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'Blanco, casi negro': A Collective Exhibition of Tactile Art at Museo Tiflológico

This unique exhibition showcased diverse paintings, sculptures, and photographs by blind and visually impaired artists.

The Museo Tiflológico proudly presented 'Blanco, casi negro', an impactful collective exhibition. This unique show highlighted tactile works from its collection, created by talented blind and visually impaired artists. Visitors engaged directly with a range of art forms, including vivid paintings, compelling sculptures, and evocative photographs, fostering an experience of art through touch.

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Exhibition summary

The Museo Tiflológico presents ‘Blanco, casi negro’, a collective exhibition showcasing tactile works by blind and visually impaired artists. The show featured paintings, sculptures, and photographs from the museum's collection, allowing visitors to engage with the art through touch.

Curatorial context

The Museo Tiflológico inaugurated the exhibition ‘Blanco, casi negro’, a collective display of art created by blind and visually impaired artists. This exhibition brought together 13 works, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, all drawn from the museum's own collection. A key feature of the exhibition was its tactile nature, allowing visitors to touch and experience the art directly. The featured artists included Rosa Garriga, Eduardo Matute ‘Dudu’, Rafael Arias, and Simeón Peña ‘Malatesta’ for paintings; Marcelo Bilevich, Carme Ollé, and Juan Torre for photography; and Andrés Clariana, Daniel Calvo, César Delgado, José María Prieto Lago, Vivencio Moro, and Miguel Detrell for sculptures, all of whom are artists who are blind or have severe visual impairments.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition was open for visitors, and the provided text indicates that all works could be touched, suggesting an emphasis on direct visitor engagement rather than specific ticketing details being present for this past exhibition. Further ticketing information is not available on this page.

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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Dec 11, 2014
Artist line / attribution
This collective exhibition featured works by blind and visually impaired artists including Rosa Garriga, Eduardo Matute ‘Dudu’, Rafael Arias, Simeón Peña ‘Malatesta’ (paintings); Marcelo Bilevich, Carme Ollé, and Juan Torre (photographs); and Andrés Clariana, Daniel Calvo, César Delgado, José María Prieto Lago, Vivencio Moro, and Miguel Detrell (sculptures).
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