Experiencing art exhibitions through listening

Initiatives to enjoy artworks through the ears — without depending on the eyes — have been spreading recently.

Such efforts question the conventional way of visiting exhibitions to view artworks and shed light on the hidden potential of listening, leading to free thinking and new interpretations.

“The face is not in the picture. It is a closeup shot of hands placed lightly on a white towel. Many wrinkles are carved deep, deep into the rawboned hands.”