An eye hospital is set to unveil a unique collection of art today.
The unveiling at Moorfields Hospital, London, UK, will take place on World Sight Day.
The art is suitable for the visually impaired as it is "tactile art" and has been collected by a charity called BlindArt.
Clinical lecturer Dr Mariya Moosajee said: "The Moorfields Arts Project was launched last year to introduce the positive benefits of art in the health care environment.
"Part of this initiative was to ensure that the visually impaired and blind could appreciate high quality artwork.
"BlindArt hold the same doctrine, to dispel the notion that sight is essential to creating or enjoying exceptional art. We are so pleased to be housing the BlindArt permanent collection."
BlindArt found Sheri Khayami said: "We are delighted to collaborate with Moorfields Arts Project to continue BlindArt’s quest to inspire the visually impaired community through art.
"BlindArt will use this opportunity to promote accessible art throughout eye hospitals worldwide."
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