Nkateko Marholeni explores a work by Avi Sooful at a tactile art for the visually impaired workshop in The student Gallery at the University Of Pretoria on September 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. The art workshop, led by Associate Professor Jenni Lauwrens, challenged traditional notions of art appreciation by focusing on touch rather than sight. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

Kamogelo Maree reacts to one of the artworks at a tactile art for the visually impaired workshop in The student Gallery at the University Of Pretoria on September 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. The art workshop, led by Associate Professor Jenni Lauwrens, challenged traditional notions of art appreciation by focusing on touch rather than sight. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

Thato Phulane touches one of the artworks at a tactile art for the visually impaired workshop in The student Gallery at the University Of Pretoria on September 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. The art workshop, led by Associate Professor Jenni Lauwrens, challenged traditional notions of art appreciation by focusing on touch rather than sight. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

This article appeared on Daily Maverick on 18 September 2024.