Accessible Art Exhibition
Art knows no barriers—it touches hearts, opens perspectives, and connects people, regardless of their abilities or limitations.
In our exhibition, we aim to create spaces where everyone, regardless of physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities, can perceive, understand, and experience the artworks.
For us, accessibility means:
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Seeing, hearing, feeling: Paintings, sculptures, and installations are made accessible through audio descriptions and easy-to-understand texts.
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Orientation and freedom: Clear layouts, well-marked pathways, and high-contrast signage allow for an independent and self-directed experience.
We believe that inclusion strengthens culture. When everyone can experience art, it enriches our shared understanding, opens new perspectives, and connects people. On the following pages, you can learn more about our specific offerings for different needs:
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Wheelchair users
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People with visual impairments
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People with hearing impairments
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People with neurodiverse perceptions
Each of us experiences art in a unique way. Colors, shapes, sounds, and spaces affect us differently depending on perception, experience, and perspective. This diversity is valuable: it shows that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to feel, understand, or experience art. Our exhibition invites visitors to explore the works in a personal way—accessible, barrier-free, and open to all.
What we offer:
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Wheelchair accessible
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Wooden chairs provided at regular intervals throughout the exhibition to sit on
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public, accessible toilet facilities
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Audio descriptions in German via SoundCloud for photographs, paintings, poems and installations
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Subtitles for films in English
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Contact person for enquiries: mail at noramueller@ikmail.com or phone +41 76 746 08 58
What we are not yet able to offer:
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Audio description for films
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Audio description equipment
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Texts in easy-to-read language
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Relaxed performances
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Trained staff and contact persons in the exhibition
Toilets:
The public, accessible toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor (on the Rhine side) and on the second floor.
There are also three Eurokey toilets nearby:
https://www.eurokey.ch/karte-eurokey-standorte.html
Find out more about kHaus accessibility at
https://www.khaus.ch/de/besuchen/zugaenglichkeit/
and on ginto:
Nora Müller
Wheelchair Users / Mobility Impairments
Our exhibition ensures that people with mobility impairments can experience art without restrictions.
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Spacious pathways, step-free access, and accessible seating allow for free movement.
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Interactive installations are positioned so they can be experienced from a seated position.
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For wheelchair users, there are elevators to all floors, accessible restrooms, and designated parking spaces.
Visual Impairments
For people with visual impairments, we make content accessible through audio descriptions, tactile elements, and high-contrast displays.
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All images include descriptive alt texts.
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Heading structures (H1–H3) and ARIA attributes ensure optimal navigation with screen readers.
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Color contrasts and scalable font sizes meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
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The art exhibition includes audio descriptions, on this Website, of the artworks, making it accessible to blind and visually impaired visitors and enabling them to experience and understand the pieces through sound.
Hearing Impairments
Audio content is supplemented with subtitles, written descriptions, and visual cues.
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Interactive videos and audio guides include synchronized text.
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Important information is also provided in written form.
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This ensures that all visitors can fully access the content, regardless of their hearing ability.
Neurodiversity
The exhibition supports visitors with diverse cognitive and sensory perceptions.
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Content is presented in clear, structured language.
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Distracting elements are minimized and navigation are consistent.
