Markus Rottmann

Markus Rottmann is a Lecturer at the Berlin University of the Arts, where he has managed the Paper Workshop since fall 2011. He teaches historical and contemporary bookbinding techniques while developing customized presentation solutions for artistic works within the Institute of Art.

His formal training began with a bookbinding apprenticeship in Berlin (1979-1987), culminating in a master's degree. In 1990, he founded his own bookbinding workshop in Berlin-Mitte.

Rottmann's professional focus centers on preserving traditional bookbinding arts while innovating presentation methodologies for contemporary art. His work integrates conservation practices with artistic experimentation:

• Historical and contemporary bookbinding techniques
• Museum/archive conservation and restoration
• Customized artistic presentation systems
• Paper material innovation
• Artwork preservation solutions
• Workshop-based artistic collaboration

Concurrently since 2000, he manages Heiner Hauck Portfolios in Berlin/Hamburg, serving renowned collections and cultural institutions. The Paper Workshop functions as a collaborative hub where students develop specialized binding and presentation solutions under his guidance.