Word Worlds|Image Worlds at Villa Rosenthal: Calligraphy and Poetry in Jena
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When Writing Becomes Art: Word Worlds|Image Worlds at Villa Rosenthal
The Word Worlds|Image Worlds exhibition at Villa Rosenthal Jena is dedicated to the encounter of contemporary poetry and calligraphy. At the center is Silvio Colditz with works related to the literary magazine Die Geste, where poems appear as calligraphic artworks and in print typesetting. The presentation combines literature, art history, and aesthetic experience into a quiet, intense artistic experience. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/veranstaltungen/1044753?template_id=5951))
Writing as an Image, Poem as a Space
Colditz understands his calligraphic sheets as a 'library of poetry'. This idea gives the works a special depth: language becomes visible, rhythm becomes line, poetry becomes surface and material. The selection in Jena shows how calligraphy today mediates between literary magazines, image spaces, and contemporary art. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/veranstaltungen/1044753?template_id=5951))
Contemporary Poetry in Artful Condensation
The exhibition brings together authors of contemporary poetry, including Olga Martynova, Jan Kuhlbrodt, Jayne-Ann Igel, Andra Schwarz, Volha Hapeyeva, Tom Bresemann, Lütfiye Güzel, Olav Amende, Bertram Reinecke, and Linn Penelope Rieger. The interplay of lyrical voice and calligraphic gesture creates an exhibition that demands to be read, viewed, and lingered upon simultaneously. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/veranstaltungen/1044753?template_id=5951))
Villa Rosenthal: Salon, Monument, Exhibition Space
The Villa Rosenthal is a listed building from 1891 and has been part of the cultural program of JenaKultur since 2009. With a salon atmosphere, a park-like garden, and rooms such as the light-flooded music room, it offers a setting that impressively showcases art and literature. Right here, the exhibition unfolds its calm, concentrated effect. ([visit-jena.de](https://www.visit-jena.de/kunst-und-kultur/kunst-galerien/villa-rosenthal/))
Why the Visit is Worthwhile
Word Worlds|Image Worlds opens a view to a rare connection of calligraphy, poetry, and curatorial idea. Those interested in calligraphy, artists' books, contemporary literature, and cultural education will find here a precisely set artistic experience with intellectual depth and strong spatial impact. The exhibition invites visitors to experience originals live in a historic environment. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/veranstaltungen/1044753?template_id=5951))
Conclusion: This exhibition offers a poetic approach to contemporary art and literature. Anyone wanting to discover Silvio Colditz and the calligraphic power of his works should definitely visit Villa Rosenthal in person. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/veranstaltungen/1044753?template_id=5951))
Official Channels of Silvio Colditz:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvio_colditz
- Facebook: no official profile found
- YouTube: no official profile found
- Website: https://wortartefakte.blogspot.com/
