Word Worlds | Image Worlds at the Villa Rosenthal: Calligraphy and Contemporary Poetry in Jena
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Word Worlds and Image Worlds: When Writing Becomes Art
At the Villa Rosenthal in Jena, contemporary poetry meets calligraphy in a particularly poetic way. The exhibition Word Worlds | Image Worlds showcases works by the calligrapher Silvio Colditz, who not only reads poems but translates them into an independent visual form. This creates an art experience that brings literature, painting, and calligraphy into a quiet, focused dialogue.
Poetry as a Visible Form
The concept of the literature magazine Die Geste, published in Dresden, is as original as it is art historically appealing: Each published poem appears both in calligraphic interpretation and in standard print. This way, the sound, rhythm, and visual impact of words are experienced equally. The exhibition makes this dual layer visible and invites contemplation of the interplay between signs, lines, and texture. ([pages.destination.one](https://pages.destination.one/de/saale-unstrut-tourismus/default/search/Event/%28%20street%3A%22%22%20zip%3A%2207745%22%20city%3A%22Jena%22%20%29%20/view%3Agallery/sort%3Achronological/mode%3Anext_months%2C3?utm_source=openai))
A Space for Concentrated Aesthetic Experience
The Villa Rosenthal, with its historical atmosphere, its historic rooms, and the quiet elegance of the house, forms the perfect setting for this exhibition. The listed building enhances the impact of the calligraphic sheets: Here, paper, lettering, and white space unfold a delicate, almost meditative presence. The house's architecture, the park-like garden, and the intimate exhibition atmosphere give the visit a special sensuality. ([visit-jena.de](https://www.visit-jena.de/kunst-und-kultur/kunst-galerien/villa-rosenthal/))
Contemporary Poetry in Artistic Neighborhood
The authors include prominent voices of contemporary poetry such as Olga Martynova, Jan Kuhlbrodt, Jayne-Ann Igel, Andra Schwarz, Volha Hapeyeva, Tom Bresemann, Lütfiye Güzel, Olav Amende, Bertram Reinecke, and Linn Penelope Rieger. The exhibition makes it clear how contemporary poetry acquires a second existence through calligraphic gesture. Silvio Colditz understands these sheets as a Library of Poetry – a term that aptly sums up the connection between collection, memory, and artistic placement. ([pages.destination.one](https://pages.destination.one/de/saale-unstrut-tourismus/default/search/Event/%28%20street%3A%22%22%20zip%3A%2207745%22%20city%3A%22Jena%22%20%29%20/view%3Agallery/sort%3Achronological/mode%3Anext_months%2C3?utm_source=openai))
Curating, Context, and Cultural Education
The series Word Worlds | Image Worlds is based on an idea by Lese-Zeichen e.V. and was realized with the support of the Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture. This institutional grounding makes the visit exciting for guests interested in art education: The exhibition opens access to literature mediation, font design, and artistic practice. Those interested in exhibition curation, intermediality, and poetic form processes will find rich material for observation here. ([villa-rosenthal-jena.de](https://www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de/fm/2316/VR_WortBildWelten2025-26_low.423165.pdf))
Conclusion: A Quiet, Intelligent, and Touching Art Experience
Word Worlds | Image Worlds promises an inspired tour through the connection of language and calligraphy. The exhibition is worthwhile for anyone who wants to not only read contemporary poetry but experience it as a visual art form. A visit to the Villa Rosenthal leads right into a sensibly rich, image-strong, and culturally dense exhibition that should be discovered live in Jena. ([visit-jena.de](https://www.visit-jena.de/kunst-und-kultur/kunst-galerien/villa-rosenthal/))
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