ROOM OF STORIES

This room communicates on a different yet equally important level with the visitor. This space holds the key to decode and absorb the concrete information on historic events.

The volume is covered in dark where presence of materials is reduced to a minimum. Walls are inhabited with tightly fitted glass screens. Light comes from the glass panels only, there are no additional sources of illumination.  These glass panels are interactive touchscreens displaying the downscaled text of the exterior. The cloud of names, dates, ideas function as links to access further information. Touching one tag loads all relevant information onto the display.

The breakdown of events into smaller pieces certainly helps to understand the complex history of slavery. Information presented in this manner builds up on the ancient tradition of storytelling, encouraging the visitor to take at least one story home. This gives further substance to the understanding of slavery and helps to ensure that the legacy will live on for generations.