The Tree of Tales is a virtual exhibition on the life of John R. R. Tolkien and the literary work of "The Lord of the Rings."
The exhibition unfolds between reality and fantasy, and traverses the highlights of Tolkien's life with his beloved places and immerses us in the atmospheres of his literary production.
A project of the University of Oxford and St. Andrews, this exciting challenge attracts well over 100 experts and scholars around the world, including more than 60 volunteers and a scientific committee of 20 Tolkienian experts.
API srl participates by conceiving, creating and implementing thevirtual experience entirely.
The exhibition includes a virtual museum with more than 100 hotspots including videos and panels, as well as a display of the Tolkien collection of Oronzo Cilli, a member of the English Tolkien Society and president of the Italian Tolkien Collectors Association.
Fantastic worlds surround viewers in an escalation of excitement and amazement.Thought out in every detail, the exhibition opens Tolkien's study and allows its discovery down to the deepest and most meaningful levels, thus connecting the viewer with the thoughts and emotions of the beloved writer.