Project Background

Challenges We Observed

  • Asian art in Western museums is often presented out of context, flattening cultural complexity.
  • Traditional Chinese scrolls are displayed in static, inaccessible formats—losing their narrative and spatial flow.
  • Blind and low-vision visitors face limited engagement with historical artworks, especially those reliant on visual detail.

Key Questions That Drove Us

  • How can we design a more culturally faithful way to experience Chinese scrolls in a museum?
  • What does it mean to access an artwork through touch, movement, and technology?
  • Can we bridge the gap between historical intent and modern accessibility without compromising either?

Audience Profiles