January 08, 2010 in Don't miss

More Than Meets The Eye

What: Living In A Sensory World
Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris Street Ultimo
(02) 9217 0111
www.powerhousemuseum.com/living/

We've always felt that some who claim love at first sight might have been missing the point. Take the time to enter into the everyday world of those with low or no vision and you'll see a whole new side of life. This amazing exhibition features objects from Vision Australia's heritage collection, compelling accounts and examples of new technologies that are increasing the independence of thousands of Australians. The exhibition aims to educate about eye conditions, as well as offer an insight into how Australians who are blind or have low vision learn, work, play sport, create art and carry out everyday household tasks. Objects on show include a cylindrical rotating braille map created by Australia's RF Tunley in the 1940s; Sonicguide glasses from the 1960s, which used sounds to identify objects; a Taylor slate from the early 20th century that assisted people who were blind to learn maths as well as examples of modern technology such as a phone that can capture text in image form and read it aloud to the user. There is also a copy of a braille Playboy from 1974.

Price: $

When: 1 January 2009 – 26 January 2010

Take me out! I'll take you out!