Blog - Survivor Arts
Pimp My Unicorn!
June 10, 2019 - by Vince LawsWith Norwich Pride only 50 days away, it is sad to report that the annual Pride Without Prejudice art show has had to be cancelled due to a lack of bookings. Dismayed at this news I have booked the whole of St Margaret’s Church of Art on St Benedict’s Street in ...
red tape … saving lives since … ?
May 23, 2019 - by Gobscuresomething mary left behind in manchester recently – she is leaving them where she can – she doesn't respect property!
Hidden Stories: a free graphic novel that aims to banish loneliness among people living with invisible conditions
May 15, 2019 - by Root ExperiencePublished by Brighton-based arts charity Root Experience, Hidden Stories is the result of months of creative workshops, where participants from across the south of England explored and shared the challenges of their day-to-day lives through storytelling, visual arts and soundscapes. Millions of people worldwide are affected daily by health conditions whose ...
Scamp – the radical dog artist
April 27, 2019 - by Dolly SenHello my name is Scamp Ratticus Rose, dog and artistic collaborator of Dolly Sen. She used to have another artist dog Lux but Lux was a sculptor and I am a radical performance artist. I am only a 6 month old pup but I can see bullshit in society ...
The Art of Grief
April 3, 2019 - by Dolly SenMy dad died a couple of weeks ago. I did cry but I wasn’t sure what I was crying for. There is a saying that ‘grief is love unfinished’, but for some grief is love not yet begun. I have written on DAO before about my relationship with my ...
Aidan Moesby: blossoming in the rain
April 1, 2019 - by Trish WheatleyBeing able to support an artist through the development of an idea to make it a workable project is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my work. We set up the artist development sessions and associate artist programme to formalise this type of support from within Disability Arts Online ...
Ten Years of Disabled- and Skint-Led Queer & Trans Art in Scotland: An alternative LGBTQI+ History
February 22, 2019 - by Sandra AllandTen years ago today, on 22nd February, 2009, I was part of the first ever Cachín Cachán Cachunga! As long-time curator of CCC's cabarets, art exhibitions and community events, I want to share a brief-ish history of the many milestones this anniversary celebrates. I'll also explain why ...
axe-throwing as a first date
January 23, 2019 - by Gobscurefor couple of years we've been screengrabbing and layering and commenting; as a result there are now 30 final posters online now (piers and sausage rolls and army recruitment ads in the final one) online To see more go to: www.flickr.com/photos/joey1981/albums/72157705579749464 – our faves still donald's husband coming out against trump ...
Please don’t think I’m mad
January 17, 2019 - by Wendy YoungPlease don't think I'm mad That my eyes are staring it's just that i want to hear everything you say scared of distraction if i don't look at you - my mind wanders - i don't want you to think i'm unaware i value your time listening - talking i need to look into your eyes i know it's embarrassing - ...