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Evgen Bavcar: Blind Photographer of Absolute Black

artist · 2026-04-23

Evgen Bavcar, born in 1946 in Slovenia, lost his sight in 1957 after two accidents. Despite his blindness, he creates powerful photographic works that challenge perception and aesthetics. In an interview with Michel Ellenberger, Bavcar discusses his mental images and creative process.

Key facts

  • Evgen Bavcar was born in 1946 in Slovenia.
  • He lost his sight in 1957 due to two accidents.
  • Bavcar is a photographer who creates images despite being blind.
  • His work involves strong images and a radical aesthetic experience.
  • Michel Ellenberger interviewed Bavcar about his mental images and methods.
  • The interview was published in artpress in January 1991.

Entities

Artists

  • Evgen Bavcar

Institutions

  • artpress

Locations

  • Slovenia

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