An exhibition in Italy shows the works of 13 artists with intellectual disabilities

Last week, the Italian city of Turin held the World Winter Games Special Olympic 2025, which was welcomed Athletes in intellectual disabilities In more than 100 different countries to compete in the world environment.

But the spirit that adds is not limited to the game. In Fondasion Sandretto Rebadenko, parallel to the games, Contemporary Established by Collector Patrisia Sandretto Rebadenko in 1995 Creativity, adding and self -expression.

13 artists in intellectual disabilities

The exhibition illustrates extraordinary skills, entitled ‘when the approaches are shaped’ 13 artists in intellectual disabilities From Martin and Rebecca Eisenberg collection.

Eisenberg, long -term guardians Artists in the disadvantagesThey have dedicated their collection to multiply voices in the art world. Along with the valuable New York Commissioner Matthew Higgs, they have collected a task They challenge ideas And celebrate the uniqueness.

A set of incredible paintings

“For many years, Eisenberg has been a collector of incredibly contemporary paintings in New York. They have a daughter Jessey, who has difficulty learning, and is very involved with the commissioners who started about twenty years ago Seek artists with similar challenges“Higgs explained to the beginning of the exhibition ‘Euro -Culture’.

He added: “Over time, they have created an exceptional set of these works, which have collected these pieces, but have been actively promoting them and donated to important companies.” The artists presented here are also mentioned San Francisco Modern Arts MuseumHe Modern Arts Museum in New York And many famous companies.

There are a variety of intellectual and developmental disadvantages such as artists of the exhibition AutoportoOvarian Schizophrenia And cognitive defectsEach establishs its art production.

“One of the main features of Its diversity of the neuroticized communityLike any other community. Each artist has their own techniques, themes, art focus, preferred size and choice of materials. Often, they are completely a technique and creative process that develops over time, ”Higgs explains.

Spectacular and confused summary

Autistic artist Don Miller with communications issues is repeatedly creating power. Her task presents a variety of words, letters, names and numbers, which is an exaggerated Confused but attractive abbreviation Jackson remembers the style of the polite. The exhibition ‘when the approaches are shaped’ shows their three wonderful works.

Similarly, the practice of Nena Kalu is based on Repetition. Since 1999 it is part of ActionPace, the London Support System, and its large -scale facilities have been obtained for artists with learning difficulties International recognition. Many artists of the exhibition have benefited from the rise of places dedicated to art, which is raising and supporting Neurological and intelligent artists.

Kalu’s drawings and paintings are often made of pairs, echoing and completing each other. One of the best works of the exhibition is its Diptigo ‘Drawing 26’Ovarian This illustrates its characteristic approach to creating movement and repetition brands. Provides work Two hypnotic, swollen forms And the Wordex, in the bold yellow background, is created with black, blue and purple colors overlap.

A way to challenge social stories and redefine

For some artists of the exhibition, art is a way to challenge social stories and redefine. The late Derrick Alexis Court, a Schismochetive disorderHe used his creation to explore such problems Black masculinSpirituality and trust. One of the best works of the exhibition is titled ‘Healing of Healing’ (‘Healing Vision’), which shows a divine image with a beard, while the orange light penetration radiation comes out of his eyes. The enthusiastic plants and flowers surround their image, Connects spirituality to the natural world.

There is also a wonderful vibrant job William Scott, Okland Artist Con Autism and schizophrenia Who works in creative development, one of the oldest and the greatest disabled art centers in the world. He described himself as an architect, and his art is deeply rooted in his own life, and his paintings represent actors, musicians and civil rights leaders from his family members and the believers of the church. One of his many works, San Francisco, proposes the ‘Barace Frycco’ (‘Alabado Sea Pirisco’), new surroundings, buildings and social centers.

An exhibition that breaks obstacles in the art world

The exceptional talent of the artists of this exhibition is undeniable. But, in spite of this, the Disabled They are still Are not referred to the lowest in the arts. In a 2023 report appointed by the British Council, it was revealed that 48% of the European art organizations were provided with the works of disabled artists Less than once a year23% never done.

Higgs believes that ‘when the Attitts takes off’ as ‘as exhibitions like’ have a key role when the approaches are in shape Break these obstacles in the art world. “The problem of neuroticism is usually prejudicing and ignorance. A way to overcome them Make your voices and scenes further. Art is a powerful vehicle for its universal attraction.

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“One of the most important aspects of this exhibition is that it tells the history of the champions. Not only from artists, Collectors who supported this job. These collectors worked tirelessly to go to the art world in museums and gallets. They protect this art that ensures that it is worth watching these works, ”Higgs explains.

‘Bhaktan’When approaches take the form‘,’, When the approaches are shaped ‘may be visited until April 27 Sandretto Rebadenko de Duran FoundationIn Italy.