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Retrospective Exhibition: The Unique Visions of ONCE Affiliated Photographers at Museo Tiflológico

This collective display celebrated the artistic achievements of photographers with severe visual impairments.

This powerful collective exhibition at Museo Tiflológico, "Retrospectiva de fotógrafos afiliados a la ONCE," showcased the talent of six artists. It highlighted how visual art and visual disability are not mutually exclusive concepts, featuring 12 unique photographs. The display offered a profound look into diverse perspectives and creative expressions in contemporary photography.

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Exhibition summary

This collective exhibition at the Museo Tiflológico celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ONCE by showcasing the work of six photographers with severe visual impairments. The display featured 12 photographs demonstrating that visual art and visual disability are not mutually exclusive.

Curatorial context

The Museo Tiflológico, as part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, presented 'Retrospectiva de fotógrafos afiliados a la ONCE,' a powerful collective exhibition designed to highlight the artistic achievements of photographers with significant visual impairments. The exhibition featured 12 photographs, demonstrating that the art of photography and visual disability are not in opposition. It brought together six photographers from various regions, including Catalonia, Argentina, Madrid, La Rioja, and Euskadi, who, despite their visual challenges, have honed their skills behind the camera to capture and convey their unique perspectives on reality. The participating artists, including Carme Ollé i Coderch, Marcelo Bilevich, José Julio Flores, Gregorio Martínez, Juan Torre, and Chon Mayoral, each brought their distinct styles and approaches to the exhibition. Their works, ranging from digital to analog photography and even tactile relief prints, showcased diverse techniques and subjects, proving that visual impairment does not limit creative expression. The exhibition served as a testament to their passion and talent, pushing the boundaries of traditional photography and embracing new technologies and methodologies to continue their artistic journeys.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition was a past event and specific ticketing information is not available on the page. Visitors were able to view the collection at the Museo Tiflológico of the ONCE.

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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 26, 2017 – Mar 18, 2017
Artist line / attribution
This exhibition featured the work of six photographers affiliated with ONCE: Carme Ollé i Coderch, Marcelo Bilevich, José Julio Flores, Gregorio Martínez, Juan Torre, and Chon Mayoral. Their diverse photographic works explore themes from nature and urban scenes to abstract concepts and personal portraits.
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