Calligraphy Animation in Vienna

Ruh was invited to participate in a unique exhibition at the Weltmuseum in Vienna, Austria. Ruh created an animated video depicting the first verse of Chapter Ibrahim of the Qur’an, which is projected onto the exhibition walls, whilst recitation of the verses can be heard.

The exhibition:

What role does the Holy Scripture of Islam, the Qurʾān, play in the history of European thought? How has it been read and understood in Europe since the first translations in the Middle Ages? A special exhibition opening in autumn 2024 at the Weltmuseum Wien is dedicated to these questions. It will illustrate the diverse ways in which the Qurʾān has been experienced, read, and interpreted in Europe. With original historical artefacts, contemporary works of art, and media installations, the exhibition shows the significance of the Qurʾān in the lives of Europeans. It was developed in collaboration with the European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant Project “The European Qurʾān. Islamic Scripture in European Culture and Religion 1150–1850 (EuQu)”.