“Text, Image, Cryptology” traces the history of communication and information storage from antiquity to the computer age.
From the archaic flood of images and the revolutionary printing press to the fascinating world of cryptology: the visionary exhibition concept by nowakteufelknyrim unfolds a vibrant, interactive panorama of the evolution of human communication. In a deeply immersive experience, the showcase brings to life the ingenious means by which humanity has exchanged information and stored collective knowledge for millennia—a journey spanning from the first narrative visual worlds of classical painting and the groundbreaking invention of typography to today's digital overkill. At the radiant epicenter of the exhibition, the “Gutenberg Galaxy” stands as a cosmic hub of knowledge, flanked by historic cylinder presses and the imposing, rhythmic giants of rotary printing machines. Written language, the undisputed protagonist of printing technology, is placed under a meticulous magnifying glass. The exhibition deconstructs its fundamental function as a living vessel of knowledge and an immortal cultural emissary that effortlessly transcends the boundaries of time and space. Finally, within the enigmatic realm of cryptology, everything revolves around concealment and discovery: a captivating journey illuminates the art of secret communication and the evolution of encryption and decryption techniques—from the ingenious ciphers of antiquity to the highly complex computer age.
- Location
- Munich
- Type
- Permanent exhibition
- Services
- Concept, design for exhibition architecture and scenography. Competition entry
- Team
- Juliette Israel, Frank Albert, Stefan Nowak, and others
