'Mainstream’: a topsy-turvy notion at the best of times
The apparent inability of neurotypical culture to understand autistic culture on its own terms and view people with complex needs as equals, comes across as thinly veiled contempt, says Sonia Boué.
So Adrian Searle has written a review in the Guardian newspaper about the Jarman award 2020.
Yesterday I made the mistake of logging onto Twitter on my lunch break, to find that Adrian – a writer I have admired – finds the Project Art Works film documentary Illuminating the Wilderness problematic.
For those who don’t know, Project Art Works is a visual art organisation based in Hastings working with people with complex needs. In the spirit of the Turner Prize, this year the Jarman award has been shared. It’s a milestone in propelling autistic people’s lived experience into ‘mainstream’ success with Project Art Works beautiful film.
So Adrian Searle has written a review in the Guardian newspaper about the Jarman award 2020.
Yesterday I made the mistake of logging onto Twitter on my lunch break, to find that Adrian – a writer I have admired – finds the Project Art Works film documentary Illuminating the Wilderness problematic.
For those who don’t know, Project Art Works is a visual art organisation based in Hastings working with people with complex needs. In the spirit of the Turner Prize, this year the Jarman award has been shared. It’s a milestone in propelling autistic people’s lived experience into ‘mainstream’ success with Project Art Works beautiful film.
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