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This Artist Draws Detailed Cityscapes Entirely From Memory

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Stephen Wiltshire is an artist who was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. Though he had difficulty verbally communicating, he loved to draw—and had a remarkable and powerful memory for what he saw. Stephen has turned this into a career as an architectural artist, with the extraordinary ability to recreate cityscapes in incredible detail entirely from memory. His talents have taken him all over the world, and his beautiful work is as impressive as his talents. Welcome to Great Big Story’s Amazing Humans: Our celebration of the outliers, dreamers, and everyday heroes who remind us just how extraordinary life can be. Here, we share true stories and real-life biographies that capture the weird, wonderful, and everything in between. These often untold stories sit at the heart of our DNA, portraits of creativity, courage, and curiosity in all their forms. From quiet change makers to joyful eccentrics, each film is a glimpse into what makes us beautifully complex and deeply human. Join us and meet the people who make the world a little more remarkable. And if you know someone who should be featured on the series, we'd love to hear, get in touch