Tour for visitors with no or low vision The God of Small Things

Raja Ravi Varma, India 1848–1906 / Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla, India / Sheshnarayan early 20th century, printed c.1910–20 / Oleograph with bundaki embellishment, before conservation treatment / Purchased 2024 with funds from the Henry and Amanda Bartlett Trust through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art

Raja Ravi Varma, India 1848–1906 / Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla, India / Sheshnarayan early 20th century, printed c.1910–20 / Oleograph with bundaki embellishment, before conservation treatment / Purchased 2024 with funds from the Henry and Amanda Bartlett Trust through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image

When

10.30 – 11.30 am, Tue 5 May 2026
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Where

Queensland Art Gallery

Accessibility

  • Audio Described

What to Expect

Admission

  • Free (bookings essential) – QAG

    Free
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About

Experience this specially designed guided tour for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Featuring detailed audio descriptions and a hands-on tactile exploration of selected artworks in The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture, this tour encourages curiosity, conversation and discovery in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Availability is limited, and bookings are essential.

Tour for visitors with low or no vision at GOMA | Photograph: N Umek

Tour for visitors with low or no vision at GOMA | Photograph: N Umek / View full image

It was great to touch some of the exhibits as it gives a better idea of size and placement in the space

Visitor on tactile tour at QAG

What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact access@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Sensory aspects

  • We try our best to minimise sound in the space, but sometimes there might be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming. Please speak to a staff member for assistance.
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks
  • This event will be photographed/filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed/filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.