BlindArt
@ Hove Museum & Art Gallery
12 June – 5 September 2010

Touching Art Touching You, a fresh and unique concept in the visual arts comes to Hove
Museum & Art Gallery on 12 June. The exhibition breaks traditional barriers by actively
encouraging visitors to experience and explore the art on display through touch and other
senses. The experience challenges the notion that sight is essential for creating and enjoying
exceptional art.

The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures and installations, including sound, drawn from
the permanent collection of BlindArt. BlindArt is a charity which promotes contemporary works
by visually impaired and sighted artists, showcasing them side by side and challenging the
public to tell the difference.

Touching Art Touching You appeals to a wide ranging audience, including visually impaired
visitors as well as children and families who can enjoy the freedom to explore the art through
touch.

Comments from exhibition visitors:
"Over throwing years of not being allowed to touch art. Quite mind bending".

"Touching the work added another dimension to the usual event of looking at art"

"Felt nervous and excited touching the art. Taboo/freedom/liberating"

All works in the exhibition are made accessible to a diverse audience through touch, audio
description, large print and Braille labels.

Address: Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB
Tel: 03000 290900
Email: visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Website: www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 2pm – 5pm.
Closed Wednesdays.
Admission: Free
Fully accessible.
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