What is the "Speaking Object" project?
The “Speaking Object” is a startup project that aims to bring life to inscriptions of historical artifacts or monuments with a simple way of making videos of those inscriptions that they get read simultaneously when the words get highlighted. The inscriptions that have been written by artisans many centuries ago have huge historical value because highlight their beliefs. However, nowadays there are very few people who have the ability to read those writings due to a variety of reasons such as not knowing the language or the script itself. This startup uses a wide range of digital methods such as photography, videography, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to make the inscriptions understandable again. Such contents that have been always neglected by museum audiences will become one of the most important parts of their visit because they can hear the voice of a forgotten King, a scribe or an artist through the centuries.
○ Testimonials
I did not expect that AR could be so seamlessly integrated with the art experience.
anonymous survey participant at THE MET
Even though I am Arab and can read Arabic very well, the project showed me inscriptions I didn’t realize was there, and I learned twice as much as I would have otherwise.
anonymous survey participant at THE MET
Very exceptional and much needed project, both for public and academic interest. The learning experience was exceptional, and stimulating throughout.
anonymous survey participant at THE MET