In Albacete the immersive exhibition Arte para Sentir at the Sala de Exposiciones of the Casa Perona opened on 20 October 2026. According to the organisers, the exhibition is free to visit until 30 October 2026 and is expressly aimed at a broad audience.
The concept centres on tactile experience: visitors are invited to touch the works and complete parts of the tour blindfolded, exploring materials, shapes and surfaces through their senses. This deliberately challenges the museum convention of not touching exhibits. According to the organisers, the project also has an inclusive aim, appealing to people with different sensory needs and offering them alternative ways to engage with contemporary art.
The exhibition was organised by the association Adelanthe CLM The collaborating partners include the organisation AMIAB, with Junta de Castilla-La Mancha as well as the Albacete Provincial Council (Diputación). With initiatives such as this, Casa Perona aims to establish itself as a venue for creativity, innovation and social awareness. According to the organisers, opening hours are split between the morning and late afternoon.
The works on show span painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mural painting. Artists represented include Javier Caballero, Gato Maffi, Tosco, Gustavo Tehar, Pepe Cortijo, Luis del Castillo, Rafael del Castillo, Beatriz Álvarez, Antonio Alcarria and Dioni Cañamares. The selection is designed for direct tactile experience: reliefs, textured surfaces and different materials are intended to challenge both touch and perception.
The Junta de Castilla-La Mancha listed the opening on 20 October in its public agenda. Local press reports also highlighted the involvement of inclusion-focused organisations and the accessibility of the offer. Official statements from the institutions involved focused on its inclusive aim and Casa Perona’s role as an open venue for contemporary art.
The format aligns Albacete with international efforts to make museums and exhibition spaces more accessible. The systematic use of touch is an established approach in museum and education practice, helping to break down perceptual barriers and reach new audiences. For the region, Arte para Sentir may also serve as a test case for broadening cultural provision without lowering artistic standards.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).