# Braille Art Exhibitions 'Hope in Darkness' Introduces Peru's First Inclusive Art Show By Gianfranco Pella | Published 2016-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-in-darkness References: [miraflores.gob.pe](http://www.miraflores.gob.pe/_contenTempl1.php?idcontenido=9562) As part of its policy of inclusion and accessibility and an aim to bring art to the residents and visitors of the district, the Municipality of Miraflores presented hope in darkness, the first [art show in Peru](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peruvian-exhibition) held in a public space in braille format. The name of this exhibition is 'The essential is invisible to the eyes: art for inclusion of people with disabilities.' In the sample that has the support of Grupo Vallas, they showed excerpts from universal story 'El Principito' by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, in print and [braille writing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device), a reading and writing system for people with visual disabilities. Also, in the City Library Ricardo Palma, visually impaired people can find copies of the classic novel by Saint-Exupery in Braille. With these actions, the Municipality of Miraflores reaffirms its commitment to promote an [inclusive local government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-inclusions). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Art Shows:** Art shows that cater to people with disabilities through the use of braille and other formats could become more popular in the future. - **Braille Integration in Public Spaces:** Braille integration in public spaces like art exhibitions could become a widespread trend, opening up more opportunities for people with visual disabilities to experience art. - **Accessibility in the Art Industry:** Increased attention to accessibility in the art industry could lead to more innovative solutions and a more inclusive environment for people with disabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Culture:** Braille art exhibitions could become a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art and culture industry to cater to more diverse audiences and promote inclusion. - **Public Services:** The integration of braille in public spaces like public art exhibitions could become a disruptive innovation opportunity for the public services sector to promote inclusivity and accessibility. - **Assistive Technology:** Advancements in assistive technology like braille printing and other systems could become a disruptive innovation opportunity for the assistive technology industry to cater to the needs of people with visual disabilities in various fields, including the arts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Christmas Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-reads-braille.md) - [Tactile Gel Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails.md) - [Virtual DEI Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drda-art.md) - [Accessible Braille-Equipped Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-side-brewings.md) - [Braille Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-menu1.md) - [Inclusive Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-holiday-braille-box.md) - [Inclusive Museum Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-museum-design.md) - [Accessible Theatre Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teatro-massimo.md) - [Braille Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-braille-box.md)