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The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples hosted an initiative on March 17 allowing approximately 80 blind and visually impaired visitors to touch celebrated works of art, including the Veiled Christ. The protective barrier surrounding the sculptures was removed.

The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples hosted an initiative on March 17 allowing approximately 80 blind and visually impaired visitors to touch celebrated works of art, including the Veiled Christ. The protective barrier surrounding the sculptures was removed.

The project was organized in partnership with the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Naples. Visitors were guided through the chapel by guides who are also visually impaired, wearing latex gloves to explore the marble surfaces.

The project was organized in partnership with the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Naples. Visitors were guided through the chapel by guides who are also visually impaired, wearing latex gloves to explore the marble surfaces.

The Veiled Christ, completed in 1753 by Giuseppe Sanmartino, is famous for the extraordinary rendering of the marble veil that appears to adhere to Christ's body with incredible realism. The tactile route also extended to the bas-reliefs of Modesty and Disenchantment.

The Veiled Christ, completed in 1753 by Giuseppe Sanmartino, is famous for the extraordinary rendering of the marble veil that appears to adhere to Christ's body with incredible realism. The tactile route also extended to the bas-reliefs of Modesty and Disenchantment.

Maria Alessandra Masucci, president of the Sansevero Chapel Museum, stated the initiative was part of a wider program to create an inclusive cultural space. Giuseppe Ambrosino said art must not be a privilege reserved for sight and accessibility projects transform museums.

Maria Alessandra Masucci, president of the Sansevero Chapel Museum, stated the initiative was part of a wider program to create an inclusive cultural space. Giuseppe Ambrosino said art must not be a privilege reserved for sight and accessibility projects transform museums.

In 2021, as a condition of receiving European Union pandemic recovery funds, Italy accelerated its accessibility initiatives, dedicating more attention and resources to removing architectural barriers and making tourist sites more accessible to people with disabilities.

In 2021, as a condition of receiving European Union pandemic recovery funds, Italy accelerated its accessibility initiatives, dedicating more attention and resources to removing architectural barriers and making tourist sites more accessible to people with disabilities.

The Museo Omero in Ancona, Italy's only publicly funded tactile museum, was founded by Aldo and Daniela Grassini. The museum features life-sized replicas of famous artworks where all the art is meant to be handled, offering a different dimension of experiencing art through touch.

The Museo Omero in Ancona, Italy's only publicly funded tactile museum, was founded by Aldo and Daniela Grassini. The museum features life-sized replicas of famous artworks where all the art is meant to be handled, offering a different dimension of experiencing art through touch.

Naples Museum Lets Blind Visitors Touch Veiled Christ

Naples Museum Lets Blind Visitors Touch Veiled Christ

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