This exhibition starts with the question: “what perception of an image would a person gain when they do not see or see very poorly?”. This is a project that seeks to activate an audio reproduction of a work of art in order to facilitate its access by the visually impaired, and in this particular case to facilitate the access to the universe of photography. This proposal for accessing works of art wishes to nurture a greater openness to creativity and rendering it palpable for those unable to see.

A project developed by MEF – Movement for Photographic Expression with the support of PARTIS – Artistic Practices for Social Inclusion.

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  Nuno Silveira / MEF
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Fears and Dreams

A window. Someone, with a blue pumpkin head, is trying to get through the window. When I was little, I was afraid to go to the bathroom at night. When I’d get out of bed and go to the bathroom, I would see the window and imagine this character. This photograph depicts my fear as a child, which I am now portraying.

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  Dora Paula Dinis / MEF
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Freedom

I am very focused on myself. I want to convey how I see things now. This photo contains three moments: one of the past, one of the future, and another of the future. The past is represented by bright colours; the present is me in the photograph, losing my autonomy, self-esteem and joy. The future is me walking, moving forward, with new ideas. Looking towards the future. I like using colour to symbolise hope.

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  Júlia Silvestre / MEF
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Beauty

I used to work in aviation and, for me, the journey always begins at the door of the plane. How I present myself at the door very much contributes to the comfort of the passengers during the trip. That’s why wearing high heels is important; they convey confidence. When I went blind, I couldn’t use heels. I have since (re)learned how to use them with my cane and now I feel like a woman again.

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  Isabel Oliveira / MEF
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Blindness

I wanted to take a picture of my face with cat eyes. I jokingly say that when I get my eye surgery, I want to have cat eyes so that I can see well both in the daytime and at night; so that I can see all the things I no longer can.

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  Ana Maria Lima / MEF
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Memory

I wanted to portray a memory of the past, because the past is more beautiful than the present. I miss the past, when life was more joyous. Back then we didn’t have a camera. This photograph was given to me by a man who was taking photos in the street. Quite the accomplished photographer.