With After the War, Tirpitz marks the 80th anniversary of Denmark’s liberation. Yoke has created the full exhibition design and all digital experiences, shaping a journey into the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, when bunkers stood unfinished, loyalties were questioned and a country had to find its way forward again.
The exhibition begins on the construction site at Tirpitz in January 1945. The war is still present, and Danes working for the German forces reveal a landscape of conflict, fear and resistance beneath the surface. Just months later, liberation arrives. But peace does not mean closure. It marks the beginning of an entirely new challenge: what to do after the war.
Visitors encounter the complex questions that defined the period. How do you deal with massive concrete fortifications along the coast? Who is held accountable for collaboration? And how do you clear 1.4 million landmines from the landscape? Through spatial storytelling, archival material and immersive digital layers, the exhibition unfolds these dilemmas and connects them to contemporary conflicts, reminding us that the impact of war extends far beyond the ceasefire.
A dedicated activity trail invites families to explore the exhibition together. With a personal pass card, children and adults follow clues, solve tasks and unlock a final code using the museum’s audio guide. The trail offers a hands-on way to understand the choices and consequences of the post-war years.
Yoke’s design brings together physical scenography, sound, projections and interactive moments to create an experience that is both reflective and engaging. After the War invites visitors to consider how societies heal, how memories persist and how the legacy of conflict continues to shape generations.
Location: Blåvand, Denmark
Photography: Mølly Grønberg
