art-interested visitors, the exhibition provides an ideal occasion to discover photography as a medium between art history, social observation, and aesthetic experience. The exhibition encourages reflection on image cuts, composition, materiality, and the power of first impressions. This is precisely where its educational value lies: It sharpens the sight.

Conclusion

Strange? Noticeable! Photographs from the collection of BLMK promises a concentrated, intelligent, and sensually multi-layered encounter with photography. Those seeking the surprising in the image will find a rewarding exhibition visit with depth here. An appointment for all who want to not just look at art but truly read it.