Canon's Photos That Blind People Can See To Be Showcased in Africa—How Is This Possible?

By Giuliano De Leon

May 27, 2024 01:34 PM EDT

Camera maker Canon will soon show its photos that blind people can see in Africa. The Japanese multinational corporation will debut its "World Unseen" photography exhibition at the GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Morocco. Canon announced that the showcase will start on May 29 and end on May 31.

Canon's Photos That Blind People Can See To Be Showcased in Africa—How Is This Possible?
A general view of atmosphere as celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson talks with guests at Red Rooster for Canon's THE BIG MOMENT with Marcus Samuelsson with the world's smallest and lightest DSLR on December 10, 2013 in New York City.
(Photo : Brian Ach/Getty Images for Canon)

Canon's Photos That Blind People Can See To Be Showcased

Pulse's latest report states that the "World Unseen" was already launched at Somerset House in London last April. The one in Africa will be the exhibition's first introduction to African audiences.

This is a big deal for the African community since it has over 2 billion people are blind or have other forms of visual impairment. The camera maker invites those in Africa who are blind, partially sighted, or sighted to attend the "World Unseen" exhibition.

Canon stated that world-renowned photographers took the unique images showcased in the exhibition. Some of them are the following:

  • Multi-award-winning South African photojournalist Brent Stirton
  • Fashion photographer Heidi Rondak
  • Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Muhammed Muheisen
  • Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado
  • Sports photographer Samo Vidic
  • Nigerian photojournalist Yagazie Emezi

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How Canon Made It Possible

Peta Pixel reported that the "World Unseen" images will include inclusive elements, such as audio descriptions, soundscapes, braille, and elevated prints.

Blind people can see these photos, thanks to Canon's PRISMAelevate XL software and Arizona printer series. Using these technologies, the "World Unseen" photos can bring a tactile experience that would help visitors connect with them.

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