This Russian Exhibition is encouraging people to touch its art
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- 06 Dec 2021
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In most exhibitions, visitors are normally advised not to touch the artworks, but that's not the case here at all.
'Invisible Art: Expanding the Boundaries of What Is Possible' is considered a milestone in the St. Petersburg museum's quest for greater inclusivity.
It's one of the biggest exhibitions ever staged by the Hermitage with a focus on inclusivity and giving the blind and visually impaired a chance to immerse themselves in art.
What does art feel like?
The exhibition invites participants to touch and feel 3D textured replicas of many world-famous works of art.
It's a result of innovative experiments and explorations carried out by the State Hermitage.
Standout pieces at the exhibition include a 3D depiction of a Rembrandt self-portrait and a reproduction of an ancient Bazyryk carpet.
As well, you can explore relief versions of the subjects in 6th-8th-century wall paintings from the ancient city of Penjikent located in present-day Tajikistan.
Information is provided to visitors on how the artworks were transformed into three-dimensional objects, with special video installations which show the process. Read More…
