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Jakob Smits Museum - Elephants, masters & a touch of magic

Het Jakob Smitsmuseum
Juni 2025
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An elephant as an eye-catcher? Absolutely. Add Rembrandt and Jakob Smits, and you get an exhibition that’s as unexpected as it is unforgettable. The Jakob Smits Museum asked us one simple question: how do you turn Rembrandt, Smits & Hansken into more than just an exhibition? Our answer: build a full-blown content experience that sparks both in the gallery and on screen.
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Our approach

We kicked things off with a trailer that pulls you straight into the exhibition: dreamy, mysterious and just a little hypnotic. Social teasers followed, designed to tease curiosity and leave you wanting more. Inside the museum, an audio guide whispers the story in your ear, soft-spoken, but with punch.

Animated films weave together Smits’ brushstrokes, Hansken’s remarkable journey, and Rembrandt’s world into one clear narrative. Think mini-documentary meets museum space. Beyond the walls, the story continues with a podcast series hosted by Evelien Bosmans, who sits down with fascinating guests for sharp conversations. 

And the audience? They stepped into the spotlight too. We captured their sense of wonder in ten short video interviews that show what art really does to people. Goosebumps, smiles and unexpected insights included. On top of that: an energetic aftermovie and a hands-on social media workshop for the museum team. Because great content doesn’t stop after opening night.

Our impact

With Medialife, the museum didn’t get a collection of loose videos or dry explanations, but a living story world with momentum. An exhibition that doesn’t explain, it draws you in. Online and offline. Educational, without question. But above all, imagination in full swing. Whether you’re an art lover, a podcast fan or a curious passerby, this exhibition gets under your skin.

Een grote groepsfoto met camera's, microfoons en lichtapparatuur filmt een tafelscène met een hond en verschillende acteurs in een industrieel interieur.
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Teamwork

This project was realised in collaboration with these partners.

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