When does the exhibition take place?

The opening or date is on 30.04.2026 at 11:00 am. According to the museum, the exhibition runs until 31.05.2026.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is 4 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, according to BLMK, all exhibition rooms, the event hall, and the mukk. are accessible by elevator.

Are there guided tours or mediation offers?

BLMK offers art mediation and guided tours. Specific dates for this exhibition will be published on the museum's page.

Is photography allowed?

For private photography, BLMK mentions a photography fee of 1 euro. Details may vary depending on the exhibition.

Photography that Irritates: BLMK Cottbus Shows Images Full of Wonder and Doubt

Name: Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the Collection of the BLMK
Start: 2026-04-30T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-30T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

Photography that irritates and remains in memory

With Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the Collection of the BLMK, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in Cottbus centers images that do not calm the gaze but sharpen it. The exhibition showcases photographic works that undermine expectations, break viewing habits, and turn moments of pause into an aesthetic experience.

When Photography Falls Out of Role

The selection gathers works by Claus Bach, Gerd Bonfert, Kurt Buchwald, Klaus Elle, VALIE EXPORT, Katja Eydel, Thomas Florschuetz, Andreas Gefeller, Stefan Heyne, Joachim Jansong, York der Knöfel, Matthias Leupold, Ulrich Lindner, Steffen Mertens, ORLAN, Marc Räder, Michael Schade, Hans-Christian Schink, Erasmus Schröter, Klaus Wittkugel, and Edwin Zwakmann. What unites these positions is the conscious break with the usual fidelity to reality in photography. Unusual perspectives, extreme close-ups, overexposures, blurs, multiple exposures, and digital distortions transform the medium into a field of irritation and reflection.

A Space for Doubt, Wonder, and Close Observation

The exhibition unfolds a special exhibition atmosphere because it does not rely on quick readability. It demands work contemplation in the best sense: those who engage with the images discover stagings between reality and fiction, collages, photo montages, and visual compositions that touch on social norms, taboos, and concepts of truth. The artistic experience lies here in precise seeing, in contemplating deception, memory, and the power of the image.

Collection as a Memory of the Present

As an exhibition from the BLMK collection, the project provides a concentrated insight into the photographic competence of the institution. The museum has one of the largest collections of art from the GDR and subsequent traditions. In the Diesel Power Station Cottbus, these holdings do not appear as an archive, but as a vibrant presence: photography appears as a medium that questions reality and simultaneously opens new image spaces.

Education, Mediation, and Deep Perspectives

The BLMK also stands for cultural education and museum pedagogical mediation. Therefore, the exhibition is particularly suitable for visitors who not only want to look but also want to understand how photography functions as an art form. Themes such as staging, identity, landscape, portrait, and social friction can be experienced here in a clearly curated exhibition with particular depth.

Conclusion

Strange? Remarkable! promises an intelligent, sensually rich exhibition visit for all who wish to discover photography beyond the ordinary. Anyone interested in contemporary art, art historical contexts, and challenging image worlds should definitely experience this exhibition live at the Diesel Power Station Cottbus.