Dutch Museum Recreates Paintings With Smell, Sound For Visually Impaired

An extraordinary project was launched this month by the Utrecht Central Dutch Museum in an attempt to make its offerings more accessible and pleasant for the visually impaired. Visitors who are blind are urged to wear blindfolds while viewing paintings of Floris van Dyck's 1610 "Still Life" recreated with Fruits, Nuts, and Cheese. The exhibition recreates paintings with sound and smell, especially the aroma of ripe cheese.