Story | There is a Jewish tradition of leaving stones on graves; as signs of peoples' visit and their remembering of the dead. Our idea was to transfer this tradition into the digital world with 'digital stones' that become information carriers, giving access to a person's biography. From a distance, they illustrate the magnitude of the annihilation. If you zoom in, they represent individual fates. As additional information and pictures are added, the respective stone becomes denser. In their uniqueness, the stones lend a personalised, human touch to facts. Interested historians, the general public, and most descendants of the Jewish community, in particular, are scattered across the globe. For those who cannot come to Frankfurt, the emotional value of commemoration is vital. That is why 'Shoah Memorial Frankfurt' is more than a database offering a collaborative and interactive memorial wall – it creates new opportunities for healing, research and education. |