chezweitz on Exhibition Design: From Brancusi to Buchenwald

In a conversation with Arsprototo, scenographers Detlev Weitz and Sonja Beeck from chezweitz elaborate on their exhibition design philosophy, highlighting works such as the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Brancusi exhibition at the Neue Nationalgalerie. Established in 2002 by Weitz, with Beeck joining in 2013, the Berlin-based firm specializes in cultural projects, producing between ten and twelve exhibitions each year. They tailor their designs to various environments, including historic sites like Goethe's home. Their project for the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven, which received the German Design Award 2026, is designed for a wide audience. They promote sustainability and encourage discussions on delicate subjects, expressing worries about the slow pace of museum development in Germany. Gunda Bartels from the Berliner Tagesspiegel conducted the interview.