The burden of responsibility as an activist

Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure and collaboration as pathways to greater inclusion.
[This is archived content and may not display in the originally intended format.]

Protest is the right of all artists. Photo by Oladimeji Odunsi on Unsplash

It is unclear just how many artists with disabilities identify themselves as activists in Australia, but many would argue that the very act of going about their daily lives and making work as professional artists living with disability, is a statement of defiance and advocacy.

Unlock Padlock Icon

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina