Subject: Invitation to "The View From Here" exhibition of photographs by the visually impaired at Worli Mumbai during the Joy of Giving Week from Oct 2-8, 10am to 7pm on all days
Beyond Sight Foundation cordially invites you to the opening of THE VIEW FROM HERE, a unique exhibition of photographs by the visually impaired at Gallery Art & Soul 1 Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli, Mumbai (Opp: The Nehru Center, end of Poonam Chambers) on Sunday 2nd October at 6pm (continues until 9pm) The View From Here occupies the ground zero of photography, a subject full of paradox and revelation. It is a collection of photographs taken by the visually impaired who were trained in photography under the Blind With Camera project between 2006 and 2010. The Blind with Camera project is the first of its kind in India. Since 2006, photographs coming out of the project have been exhibited in several mainstream art galleries across India and abroad. This exhibition is not just about the photographs, it also offers engaging sensitization events that provides emotional, intellectual and sensory “inclusion” of both visually impaired and sighted visitors. When you visit, visually impaired photographers will take you around the show and they will share their unique process of creation, their feelings and explain how they access the photographs they took. You can get your picture taken by them and you can join the blindfold photography workshop they conduct. You can also watch “Dark Light” a film on international blind photographers and the Iranian film “Seven Blind Female Film makers.” Join us to experience the illuminated world of the visually impaired photographers and support them for equal opportunity and to lead a life of dignity. Exhibition will remain open until Saturday 8th October 2011, from 10am to 7pm on all days. Visually impaired visitors can access and enjoy the photo exhibits through touch and feel raised pictures, Braille and large print footnotes, accessible catalogues, audio description (AD) and assistance from volunteers. Contact: Partho +91-9821474731, par...@blindwithcamera.org, visit www.blindwithcamera.org Supported by Gallery Art & Soul, Kodak India, Audio Compass, TimeOut India, Red FM and UnLTD India Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
