Tàpies' Briefcase Project: Generating Meaningful Experiences for Blind People through Contemporary Art

The difficulty of interacting with works of art for people with different abilities is frequently described in specialized literature. In the case of blind and partially blind people (BPB), there are clear difficulties in interacting with artwork through senses other than sight, even though these individuals have the right to access culture. Museums are generally not equipped for this. This hinders the ability to have a high-quality esthetic experience. Museums cannot ignore the rights of blind individuals. Therefore, they should create specific interactive materials that enhance the use of other senses and facilitate a meaningful esthetic experience. This is the goal of the "T & agrave;pies Briefcase Project," implemented at the University of Navarra Museum to promote interaction between BPB individuals and the contemporary artwork "L'esperit catal & agrave;" (1971) by artist Antoni T & agrave;pies.