From July 31 to September 20, 2026, the Lower Lusatia region, in cooperation with the local districts and the city of Cottbus, transformed into a stage for contemporary art: in the south of Brandenburg, the 1st openart Lausitz Biennale presented international, supraregional, and regional artists with works from all disciplines of the visual arts – diverse, surprising, and inspiring. Workshops and participatory formats invited visitors to get creative themselves and engage in dialogue with the artists.

In the Offene Räume / Open Spaces section, the region showcased its cultural diversity, with local artists and cultural practitioners opening their doors to charming locations. The Junge Kunst / Young Art section involved young people in the creative process through their own projects and ideas.

Thank you!

To all visitors, artists, and project partners:
You made the 1st openart Lausitz Biennale truly special.
We are already looking forward to the next edition, as the next openart Lausitz Biennale will take place in 2028!