Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer - Accessibility & Exhibition Guide

We want everyone to be able to enjoy our exhibitions, our newest exhibition Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer is an immersive experience exploring dance, design, art, fashion and music. It is the first major exhibition on Michael Clark and is curated and organised by Barbican, London.

• Some pieces of film in this exhibition make reference to, and explore, themes of suicide, addiction and sexual identity. Content and trigger warnings accompany appropriate material.
• There are visitor assistants stationed outside and within the exhibition, should you wish to ask them any questions, use an alternative through route or need further assistance.

• We have large print label guides available inside the exhibition. These are also available online to view digitally on your own device.
• There are a number of pieces of film in this exhibition, all narrative in the film is subtitled.

• There are benches and stools throughout this exhibition, some have a back and an armrest. There are also stools available to carry around the exhibition.
• Some objects are shown in large vertical cases. There is one case where its contents is lying flat. There is 800mm clearance underneath the case for wheelchair access.
• If your wheelchair or mobility device is 75cm or wider, some areas of the exhibition may be hard to navigate.

• This exhibition has varying light levels from room to room.
• The first room of this exhibition is dark and immersive and features nine large screens at varying heights. There is a bench to the side of this room.
• One room has black and white chequered walls and floor.
• There is a section featuring a dark room playing a film, the room creates very loud, pulsating sensations. There is a bench in the centre and there is a warning as you approach the room. It is not a through route to the rest of the exhibition.
• We offer sensory friendly days where you can visit the museum free from crowds. These events are suitable for anyone who needs a quieter environment to get the most out of their visit (such as those with autism spectrum conditions, sensory processing differences or PMLD).

Please contact access@vandadundee.org or give us a call on 01382 411611 if you have any additional queries.

You'll find a range of access provisions available at the museum, find out more here.