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White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
Location: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
Dates: Sunday 22 March – Sunday 26 April 3 – 4.30 pm
Sunday 17 May – Sunday 14 June 12.15 – 1.45 pm
Cost: Free (Registration Required) – Book
Audio Described Tactile Tour – Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station
Experience the 25th Biennale of Sydney through touch, sound, and guided interpretation with our Audio Described Tactile Tours, specially designed for blind and low vision visitors and their guests.
This immersive tour combines live audio description with a hands-on tactile experience, offering a meaningful and accessible way to engage with contemporary artworks.
A Multi-Sensory Art Experience
Guides use rich, descriptive language alongside tactile materials to help build a deeper understanding of selected artworks. Participants will have the opportunity to explore textures, forms, and materials, creating a more complete sensory connection to the exhibition.
What You’ll Experience
- Live audio-described narration of key artworks
- Hands-on interaction with tactile samples
- Opportunities to physically engage with selected works
- Insight into artistic concepts, materials, and themes
Guided by Artists & Experts
This tour is led by Wollongong-based artist Keith Rutherford alongside a Biennale of Sydney team member, offering both creative and curatorial perspectives.
Event Details
- Location: White Bay Power Station
- Meeting Point: Arts Tours sign near the Info Hub
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Who This Tour Is For
- Blind and low vision visitors
- Carers, companions, and family members
- Anyone interested in a sensory-led art experience
Accessibility & Inclusion
- Tactile tour experience
- Audio description throughout
- Wheelchair accessible venue
Experience Art Beyond Sight
Join this inclusive tour and explore the Biennale through touch, sound, and shared discovery.
Image credit: Photograph by Daniel Boud
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