PASAY CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) together with Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB), Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD), Maynilad Water Services Inc., and the Maynilad Water Academy (MWA), bring the TAV (Touch the Artist’s Vision) 2.0 Museum Unboxed Travels Exhibit opening at the Philippine National School of the Blind, Pasay City, Metro Manila on 1 & 2 August 2024 and at the Philippine School for the Deaf on 6 & 7 August 2024.
With the theme ‘Breaking Barriers: A Multi-Sensory Exploration of Arts and History for All,’ this one-of-a-kind exhibit bridges the gap that individuals with disabilities often encounter in visiting museums and galleries. TAV is a non-government group that has long advocated for the rights and welfare of blind individuals, providing them with access to art forms in museums. The group actively encourages museums and galleries to transform their displays into tactile and 3D models, allowing those who are blind or have low vision to appreciate artworks through the sense of touch.
For both opening days, messages will be given by respective school principals, Rotary Club of San Juan Del Monte and NHCP. There will also be a demonstration on water treatment from the Maynilad Water Academy, WASH lecture from Maynilad Water Services Inc., and special guided tours by NHCP museum guides for all exhibit days.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures. (NHCP)
