care for a body

where art meets activism; disability justice in care

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Care for a body examines disability rights within the UK (and globally), centred around the increasingly oppressive system of government that prioritises capital over people, endangering the lives of people with disabilities by implementing austerity measures that severely decrease their quality of life. This exhibition aims to bridge understanding by creating a conversation that pushes for lasting change to support those with disabilities and better their quality of life.

Championing disabled artists will serve to highlight the structural inequalities disabled people face in their day-to-day lives, raising awareness of issues otherwise unknown or disregarded by the general public. The overarching objective of this exhibition is to alter public perception around disability rights, creating a community space, a system of support that directly combats the individualist nature of our society.

Jo, Hyein. (2023). Untitled, [pencil on paper].

Modi, Ravi. (2023). A Boy Who Lost an Eye, [bronze casted].

Care for a body ignites in many of us the care and sensitivity we need when looking at illness. The stunning artworks are not only pieces to admire; they are powerful stories and urgent calls to action.

featuring 30 artists

from 15 countries

They lead us to a deeper appreciation for what it means to be unwell, but with a shared commitment to help those who are suffering and aid in platforming their experiences and needs. Health equity is critical; our communities have countless suffering in silence, from chronic illness to mental health struggles, including our own.

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Enya EP

Curatorial Statement

Disabled people are one of the most oppressed groups within the UK. According to the report ‘Time to Think Again’, 42% of families that rely on disability benefits are in poverty. The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities stated that the UK was in ‘grave violation’ of the UN convention due to austerity measures that severely affected social care, housing, and disability benefits, namely Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). A coalition of organisations formed by disabled communities highlighted that austerity measures are already responsible for tens of thousands of deaths by forcing disabled people into poverty, with little access to support or employment.

Art as a form of political activism has worked to champion disability rights in the past, most notably by the Disabled Arts Movement that led to the implementation of what is now known as the Equality Act in the UK. By showcasing disabled artists in an online group exhibition and then featuring a selection in a physical space, accompanied by an open mic night, we aim to counter the demonisation of disabled people, platforming their voices and advocating for community based, people centred reform for disabled people in the UK and around the world.

Enya Esteban Prince passionately explores the intricacies of daily life and the human psyche, focusing on women's experiences. She is a Spanish-British artist who highlights the complexity of the human experience in her work. As the curator, Enya's role deeply resonates with the exhibition's exploration of identity, belonging, struggles, and representation.

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Birnbaum, Helen. (2025). Unravelling Figure 1 [ceramic stoneware].

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