When does the exhibition start?

The start is on May 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition is on view until May 31, 2026.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 4 euros, reduced 3 euros.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition spaces are accessible. According to the museum, access is via a ramp or elevators.

Are there guided tours or accompanying programs?

Yes, the BLMK offers guided tours and art educational formats. Current dates and registration options are listed on the museum's website.

Photography that Irritates and Touches: Strange? Striking! in Cottbus

Name: Strange? Striking! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Start: 2026-05-09T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Dieselkraftwerk

When Photography Irritates: Strange? Striking! at BLMK Cottbus

With Strange? Striking! Photographs from the BLMK Collection, the Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art in the Diesel Power Station Cottbus opens a precise view on the power of photography. The exhibition brings together works that play with perception, memory, and image truth, creating an intense art experience between documentation and estrangement.

Photography as an Art of Doubt

The exhibition does not focus on the smooth image, but rather on the irritation. Overexposures, blurs, long exposures, and multiple exposures as well as digital interventions subvert expectations of photographic reality. It is precisely from this that the tension arises that makes viewing artworks so appealing: The image claims reality and dissolves it at the same moment.

A Collection View with Art Historical Depth

The BLMK shows photographs from its collection in an art historical context that makes the development of the medium visible across several generations. The involved artists use staging, montage, and collage to reinterpret portrait, landscape, and everyday life. Thus, photography becomes an aesthetic experience that not only makes visible but also raises questions about the present.

Between Reality, Fiction, and Social Commentary

Especially convincing is the thematic arc: The exhibition works with the tension between deception and truth, proximity and distance, memory and construction. It is precisely the breaks in the image that make these photographs striking. Those who engage with the exhibition experience how strongly the medium of photography can shape societal debates, viewing habits, and personal perception.

The Museum as a Place of Mediation

The Brandenburg State Museum for Modern Art has one of the most significant collections of modern and contemporary art in Brandenburg. At the Cottbus location in the former Diesel Power Station, industrial architecture combines with a concentrated exhibition atmosphere. The barrier-free accessible exhibition spaces and educational offerings emphasize the educational claim of the house and make the visit attractive for a diverse audience.

Visit with Added Value

The exhibition includes guided tours and accompanying programs that deepen the view of photographic techniques and conceptual strategies. This makes the exhibition not only a visual experience but also offers cultural education at a high level. For art enthusiasts, it presents a worthwhile destination: a visit that equally strengthens image competence, curiosity, and reflection.

Conclusion: Strange? Striking! is an exhibition for all who want to not only view photography but also question it. Anyone excited about modern art, collection contexts, and the aesthetic impact of photographic images should experience this exhibition at BLMK Cottbus live.