One of the most common warnings in the art world is “DON’T TOUCH.” Many of us have been cautioned—or even hissed at—by a vigilant guard in a gallery or museum, firmly reminding us not to touch the artworks on display. While this rule is essential for protecting the pieces, it often sharpens our sense of sight while leaving our sense of touch unfulfilled.

Israeli visual artist and painter Roy Nachum (b. 1979), a graduate of Cooper Union in New York and the Bezalel Academy in Israel, challenges this paradigm. Nachum believes that art should be accessible to everyone, including the visually impaired. His recent body of work, “BLIND,” merges painting with Braille, creating a multisensory experience.

The inspiration to incorporate Braille into his art came a few years ago during a chance encounter with Braille signage at a museum exhibition. This moment prompted him to explore innovative ways for the blind to engage with visual art. Prior to this, Nachum’s signature technique involved meticulously painted pixels—tiny, detailed micro-worlds that coalesce to form the pattern of a single reality or dream.

Many of his pixelized oil paintings on canvas are deeply rooted in his imagination, drawing from what he calls his brain’s “hard disk.” This approach has earned him the moniker of a “digital painter,” blending traditional techniques with a contemporary perspective.