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201817 minGdoc-short

Art History Disability Inclusion

Blindly

201817 minGdoc-short

A group of visually impaired individuals paints self-portraits and landscapes, guided by Polish artist Artur Zmijewski, in a 17-minute film.

Art History Disability Inclusion

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Artur Żmijewski

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A group of visually impaired individuals paints self-portraits and landscapes, guided by Polish artist Artur Zmijewski, in a 17-minute film.

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Artur Zmijewski invites a group of visually impaired individuals to create art in his 2018 documentary, "Blindly." Some participants are congenitally blind, while others lost their sight later in life. They paint self-portraits and landscapes, often seeking guidance from Zmijewski and explaining their artistic choices. The documentary focuses on their creative process, rather than the final artworks, which are abstract and unconventional.

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