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Audio Descriptive tour of the JW Power Exhibition

A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests
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In this audio descriptive tour, Dr Lisa Andrew will guide you through the exhibition J.W. Power: Art, War and the Avant-Garde and discuss the work of this important but little-known Australian artist.

We will begin the session through audio description of clay art and artefacts in the collection and strategically using tactile objects in the gallery where you will get the chance to handle ceramics, including pieces made by the artists. Hear about some of the artist’s processes and work and how their works are placed within the traditions over thousands of years of humans making clay objects. Participants are encouraged to engage in an informal discussion about the objects you are touching and hearing about.

Visitor advice: The exhibition reproduces an anti-fascist poster.

Event details

Title : When

Description : Wednesday 12 November <br>10:30 am – 12:30 pm (AEDT)

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Title : Where

Description : Meet in the Museum Foyer <br>Chau Chak Wing Museum

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Title : Cost

Description : Free

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Speakers

Dr Lisa Andrew is an artist whose research-based practice and pedagogy centres on the potential of Audio Description for an inclusive audience by weaving close looking, writing and expression with access in mind. A multisensorial approach that does not privilege sight, which asks, what can museums do for Audio Description? And what can Audio Description do for writing about art and museum collections?

Plan your visit

Title : Public transport

Description : In the interest of sustainability and where possible, we encourage attendees to take public transport to this event. Visit Transport for NSW to plan your journey.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Title : Parking

Description : There is limited parking on campus. For details about parking and travel options, visit the University's page on getting to our campus. <br>

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Title : Accessibility

Description : The Chau Chak Wing Museum is committed to making our space, collections, exhibitions and programs accessible for all audiences. <br>

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/accessibility.html

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Header image: Oil painting; [Self portrait]; circa 1920; Power, Dr John Joseph Wardell; PW1961.8.Oil painting; Paysage (Landscape); 1934; Power, Dr John Joseph Wardell; PW1961.24