The Dream Catcher
A constantly changing expressive
Sculpture made of steel.
In clear lines and contours
33. Donnepp media award
The original Bert Donnepp Prize was an award for media journalism. It was named after the founder of the Grimme Prize and has recognized personal commitment to addressing the sociopolitical role of media and media criticism for 33 years. This year, the prize has been renamed the "Donnepp Media Award." In addition, for the first time, the "Luminá" award will be presented. This sculpture symbolizes light and is intended to radiate exceptional achievement and recognition. It is a great honor for me to be able to contribute to this special award.
Special thanks go to Maik Große Lochtmann, Jörg Schieb, and Dr. Ulrich Spies
and thanks to Gordon Kalbfleisch, who accompanied me for a whole day with film and photographs.
25 YEARS OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT
This year is a very special year, as we're celebrating 25 years of my studio—the Kunstklärwerk (art treatment plant). Therefore, we'd like to take you on a little journey back in time and invite you to visit us on April 5th. We're planning a brief look back at the development of an empty building into my studio—a space for meetings and the exchange of ideas, but also a venue for musicians, artists, and events.
Norbert Then
artist
I was always fascinated by
my children's drawings...
I admire their imaginative and spontaneous nature. I see myself reflected in them, as my working method is similar. I play with shapes and colors, with light and different materials.
For me, art is when I walk through life and a corridor of light and sculpture emerges behind me.
Our "Dreamcatcher Shop"
The Dreamcatcher Shop features works from my studio that I've recently created. Each piece is designed by me as a unique and one-of-a-kind creation. We are happy to accommodate your wishes to the best of our ability—size, material, and installation. These studies serve as the basis for works in sacred and public spaces, for example.
Check out the exhibition venues
my dream catcher

My studio
The artificial sewage treatment plant
My circular studio in Münsterland
You are welcome to visit me in my studio.
Appointments can be made by phone or email.
More on my artificial sewage treatment plant website