Eva-Maria Bauer

Eva-Maria Bauer is a Professor for Stage Design at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK Hamburg). Her work combines stage design and media art, creating independent metaphorical installations that function as both venues and commentary on theatrical content. She holds a stage design degree from the University of the Arts London and media art studies from the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.

Bauer has collaborated with renowned directors including Sebastian Nübling, Sahar Rahimi, and Stefan Kaegi of Rimini Protokoll, among others. Her stage designs have been featured in theaters such as the Münchner Kammerspiele, Thalia Theater Hamburg, and Deutsches Theater Berlin. In 2019, she received the Hamburg Theater Prize for best stage design, and her works have been showcased at the Berlin Theatertreffen.

Her research explores scenic-narrative spaces, blending interdisciplinary approaches to create immersive environments. Bauer’s contributions to the HFBK include teaching and participating in academic events, reflecting her commitment to advancing contemporary stage art and performance practices.