This exhibition provides visitors who are less familiar with the First World War in the Middle East with a clear framework to understand the complex events. Instead of one long film, short, news-item-style videos of 3–4 minutes per theme are presented. This allows visitors to grasp the essence of the exhibition in 15–20 minutes, with a historical, geographical, and visual overview that prepares them for the details and personal stories. The voice-over, narrated by radio presenter Layla El-Dekmak, is combined with map animations, large photographs, and moving archival footage for a cohesive and elegant audiovisual experience.
The scenography translates this concept into a central, spatial experience. A corridor, inspired by a caravan, guides visitors through the exhibition. Diagonally suspended truss systems hold soft, cream-colored canvas sheets about 50 cm above the floor. This creates openings and passageways that evoke a tent-like experience while simultaneously defining distinct zones.
The central corridor forms a zigzag line through the gallery, with projections and photographs systematically kept out of view to maintain curiosity. Titles, large projections, and photos provide structure and capture the atmosphere of each chapter in a single image. Pouf-style seating offers visitors moments of rest.
The result is an exhibition where content, technology, and scenography come together to make the complex history of the First World War in the Middle East accessible, visually engaging, and immersive.
12.03.2022 - 02.10.2022
Production: Blackbirds, Danse La Pluie, Printville
