When 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 for Modern Art, location Diesel Power Station Cottbus, Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus.

What are the opening hours of the museum

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

Is the building accessible

Yes, the exhibition rooms, the event hall, and the mukk. are accessible by elevators.

Are there guided tours and educational offerings

Yes, BLMK offers guided formats as well as museum educational offerings and accompanying programs.

What is the cost of the visit

A specific individual price for this exhibition could not be determined from the available sources. Please check the current admission prices of the museum.

Photographs that Irritate and Fascinate: Strong Exhibition at BLMK Cottbus

Name: Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Start: 2026-03-14T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-01T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

Photography as Irritation: Why this Exhibition Sharpens the Gaze

At the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in the Diesel Power Station Cottbus, the exhibition Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the BLMK Collection leads into image spaces where photography not only depicts but also poses questions. The exhibition gathers photographic works from the museum's collection that irritate, surprise, and thus invite intensive viewing of the works.

When Images Cause Pause

The title is programmatic: The photographs presented initially appear unfamiliar, perhaps contradictory or even unsettling. This very quality is their strength. They interrupt quick viewing, directing attention to composition, light, materiality, and moment. From the aesthetic experience arises a more attentive perception that makes the image a space for thought.

Photography as a Medium of Collection with Weight

The BLMK possesses a particularly significant collection of photographs. The photography collection was established in 1979 and is regarded as a unique museum collection of artistic photography that has developed from the history of the institution and the East German art movement. With over 45,000 works at the locations Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder), the museum is one of the most important institutions for art from the GDR and its traditions.

Curatorial Clarity in an Industrial Space

The Diesel Power Station Cottbus provides an impressive environment for this exhibition: the historical industrial character of the building enhances the impact of the photographs and highlights their formal precision. The exhibition benefits from clear museum curation, where historical depth meets contemporary readability. Here, photography is not visible as a document, but as an independent artistic language.

Cultural Education and Deep Engagement

The BLMK explicitly sees itself as a place of education and learning. Guided formats, museum educational offerings, and accompanying programs create access for different visitor groups. Those who engage with this exhibition not only experience a collection show, but an art-historical invitation to reflect on perception, meaning, and reality.

Conclusion: This exhibition promises a concentrated art experience between irritation and insight. Anyone wishing to experience photography as an art form with depth, attitude, and intellectual tension should definitely visit the Diesel Power Station Cottbus live.