The disabled, especially the visually impaired and those interested in having a more tactile experience with art, can touch replicas of works by great masters from the west in a Hong Kong exhibition.
The Museum of Art in Tsim Sha Tsui is staging an exhibition entitled: 'Touching Art: Louvre's Sculptures in Movement', featuring 18 replicas from the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Jointly organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Louvre with the collaboration of the French consulate of Hong Kong and Macau, the exhibition runs until February 20 and is the first of its kind in Hong Kong.
Sponsored by Henderson Land Group, the exhibition features sculptures and reliefs dating from 200 BC to the 19th century. They are divided into five sections: Effort, Run, Dance, Take Off and Fall. The bodily movements shown in these sculptures reflect the European pursuit of physical beauty and balance.
Visitors will be able to have a tactile encounter with sculptures made of resin and plaster. The experience is ideal for the disabled, especially the visually impaired, allowing them to enjoy the art with their hands.
There are also captions in Braille, tactile guided paths and audio guides to assist visually impaired visitors. Special guided tours will show people how to appreciate the works though touching.
