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• Turkish artist Esref Armagan is often referred to as "The Blind Painter," because he has been sightless since birth. Armagan's works have been shown in exhibitions in Turkey, New York, Holland and the Czech Republic.Official Site: Esref Armagan Biography Anatolia: Esref Armagan: Lively Colors of a Dark World (2006)

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  1. Born: ca. 1954New Scientist: Senses special: The art of seeing without sight (January 25, 2005)
  2. Birthplace: Istanbul, TurkeyNew Scientist: Senses special: The art of seeing without sight (January 25, 2005)
  3. Armnagan has been blind since birthOfficial Site: Esref Armagan Biography
  4. Taught himself to write and paint; has never had formal trainingOfficial Site: Esref Armagan Biography
  5. Began drawing using a pencil and paper at six years old; began painting when he was 18New Scientist: Senses special: The art of seeing without sight (January 25, 2005)
  6. Can draw and paint in three dimensions; draws in perspectiveDiscovery HD: Esref Armagan - "The Blind Painter"
  7. Armagan works primarily with oil paints; uses his hands as brushesOfficial Site: Esref Armagan Biography Anatolia: Esref Armagan: Lively Colors of a Dark World (2006)
  8. Armagan's unique abilities have been studied by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard UniversityDiscovery HD: Esref Armagan - "The Blind Painter" New Scientist: Senses special: The art of seeing without sight (January 25, 2005)
  9. Armagan is married with two childrenOfficial Site: Esref Armagan Biography

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