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  1. About Shape
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Shape Collection

Shape is proud to hold one of the UK’s most important collections of artwork by disabled artists.

This expanding collection currently holds 20 works on long term or permanent loan including sculptural pieces by the late Adam Reynolds, and the Incarnate photographic series by Tom Shakespeare. Other artists include Jason Wilsher-Mills, Caroline Cardus, James Lake and Tony Heaton OBE. 

Work is available to loan on request. If you have any queries about the Shape Collection please contact [email protected] or call our office on 0207 424 7330.

Shape Collection: Kate Murdoch - Bad Head Day

Shape Collection: Kate Murdoch - Bad Head Day

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Published: 8th December, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Jack Haslam - Animals of the Caribbean

Shape Collection: Jack Haslam - Animals of the Caribbean

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 29th January, 2018

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Christopher Sacre - See what this man gave birth to after using 2000 condoms in 22 days

Shape Collection: Christopher Sacre - See what this man gave birth to after using 2000 condoms in 22 days

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Tony Heaton - Gold Lamé

Shape Collection: Tony Heaton - Gold Lamé

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Tom Shakespeare - Figure with Meat

Shape Collection: Tom Shakespeare - Figure with Meat

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 31st October, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Tom Shakespeare - The Nightmare

Shape Collection: Tom Shakespeare - The Nightmare

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 31st October, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Tony Heaton - Shaken Not Stirred

Shape Collection: Tony Heaton - Shaken Not Stirred

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Jason Wilsher-Mills - 1995 Disability Discrimination Act

Shape Collection: Jason Wilsher-Mills - 1995 Disability Discrimination Act

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 15th May, 2018

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Simon Raven - Mental Frame

Shape Collection: Simon Raven - Mental Frame

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Published: 25th October, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Caroline Cardus - The Way Ahead

Shape Collection: Caroline Cardus - The Way Ahead

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Published: 24th October, 2016

Updated: 28th June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: James Lake - Sitting Without Purpose

Shape Collection: James Lake - Sitting Without Purpose

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Published: 23rd September, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Tony Heaton - White on White

Shape Collection: Tony Heaton - White on White

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Published: 20th September, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Tom Shakespeare - Dead Christ

Shape Collection: Tom Shakespeare - Dead Christ

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Published: 16th September, 2016

Updated: 31st October, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Jonathan Rogers - Abstract in Pink, Grey and Black

Shape Collection: Jonathan Rogers - Abstract in Pink, Grey and Black

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Published: 10th September, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Alice Dass - Dry Ice on Water

Shape Collection: Alice Dass - Dry Ice on Water

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Published: 8th September, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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Shape Collection: Sue Austin - Portal

Shape Collection: Sue Austin - Portal

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Published: 4th September, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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