Save Land – United for Land – Bundeskunsthalle

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From December 6, 2024 to June 1, 2025, the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn is presenting the exhibition “Save Land – United for Land”, a cooperation with the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative to mark the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD.

CLIENT

Bundeskunsthalle Bonn
curated by Dr. Henriette Pleiger

EXHIBITION CONCEPT & DESIGN

dform

TECHNICAL REALISATION & MEDIA PRODUCTION

BILDWERK

EXHIBITION WEBSITE

saveland.art

This exhibition combines contemporary art, cultural-historical exhibits and the latest media technologies to shed light on the global situation of our land areas and inspire action.

Only 29 percent of the earth’s surface is land – our habitat. But up to 40 percent of the world’s soils are already considered desolate. The exhibition “United for Land” not only shows the threats, but also solutions and options for action. It combines art, science and technology to create awareness of the urgency of the issue.

collaborating for land

The exhibition was conceived and designed by the Viennese design agency dform. BILDWERK was given the exciting challenge of realizing the exhibition’s multimedia and interactive exhibits. From programming to the production of media content – we used innovative technologies to take visitors on an impressive journey through the importance of and threats to our soils.

interactive globe

The spherical projection of the globe visualizes various geological data sets that impressively illustrate the global situation of land areas. Visitors can interactively explore data on environmental pollution, soil degradation and many other topics. The spherical control of the globe projection via a trackball makes it possible to explore every part of the globe in an intuitive way.

interactive projections

Visitor stepping on an activation point of a floor projection with a city map and water and energy lines

Three large-scale floor projections invite visitors to explore the exhibition’s themes in a playful way. Through movement and interaction, curious viewers can change the projections and uncover deeper content – an experimental approach to complex topics such as climate change and land degradation.

panoramic cinema

The panoramic cinema offers an atmospheric and emotional experience that combines satellite images, photographs and video material on three large-format projection surfaces.

Accompanied by specially composed atmospheric music, a synaesthetic installation is created that impressively stages the beauty and fragility of our landscapes.

companions & sticker generator

Hands holding stickers from the sticker generator, one reading “Slow fashion for life – saveland.art”

Using specially designed mini displays, visitors can experience virtual companions through the exhibition. These “digital narrators” offer additional information, cross-references and interactive elements that deepen the understanding of the exhibition content.

At the end of the exhibition, one last highlight awaits visitors: the sticker generator. Here, personalized stickers can be designed that contain messages that are intended to encourage people to remain active even after visiting the museum and to spread the message of the exhibition further.

visit the exhibition

“United for Land” will be on display at the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn from December 6, 2024 to June 1, 2025. Experience a unique combination of art, science and technology – and become part of the movement to protect our soils.

“Natural Habitats” section with a plant relief on the wall, a mini display and a floor projection behind

Two visitors laughing as they listen at a wall-mounted mini display of the digital companions

“Save Land – United for Land” – an exhibition by Bundeskunsthalle in collaboration with the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative celebrating 30 years of the UNCCD.

Exhibition design / Graphics:

Andreas Garber-Pawlik (Lead Concept & Graphic Design), Fanny Arnold (Concept, Graphic Design, Exhibition Architecture), Matthäus Jandl (Illustration, Graphic Design), Lara Nellißen (Exhibition Architecture, Furniture), Bernhard Poppe (Illustration, Web Applications), Antonia Klimsza (Graphic Design) for dform – Büro für Design, Vienna
www.dform.at

Programming / Technical implementation of digital exhibits:

Benjamin Pokropek, Leonard Pokropek, Jürgen Haghofer, Beatriz Lacerda, Tim Peham, Achim Stromberger, BILDWERK MEDIA OG, Vienna

Bundeskunsthalle:

Dr. Eva Kraus (artistic director), Dr. Henriette Pleiger (curator), Martin Leetz (technical department)

Supported by:

Monte Nero Productions (Animation Companions),
LWZ (Animation Land ist…)
Robert Schwarz (Sound Panoramic Cinema)

Camera

Leo Mühlfeld

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