Die Gabe – The Gift
Description
Die Gabe / The Gift is an exhibition about an essential condition of the German Literature Archive’s own work: the donations of patrons. The exhibition design takes up the complex links between works, authors, donors, and museum work. Covers hide the original exhibition furniture. Cut-outs in these covers reveal a glimpse of the presented gift. Exhibits underneath bell jars set highlights. Small archive cards are used for captions and emphasize the duality between “depositing/exposing”.
Statement of the jury
An interesting and intelligent exhibit whose excitingly staged symbolism creates a direct connection to the archive’s activities.
Winner
Excellent Communications Design
Fair and Exhibition