On Friday, 17 July 2026, at 6 p.m., the unique multisensory tactile exhibition Multisensory Art opened at Volčji Potok Arboretum. The exhibition is intended for blind and partially sighted people, as well as for all visitors who wish to experience art in a different way.

The exhibition features five sculptures by artists from Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. Visitors are invited not only to observe the sculptures but also to explore them through touch. QR codes placed next to each sculpture provide audio presentations of the artworks and their creators, enabling a more accessible and inclusive experience of art.

The European project Multisensory Art is supported by Volčji Potok Arboretum, one of Slovenia’s leading botanical institutions, which contributes its expertise and facilities to the development of multisensory experiences in nature.

The Multisensory Art project, coordinated by the Faculty of Design in Slovenia, has been implemented in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia since 2024. The University of Dubrovnik is one of the project partners. The project was established to increase access to culture for blind and partially sighted people and to encourage the development of innovative approaches in the field of inclusive art.

The exhibition demonstrates that art can engage all the senses — not only sight, but also touch, hearing, smell and taste—while stimulating imagination and emotions.

The event was organised in cooperation with the Union of Associations of Blind and Partially Sighted People of Slovenia, which has long promoted equal access to cultural content for people with visual impairments.

The Multisensory Art project is part of the Creative Europe programme and is co-funded by the European Union. In Slovenia, it is also supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia.