When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is announced to start on 22.04.2026 at 11:00 AM and is scheduled according to BLMK until 31.05.2026.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

How much is the admission fee?

For BLMK, the admission page states that a single ticket costs 4 euros. Different prices may apply for special events.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes. According to BLMK, all exhibition rooms, the event hall, and the mukk. can be accessed barrier-free via elevators.

What are the opening hours?

The Diesel Power Plant is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography and filming are allowed by BLMK strictly for private purposes.

An Image that Disturbs and Captivates: Photography at BLMK Cottbus

Name: Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the Collection of BLMK
Start: 2026-04-22T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

Photography as Irritation and Insight: Strange? Remarkable! at BLMK Cottbus

At the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus, this exhibition highlights photography as a place of pause. Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the Collection of BLMK invites viewers to not only look at images but to read their disturbance, tension, and quiet impact.

When the Image Falls Out of Habit

The exhibition focuses on photographic works that initially irritate, astonish, or disrupt perception. This is precisely where their strength lies: The seemingly foreign opens a more precise access to the image. Those standing before these photographs experience an artistic experience that oscillates between strangeness and curiosity, sharpening perception.

The Collection of BLMK as an Art Historical Resonance Room

BLMK has the largest collection of art from the GDR and subsequent artistic traditions in Brandenburg; the photographic collection is considered the only museum collection for photography established in the GDR. In this context, the presentation gains particular authority: It organizes experimental image strategies, author photography, and collection-related constellations into a larger art historical narrative.

Between Materiality, Light, and Viewing Direction

Photographs unfold their own dramaturgy in the museum space. Tones, sections, surfaces, and the play of proximity and distance create an exhibition atmosphere that invites engagement with the works. Particularly the irritating works in this show demand a slow, aesthetic experience: Those who look longer recognize layers of time, memory, and visual culture.

Invitation to Close Examination

The exhibition opens access to photography as a medium of perception, doubt, and questioning. It is a strong offering for art enthusiasts who wish to experience photographic art not as illustration but as an independent form of thought. The exhibition promises a focused museum visit with lasting impact. A live visit is definitely worth it, as the special tension of these images can only fully unfold on site.