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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 holds 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. 

We are currently in the process of developing the Shape Collection - both the artworks it holds and the ways our audience can interact with them - and so this page is likely to be undergoing sustained work. If you have any questions about this process or the collection, please get in touch via the email linked below.

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Kate Murdoch - Bad Head Day

Kate Murdoch - Bad Head Day

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Published: 8th December, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Jack Haslam - Animals of the Caribbean

Jack Haslam - Animals of the Caribbean

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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

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: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Tony Heaton - Gold Lamé

Tony Heaton - Gold Lamé

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Tom Shakespeare - Figure with Meat

Tom Shakespeare - Figure with Meat

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Tom Shakespeare - The Nightmare

Tom Shakespeare - The Nightmare

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Tony Heaton - Shaken Not Stirred

Tony Heaton - Shaken Not Stirred

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Jason Wilsher-Mills - 1995 Disability Discrimination Act

Jason Wilsher-Mills - 1995 Disability Discrimination Act

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Published: 7th December, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Simon Raven - Mental Frame

Simon Raven - Mental Frame

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Published: 25th October, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Caroline Cardus - The Way Ahead

Caroline Cardus - The Way Ahead

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Published: 24th October, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

James Lake - Sitting Without Purpose

James Lake - Sitting Without Purpose

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Published: 23rd September, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Tony Heaton - White on White

Tony Heaton - White on White

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Published: 20th September, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Tom Shakespeare - Dead Christ

Tom Shakespeare - Dead Christ

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Published: 16th September, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Jonathan Rogers - Abstract in Pink, Grey and Black

Jonathan Rogers - Abstract in Pink, Grey and Black

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Published: 10th September, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Alice Dass - Dry Ice on Water

Alice Dass - Dry Ice on Water

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Published: 8th September, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

Sue Austin - Portal

Sue Austin - Portal

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Published: 4th September, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Cochrane

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  • Creatives in crisis: 'a new, previously invisible energy’

    Creatives in crisis: 'a new, previously invisible energy’

    First in the series of conversations with artists in crisis situations, such as war. Introducing a season of interventions led by disabled creatives and their projects, bringing in new voices and perspectives on the theme of conflict.

  • How were they made? 'The making of' Empty When Full...

    How were they made? 'The making of' Empty When Full...

    Take a closer look at how the four artists for our online exhibition Empty When Full made their artwork!

  • 'One of the most important pieces of performance': responding to Welter

    'One of the most important pieces of performance': responding to Welter

    Artist Richard James Hall shares his reflections on Victoria Gray's artwork 'Welter,' supported by Shape late last year.

  • Frequently Asked Questions for Shape Open Application

    Frequently Asked Questions for Shape Open Application

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    Artists' studio spaces in London

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    Breaking the barriers to creative excellence

    Find out about Shape's philosophy, guiding aims and principles

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    How to Put On an Accessible Exhibition

  • Shape Open 2017 - Power: The Politics of Disability

    Shape Open 2017 - Power: The Politics of Disability

    The Shape Open 2017 exhibition – 'Power: The Politics of Disability' - will take place in East London from 19 January to 2 February.

  • Shape Open 2018: Collective Influence

    Shape Open 2018: Collective Influence

    The 2018 Shape Open exhibition – 'Collective Influence' – takes place in East London from 22 March to 5 April

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    Disability Equality Training

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    How to get an exhibition

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    Finding a studio space in London

  • Apply to take part in the Shape Open 2022!

    Apply to take part in the Shape Open 2022!

    Applications are open to be part of our upcoming Shape Open exhibition!

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