AMSTERDAM – The paintings in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam are now also admired by the visually impaired. The museum for visitors with visual impairments tours introduced a touch session where they can grope reproductions of works by the artist.
Specially trained guides take visitors through the museum, where they tell the story of the painter on the basis of his paintings. Then they may touch high-quality reproductions in a workshop where they can grope the thick and expressive paint where Van Gogh paintings are known for.
There are other ways they can get acquainted with the work of the artist. As the famous painting The bedroom literally tangible by a model. In addition, the senses are stimulated, for example, the smell of lavender from southern France (where Van Gogh lived) and letter read quotes.
The museum wants the art and life of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) accessible making for many people. The tour ‘Van Gogh’ feel, which together with the Oogfonds developed, takes five times a year.
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