Who is this post for? Anyone who appreciates art
What does it discuss? How 3D Printing is being used to allow blind and visually impaired people to experience classic art
How does it benefit you? Allows people to appreciate classic art who would not otherwise be able to
“Imagine not knowing what Mona Lisa’s smile looks like, or Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Imagine you heard people talking about them and knew they existed, but could never experience them for yourself. For the millions of people who are blind, that’s a reality.”
The Unseen Art project, run by Helsinki-based designer Marc Dillon, aims to let blind and visually impaired people experience some of the world’s most revered art, recreating them using 3D printing technology so that they may be touched and felt.
The concept is both ambitious and simple – approach 3D artists to contribute their interpretations of 3D art, and anyone in the world can download them for free and print them anywhere there is a 3D printer, such as many libraries, Universities, in their homes, or from a local business.
If you like what they’re doing, you can help them with their IndieGoGo fundraiser
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/unseen-art-experiencing-art-for-the-first-time#/
If you know of any other projects using technology that you find inspiring please let us know.
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