“I first became acquainted with her activism at this year’s Outsider Art Fair, which left an indelible impression on me” | philadelphia

An article by Liam Otero about the ‘LOOK EVERYWHERE’ show at Atelier Gallery in White Hot Magazine highlighted the show and its opportunity provided for disabled artists. ‘LOOK EVERYWHERE’ showcased 33 artists working from 30 progressive art studios across the United States. Curated by Jennifer Gilbert, it showcased well-known disabled and neurodivergent artists alongside smaller studios and emerging artists. The article itself is about the current wider art scene in Philadelphia, but it was wonderful to see a mention of this exhibition within it, so thank you to Liam.

“Further away on N. 31st Street, there was a wonderfully inspiring show that focused on works by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, LOOK EVERYWHERE. UK-based curator Jennifer Gilbert is one of the foremost curatorial advocates who is expanding opportunities for disabled artists to showcase their art in galleries, museums, and fairs; I first became acquainted with her activism at this year’s Outsider Art Fair, which left an indelible impression on me. When I found out her exhibition coincided with my visit, I set aside time to view this magnificent exhibition, which contained everything from John Behnke’s astonishing world-building illustrations (Project Onward, Chicago) and Shelly Radinsky’s humorous animal portraits (Artists First, St. Louis), to Michael Angelo Mangino’s word-based paintings (Studio Route 29, Frenchtown, New Jersey) and Charmette Young’s temptatingly tactile embroidered canvases (VaultArt Studio, Pittsburgh).”