EYE AND MIND: EMPATHETIC ART MUSEUM EXPERIENCES FOR AESTHETIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH JEONG HAN KIM

In this Research and Academic Program lecture, Jeong Han Kim (Seoul National University, Korea / Futures Fellow) presents on The Eye and Mind project and research, which reimagines art appreciation for the visually impaired by developing multisensory methods beyond sight. Integrating art, cognitive science, and AI, it challenges traditional sight-based approaches by incorporating tactile, auditory, and olfactory experiences. Aligned with the Clark Art Institute’s mission, the project fosters inclusive, innovative engagement, creating accessible art experiences for both visually impaired and sighted audiences.

Presented in person in the Clark auditorium. A 5 pm reception in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event.

Image: A facilitator-mentor who lost their sight later in life and students from Seoul National University engage in a shared appreciation of an artwork, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea, December 9, 2024. Photo by the author.