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Cardboard as a Meaningful Material in Exhibition Design
Cardboard is often associated with impermanence and simplicity, yet within the museum and cultural context it acquires a renewed significance. Precisely because of its temporary nature, tactility and sustainability, cardboard is particularly well suited to contemporary exhibition design. It supports the narrative without dominating it.
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Exhibition tables for a drawing exhibition at the Kröller-Müller Museum
1) Exhibition furniture as a carrier of content
Plinths, seating elements and display furniture made of cardboard act as quiet carriers of the collection. They are lightweight, customisable and visually restrained, allowing the focus to remain on the objects and the exhibition narrative. At the same time, the material makes the temporary nature of an exhibition tangible.
2) Exhibition walls as a spatial narrative
Cardboard exhibition walls structure the space and guide visitors through the exhibition’s storyline. Through variations in form, height and openness, they can both separate and connect, actively contributing to the scenography and legibility of the exhibition.
Exhibition walls at Huis Bergh Castle
3) Balancing temporality and sustainability
In temporary and travelling exhibitions, cardboard offers a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials. The material highlights a conscious approach to resources and aligns with the growing emphasis on circular exhibition design within museums.
Wall installation at Museum De Voorde
4) Educational and interactive displays
Cardboard is frequently used in educational areas and interactive installations. It invites touch, experimentation and participation, lowering the threshold for visitors to actively engage with the exhibition experience.
5) Cardboard as an artistic and conceptual medium
Increasingly, cardboard is not only a supporting structure but also the subject of the work itself. In installations and spatial interventions, the material is employed to explore themes such as impermanence, material agency and reuse, in keeping with contemporary museological practice.
It's always great to work with Margrieta from Karton Design. Her knowledge and experience are extensive. Compared to others, her quality is much higher. She thinks along well in terms of approach, design, and efficiency, which has a positive effect on the price. Cardboard is such a beautiful and environmentally friendly product.
John van Geest
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