Tassilo, Korbinian und der Bär - Bayern im frühen Mittelalter
The 2024 Bavarian State Exhibition, ‘Tassilo, Korbinian and the Bear – Bavaria in the Early Middle Ages’, at the Diocesan Museum in Freising celebrates the 1,300th anniversary of the diocese. The highlight of the exhibition, designed by jangled nerves, is the multimedia presentation of the unique Tassilo-Liutpirc Chalice.
In 2024, the town of Freising will celebrate the 1,300th anniversary of the arrival of Saint Corbinian, who became the first Bishop of Freising in 724. His story is told through the famous Baroque frescoes in Freising Cathedral, which were created to mark the 1000th anniversary. Spatially projected, animated introductions introduce the scenes depicted and simultaneously explain the Baroque interpretation of the early medieval legends.
As soon as they enter the reception area, visitors encounter Saint Corbinian and the bear that always accompanies him. A multi-layered and deeply evocative spatial arrangement has been chosen here, enabling visitors to establish visual connections between the two protagonists and the depiction of their story. The bear is repeatedly brought to life by the commentary layer staged by jangeld nerves and follows visitors through the exhibition with biting wit.
The exhibition also sheds light on the fascinating history of the Agilolfing dukes and other significant figures from Bavaria’s early Middle Ages. Particular focus is placed on Duke Tassilo III, his fate and his legendary treasure. The undisputed highlight is the world-famous Tassilo-Luitpirc Chalice, which, displayed prominently in its own room and presented in an atmospheric setting, is able to make a truly impressive impact.
In the large-scale projected closing film, cabaret artist and director Christoph Süß presents visitors with the exhibition’s ‘showdown’ in his characteristic Bavarian humour. In this wall-filling conclusion, the historical events are presented across five chapters. Furthermore, it answers questions that arose during the visit whilst also raising new ones. The minimalist colour scheme of the rooms perfectly complements the white Diocesan Museum’s architectural simplicity, whilst the rather subdued lighting enhances the mystical atmosphere of the dramatic narrative. Furthermore, great importance was placed on inclusion and accessible exhibition stations when staging the exhibits.
At the Bavarian State Exhibition, jangled nerves was also responsible for the spatial design, conceptual design, project management, and audio and media production for the opening production and the closing film.
