How did Lübeck become the leading artistic centre of the Baltic region? The special exhibition at St. Anne’s Museum tells the fascinating story of trade, prosperity, and art in the age of the Hanseatic League.
In the late Middle Ages, Lübeck was one of the most important art metropolises in the Baltic region. Exactly 500 years after this heyday, the centenary exhibition at the St. Annen Museum shed light on this fascinating era. To showcase these world-class artifacts, nowakteufelknyrim developed a tailored exhibition design that scenographically translates the historical context while meeting the most stringent conservation requirements.
The artworks are highly sensitive to light and environmental factors. Consequently, a primary focus of the design was the protection of these fragile treasures: specialized showcases were custom-developed for parts of the presentation. These vitrines feature integrated UV protection or passive climate control, preserving the precious pigments and centuries-old wood from degradation without compromising the visual brilliance of the masterpieces. Through a subtle, deep-layered lighting concept within the space, the altars are dramatically staged while external influences are reduced to an absolute minimum. The exhibition architecture remains elegantly understated to let the sacred splendor of the exhibits take center stage, while simultaneously guaranteeing clear, accessible wayfinding through the historic upheavals of the Reformation era.
- Client
- Lübeck Office of Cultural Affairs
- Location
- Lübeck
- Type
- Special Exhibition
- Services
- Concept Design, Exhibition Architecture, Scenography, Media Design, Lighting Design, Exhibition Production
- Team
- Dominik Mycielski, Hanna Hodzic, Stefan Nowak and others
- Photos
- @ nowakteufelknyrim
