For this Node Talk and Q&A, curator and artist Sean Lee gives insights into the visionary aspects of accessible curatorial practices. Lee goes beyond presenting best practice approaches for accessibility to look at the subversive, innovative and exciting possibilities of an accessible curatorial approach.

Exploring the notion of disability arts as the ‘last avant-garde’ movement, as coined by Turner Prize-nominated artist Yinka Shonibare, Lee advocates for a pivotal shift in our understanding of the relationship between art and disability.

During the talk, Lee will discuss how accessible curatorial practices within the art world can break with a system that places value on people's bodies and minds, as well as disrupt socially-constructed ideas of normativity, intelligence, excellence, and productivity.

Closed captions will be provided live. A transcript of the captions will also be available as a download for the recorded version of this Node Talk.

Node Talks is a series of conversations that explore potential paths for future curatorial practices. Each talk will present inspiring art professionals who develop projects that have political, social or environmental impact.Join live or follow a recording. You set the price!