There’s something that feels thrillingly transgressive about Almost Real Things’ signature “Touch the Art” exhibit. Now in its fourth year, the interactive installation from the new Austin Studio Tour showrunners sets up the sensory experience at their recently relocated Canopy HQ and showcases pieces from over 80 artists. The tactile gallery unlocks an entirely new and accessible way to engage with art appreciation, with works as viscerally surprising as they are visually stunning, including special pieces created in collaboration with students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The exhibit opens Friday, May 8, and runs through July 5. – Doug Freeman
