When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from May 7, 2026, at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus. The duration is stated until May 31, 2026.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

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

Are there guided tours for the exhibition?

Yes, BLMK offers guided tours. Dates for guided tours of the exhibition are listed on the event page.

What themes are central?

The focus is on photographic works from the BLMK collection that irritate, provoke thought, and deepen the gaze on image, perception, and art history.

What are the opening hours of the museum?

The BLMK at the Cottbus location is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.

Photography that irritates and teaches: Cottbus showcases collection art with depth

Name: Strange? Really strange! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Start: 2026-05-07T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

A photographic art experience between irritation and insight

With Strange? Really strange! Photographs from the BLMK Collection, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus opens a space for precise examination of works, quiet surprise, and intense aesthetic experience. The exhibition focuses on photographic works that initially slow down the gaze, then sharpen it, and ultimately lead to a deeper engagement with image, perception, and meaning.

Photography as an invitation to look closely

The works on display irritate, astonish, and ignite curiosity. This is precisely their strength: They demand attention to composition, light, cropping, and subject. The BLMK describes the exhibition as a place where images encourage one to pause and look more closely. Photography is not viewed here merely as documentation, but as an art form that shapes perception and poses questions about reality.

A collection with art-historical depth

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art has one of the most extensive collections of photography in East Germany. The holdings include significant bodies of work by Thomas Kläber, Ulrich Lindner, Evelyn Richter, Jens Rötzsch, and Ulrich Wüst. This depth of collection provides the exhibition with a solid art-historical foundation and makes the visit a precisely curated encounter with the history of East German photography and its aftermaths.

The special place: Diesel Power Plant Cottbus

The location itself also shapes the art experience. The former Diesel Power Plant on Uferstraße combines industrial culture, museum architecture, and contemporary art into a distinct exhibition atmosphere. The clear architecture and spaciousness of the rooms give the photographs air, contour, and presence. This creates a quiet dialogue between work and space that sustainably sharpens perception.

Education and museum pedagogy

The BLMK sees itself as a place for education and learning. In addition to the exhibition, there is an extensive educational program with guided tours, lectures, and museum pedagogical formats. For visitors who wish to deepen their gaze, the collection exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to not only see photography but to read it scientifically.

Conclusion

Strange? Really strange! Photographs from the BLMK Collection is an exhibition for all who want to experience photography as a space for thinking. Those who engage with these images will discover not only the quality of an extraordinary collection but also the power of close observation. A visit to the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus is worthwhile, especially when art should not be immediately pleasing, but rather clever, multifaceted, and resonant.