DIALOGUE IN THE DARK: An Exhibition to Discover the Unseen

Check out this exhibition! The concept is simple, visitors are lead by blind guides in small groups through specially constructed darkened rooms, in which scents, sounds, wind, temperatures and textures conveys the characteristics of daily environments, for example a park, a city or a bar. In the dark, the daily routine becomes a new experience. A reversion of roles is created: sighted people are torn out of their familiar environments; blind people provide them with security and a sense of orientation transmitting a world without pictures.

“Dialogue in the Dark” has been touring throughout the world as a travelling exhibition for over 10 years, visiting 17 countries throughout Europe, Asia and America. In April 2000 “Dialogue in the Dark” opened as a permanent exhibition in Hamburg.  Check out their website for more information on their opening hours, tours etc.

Also checkout this short interview with the founder, Andreas Heinecke where he talks about  “Dialogue in the Dark” and gives out advice to budding social entrepreneurs.