Auf den Punkt gebracht: 200 Jahre Brailleschrift

In the organizer's words:

200 years ago, the Frenchman Louis Braille asked himself how writing could be made accessible to blind people and invented a system of six tactile dots in 1825: Braille, also called Braille after him. A milestone on the long road to inclusion.
In the spirit of this outstanding invention, we cordially invite you to the series of events Auf den Punkt gebracht: discover, discuss and experience with us new perspectives on art and participation - beyond sight.

Together with numerous cooperation partners, the Deutsch-Französische Gesellschaft Leipzig, the French Honorary Consulate and the Institut français Leipzig are presenting a varied program to celebrate the invention of Braille. A call for participation, in which various artists and institutions are taking part, invites you to experience art in a new sensory way - across perceptual and linguistic boundaries. The programme also includes guided tours of dzb lesen, a reading with French author Hélène Jousse, a concert with organizer Solveig-Marie Oma and students, film screenings and a panel discussion. Detailed information on the individual program items will soon be available on the Institut français Leipzig website.

In cooperation with: Deutsches Zentrum für barrierefreies Lesen - dzb lesen, Leipzig University of Music and Theatre, Schaubühne Lindenfels, Inclusive Gaming GmbH Leipzig, Galerie für zeitgenössische Kunst Leipzig, Servicestelle Inklusion im Kulturbereich des Landesverbands Soziokultur Sachsen

This project is funded by the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony.
This measure is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the budget approved by the members of the Saxon State Parliament.

This project is supported by the Franco-German Citizens' Fund.