The visual language of the exhibition combines historical imagery with illustrative elements that bridge the gap to current design language in terms of form and color. This also puts the focus on emphasizing the relevance of the content for the present.

The scenography of the exhibition is structured in a way that offers different narrative levels that are visually distinct from each other. Flags guide visitors through the rooms with a free pictographic visualization of Erika Mann's areas of activity and life phases. They give the exhibition a distinctive look.


The large-scale, halftone images of Erika Mann focus on her as a person, showcasing her various facets and her presence on stage. The text panels, explicitly designed as information layers, provide the scientific content.

The exhibition is designed as a traveling exhibition, and the design principle can be adapted to different spaces. Constructed from uniformly formatted panels, text plots, and flags, the images and texts can be cropped or varied in size and the panels can be combined newly depending on the wall size. The design system offers the possibility of adapting to various spaces. Since the panels are made of Plexiglas, it’s possible to just remove or replace the print if necessary. The carrier material can therefore be reused. The wall design is complemented by showcases for exhibition pieces from the archives, as well as media stations for playing audio and video recordings.