“Seven Art Movements,” a tactile exhibition that uses the senses of touch and sound to help people who are blind or have low vision experience art, opens in the Mulva Cultural Center Atrium on November 19. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

Through replica works that include “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer, “The Scream” by Edvard Munch and “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci, visitors can learn about the artistic evolution of seven of the most influential art movements in history: the Renaissance, the Baroque, neoclassicism, impressionism, post-impressionism, art nouveau, and expressionism.

“Seven Art Movements” seeks to illustrate the distinct and defining characteristics of each period—its subject matter, craftsmanship, and style—presented chronologically beginning in the 16th century.

The exhibition features 3D imagery, braille text and embedded sensors that provide a customized, touch-activated audio narrative. This multisensory experience invites all visitors to engage with art on a deeper level while offering people who are blind or have low vision a unique opportunity to experience these timeless masterpieces.

“Tactile images are a way to bring art to multiple senses,” said Claudia Damiani, Director of Exhibits & Education at Mulva Cultural Center. “This allows everybody to experience art in an inclusive, meaningful and immersive way.”

Tactile Images, a subsidiary of 3DPhotoWorks LLC, is dedicated to breaking down barriers for blind people in a predominantly sighted world. The company provides transformative experiences for the visually impaired through innovative tactile printing techniques, offering tactile exploration of visual and graphic materials accompanied by braille text, audio narratives and scents. With a focus on accessibility, empowerment and inclusivity, Tactile Images is committed to making knowledge and experiences accessible to all. Visit tactileimages.com for more information.

Mulva Cultural Center’s mission is to connect our community and inspire intellectual curiosity by exploring art, history, and science to grow the human spirit. To learn more about Mulva Cultural Center and see its calendar of events, visit mulvacenter.org.