Museum Apoxyomenos
Client
Museum Apoxyomenos
Project location
Mali Lošinj, Croatia
Project date
2019
Light as a dramaturgical element
Together with architects and curators, Zumtobel developed a lighting solution that integrates seamlessly into the museum's scenography. From the cobalt blue seabed to the radiant white main room, each station is narrated through light. The lighting design directs the gaze, evokes emotions, and supports the narrative dramaturgy – all in the spirit of a multi-sensory museum visit.
A museum as a narrative experiential space
In Mali Lošinj, Croatia, the Muzej Apoksiomena tells the compelling tale of an ancient bronze statue that remained concealed in the sea for 2,000 years. The aim was not only to exhibit the archaeological find, but to make it an emotional experience within a complete walk-in work of art. The visitors are guided through staged rooms reminiscent of film sets, where light plays a central role.
Versatile lighting concept – from display cases to room staging
Among others, the flexible LED system SUPERSYSTEM II, the RGB-capable recessed floor luminaires PASO II, the miniaturized MICROTOOLS for showcase lighting, and the large-area ceiling lights CIELOS were used. Each product was purposefully chosen for its function to create contrasts, highlight details, and facilitate seamless transitions between the exhibition rooms.
Lighting management with LITECOM – flexible, efficient, sustainable.
The technological implementation was as challenging as it was unique. Thanks to the LITECOM lighting management system, all luminaires can be flexibly controlled and adjusted. The invisibly integrated light sources and precise light distribution not only emphasize the curators' aesthetic vision — they also guarantee energy efficiency and longevity in museum operations. A successful interplay of technology, art, and sustainability.
Light is part of the storytelling here - it directs the gaze, creates an atmosphere, and makes the past palpable.