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In the last few years, Shape has raised its international profile and reach considerably through a variety of artistic and learning engagements with overseas partners.  Working closely with the British Council, who have made a significant investment in Unlimited, the artist commissioning programme we are proud to deliver in partnership with Artsadmin, we have led on conference events, exhibitions, access consultancy and training in regions as diverse as Asia, Central America, Europe and the Middle East.  If you would like further information about this work, or to get in touch with one of our team, please call 0207 424 7330 or email [email protected].

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Banner image: paintings by Rachel Gadsden at the Ilham exhibition at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar

Shape's CEO David Hevey visits Frieze New York

Shape's CEO David Hevey visits Frieze New York

In May 2017, as one of his first engagements as the new Shape Arts CEO and Artistic Director, David Hevey was at Frieze Art Fair in New York. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2017

Updated: 20th September, 2017

Author: Marcus Gordon

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Shape takes the Disability Arts Movement to Mexico City

Shape takes the Disability Arts Movement to Mexico City

Shape's Georgia Macqueen Black talks about speaking at the British Council Mexico’s Arts and Disability conference Read more

Published: 15th September, 2017

Updated: 20th September, 2017

Author: Marcus Gordon

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'Ilham' – finding inspiration in Qatar

'Ilham' – finding inspiration in Qatar

An artist residency supported by Shape has resulted in an exhibition exploring disability, Islamic art, and the relationships between the two. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2017

Updated: 20th September, 2017

Author: Marcus Gordon

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