Jan Pappelbaum. Stages

The exhibition shows works by one of Europe's leading stage designers for the contemporary theatre. Since the opening of the legendary experimental theatre venue "Die Baracke" at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin in 1997, the works of the architect and stage designer Jan Pappelbaum (b. 1966) have made a distinctive mark on Germany's progressive theatre environment. Jan Pappelbaum's interest in theatre began when he met the student stage director Thomas Ostermeier. Their friendship has since developed into one of the most interesting and productive artistic collaborations in contemporary German theatre, resulting in productions such as "Nora" (A Doll's House) and "Hedda Gabler". Unconventional Stage Designs
Pappelbaum's designs, with their clear and surprising references to modernism and postmodernism, reflect his background as an architect. He creates complex, transparent, unconventional stage sets - open spaces that abolish the boundary between the auditorium and the stage. Broad Presentation
The exhibition presents selected set designs that illustrate Pappelbaum's work during his period as set designer of the Berliner Schaubühne since 2000. Models, photographs and film material all contribute to a broad presentation of his production, working methods and sources of inspiration. The exhibition is produced by Theater der Zeit, Berlin, and Goethe-Institut Norwegen. It is presented in collaboration with the National Museum, the Nationaltheateret and the Berliner Schaubühne.

Project leader, Theater der Zeit, Berlin: Harald Müller
 Curator: Ute Müller-Tischler 
Exhibition Architect: Karl Karau 
Project leader in The National Museum, Oslo: Anne Marit Lunde
 Model builders: Mira Voigt og Hagen Damwerth 
Graphic design: Sibyll Wahrig
 Translators: Nanna Baldersheim, Lilian-Astrid Geese og Rebecka Stuart

Jan Pappelbaum. Stages
The National Museum - Architecture
Kurator: Ute Müller-Tischler
Projektleiter Berlin: Harald Müller

Projektleiter Oslo: Anne Marit Lunde