4 May – 7 December

Tactile Guided Tour: Extra-Nature

Free, booking required

Two guides at the Ariana Museum offer a complimentary, tactile, and descriptive tour of António Vasconcelos Lapa’s temporary exhibition “Extra-nature,” tailored specifically for individuals who are visually impaired or blind.

António Vasconcelos Lapa invites you into a fantastical realm where dreams blend with reality, a world brimming with lush vegetation, vibrant fruits, and peculiar creatures reminiscent of fairy tales. His works uniquely allow for touch, providing an immersive and unparalleled experience.

 

Avenue de la Paix 10,
1202 Genève
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Photo Credit: © Boris Dunand, Musée Ariana

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