People's Postcode Lottery Sponsors Emmerdale (2021) - Colin Lievens

As part of the Shape Open 2021 - All Bound Together? - we commissioned Colin Lievens to create this new work.

Check out a new textile work from Colin Lievens

Shape Open 2021

The Shape Open 2021, 'All Bound Together?' exhibited critical perspectives on community and isolation from disabled and marginalised creatives as we emerged from lockdown. Read more

Colin Lievens

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Shaken Not Stirred was an iconic piece of political performance art by Shape's Chair Tony Heaton OBE
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Watch the premiere of Davinia-Ann Robinson's latest film!

Commissioned as part of our 2024 Adam Reynolds Award shortlist programme, watch Between Body and Clay now.

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Open call for UK-based disabled artists!

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Explore 'How to Get an Exhibition' by The White Pube

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