Word Worlds | Image Worlds at Villa Rosenthal: Experience Calligraphy and Poetry
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Word Worlds and Image Worlds: Silvio Colditz at Villa Rosenthal
At Villa Rosenthal in Jena, an exhibition unfolds in which poetry, calligraphy, and contemporary literature enter into a quiet, intense dialogue. The series Word Worlds | Image Worlds showcases the works of poet and calligrapher Silvio Colditz, whose calligraphic sheets translate the texts of the literary magazine Die Geste into an aesthetic experience of line, rhythm, and space. The exhibition is scheduled for September 17, 2026, and begins at 12:00 PM. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/))
When Writing Becomes Image
Colditz's works blur the boundaries between reading and viewing. His calligraphies understand language not only as content but as form: as condensation, gesture, beat, and material. Villa Rosenthal thus becomes a place of contemplation where poetic lines, expressive signs, and the silent concentration of the exhibition space mutually enhance each other. Since 2022, the magazine Die Geste has been connecting current poetry with calligraphy, allowing each poem to appear simultaneously as a calligraphic interpretation and as a printed text. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/fm/2316/VR_WortBildWelten2025-26_low.423165.pdf))
A Curated Conversation Between Literature and Art
The presented works lead into a network of contemporary lyricism. Among the authors mentioned in the exhibition are Olga Martynova, Jan Kuhlbrodt, Jayne-Ann Igel, Andra Schwarz, Volha Hapeyeva, Tom Bresemann, Lütfiye Güzel, Olav Amende, Bertram Reinecke, and Linn Penelope Rieger. Thus, the exhibition becomes a curated library of poetry, where writing is not merely a carrier of meaning but an artistic event in itself. The exhibition is based on an idea from Lese-Zeichen e. V. and is supported by the Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/fm/2316/VR_WortBildWelten2025-26_low.423165.pdf))
The Villa Rosenthal as a Cultural Resonance Space
Villa Rosenthal is a listed building with a strong cultural tradition. The house was transferred to the city of Jena by Clara and Eduard Rosenthal in 1924 and is now used by JenaKultur as a venue for exhibitions, readings, and concerts. Visitors encounter an atmosphere that uniquely combines historical architecture and contemporary culture. The exhibition rooms are open after the summer break on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM to 3 PM and on Wednesdays from 1 PM to 5 PM, as well as by appointment. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/))
Visit, Classification, and Occasion
This exhibition is aimed at everyone who wishes to experience calligraphy, literature, and contemporary art not separately, but as a shared aesthetic practice. Anyone interested in writing as image, poetry as space, and the fine transitions between text and art will find here a concentrated art experience with deep cultural richness. A visit to Villa Rosenthal is particularly worthwhile for art enthusiasts, literature lovers, and anyone seeking a calm, demanding exhibition with intellectual radiance. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/fm/2316/VR_WortBildWelten2025-26_low.423165.pdf))
Conclusion: Word Worlds | Image Worlds promises an exhibition of quiet intensity and great formal clarity. Anyone wanting to see how writing becomes images and poetry creates a space should experience this exhibition live in Jena. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/fm/2316/VR_WortBildWelten2025-26_low.423165.pdf))
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/
