Secrets of the Tarot blends history, art and augmented reality in a unique presentation revealing the 400-year-old lost, forgotten and secret Judaic origins of the world famous Tarot de Marseille.
Hiding in plain sight.
For over 300 years Jewish communities in Europe experienced widespread persecution at the hands of the Spanish Inquisition. In response they developed ingenious and creative methods of preserving their religious culture and its observance in secret. This is known to historians as crypto-Judaism.
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Art preserving heritage
Hidden in the design of each Tarot card are a wealth of references and symbols that reveal some of the most important stories and traditions from Judaica.
A 400 year old secret revealed
The experience utilises mobile augmented reality and audiovisual UX to present the hidden meaning within each card’s artwork.