The exhibition Next Stop Nirvana: Approaches to Buddhism (Museum Rietberg, 2019) presented a comprehensive presentation of Buddhism, its history and its different schools and movements. The exhibition included a wide range of exhibits, including sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and ritual objects from different regions of Asia. It offered visitors the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Buddhism and its philosophy and offered a unique insight into the cultural and religious diversity of Buddhism.

Exhibition CONCEPT

Who was Buddha? What did he teach? What do rituals look like in the everyday life of a Buddhist? Questions like these accompany visitors through the large exhibition Next Stop Nirvana at Museum Rietberg. There were different ways of getting closer to religion: Discovery tours, a small Buddhism ABC and playful interventions. Color and spatial layout were integral to the exhibition's design concept, guiding visitors through the space. There was no predetermined path, allowing each visitor to choose their own journey of discovery.

Ediorial

Booklet in 3 languages. Built up as an ABC, the booklet served to learn more about the exhibition, as well as to read out of context to read about Buddhism. Four folding posters tailored for different target groups and themes, in 3 languages. They served as an orientation in the exhibition to be able to focus on a specific theme. Playful interventions to allow visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating and multi-layered world of this religion.