Seen – Unseen is an art project by artist Clare McLaughlin. It deals with the non visual exploration of art and allows blind or visually impaired people to experience art through touch.

The June Seen – Unseen VIP gallery visit will form part of the celebrations for the reopening of renovated wings of The National Gallery of Ireland.

Tours will take place on Thursday, June 22nd at 17.30 and 18.30. Each visit will last 1 hour and will include a tactile exploration of two Vermeer paintings and a walk through the exhibition.