Jena, 01.09.2026 – Under the title “Wortwelten | Bildwelten,” a current exhibition at Villa Rosenthal is dedicated to the connection between contemporary poetry and traditional calligraphy. The focus is on the work of poet and calligrapher Silvio Colditz.
- What: Exhibition “Wortwelten | Bildwelten” (The calligrapher Silvio Colditz and contemporary poetry)
- Where: Villa Rosenthal, Mälzerstraße 11, 07745 Jena
- When: September 1 to 22, 2026 (various dates Tue–Thu)
- Admission: Free
Artistic Symbiosis of Poetry and Calligraphy
The literary magazine “Die Geste,” published in Dresden, follows a unique concept: every published poem appears both in classic print and as an artistic calligraphic interpretation. Silvio Colditz, who designs these pages, views his works as a “library of poetry.” The exhibition in Jena presents a selection of these works, inviting the viewer to rediscover written language in a visual way.
Renowned Voices of Contemporary Poetry
The calligraphic sheets on display are based on texts by significant authors of contemporary German-language poetry. The poets represented in the exhibition include:
- Olga Martynova
- Jan Kuhlbrodt
- Jayne-Ann Igel
- Andra Schwarz
- Volha Hapeyeva
- Tom Bresemann
- Lütfiye Güzel
- Olav Amende
- Bertram Reinecke
- Linn Penelope Rieger
Dates and Opening Hours in September
The exhibition is open at Villa Rosenthal on selected weekdays in September. The details are as follows:
- Tuesday, 01.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, 02.09.2026: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 03.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday, 08.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, 09.09.2026: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 10.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday, 15.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, 16.09.2026: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, 17.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday, 22.09.2026: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Background: Villa Rosenthal in Jena
Villa Rosenthal on Mälzerstraße serves as an important cultural and event venue in Jena. It regularly provides space for exhibitions, readings, and cultural encounters. The current series “Wortwelten | Bildwelten” is based on an idea by Lese-Zeichen e.V. and is supported by the Thuringian Ministry for Education, Youth and Sports; the concept was developed by Ralf Schönfelder. Further information and contact details for the venue can be found on the official website at www.villa-rosenthal-jena.de, by phone at 03641 49-8270, or via email at villa.rosenthal@jena.de.
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Wortwelten|Bildwelten Exhibition
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