From Frida Kahlo to Stevie Wonder – 11 Stories of People Who Changed the World

This inspiring journey through captivating video inserts, stunning 3D projections and four interactive installations honours the lives of 11 extraordinary individuals who, despite living with physical or sensory disabilities, have transformed the world through their creativity, vision, and determination.

“Art with Disabilities” is a fully accessible revolutionary exhibition designed by Polina Gerasimova, that not  only explores the profound achievements of artists, musicians, athletes, and scientists but is also a call to expand our own consciousness. Through immersive storytelling, cutting-edge digital displays, and four interactive installations, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with the world as these incredible individuals do – through a unique sensory experience. This immersive and interactive digital art exhibition is fully adapted for people with disabilities, featuring subtitles, audio guides, booklets in Braille and a vest speciallydesigned with the latest technology for people with hearing impairments.

• Frida Kahlo – Mexican painter whose physical pain inspired iconic self-portraits
• Stevie Wonder – Legendary musician who revolutionized soul and funk despite being blind from birth
• Yayoi Kusama – A groundbreaking contemporary artist who channels her mental health struggles into mesmerizing works
• Ludwig van Beethoven – Composer who created some of his most famous symphonies while completely deaf
• Vincent van Gogh – Renowned post-impressionist painter who channelled his mental health struggles into iconic masterpieces, leaving an indelible mark on the art world
• Helen Keller – An author and activist who broke barriers for the blind and deaf communities
• Ray Charles – Pioneering soul musician who shattered barriers as a blind African American artist and became an icon of the music industry
• Louis Braille – The brilliant inventor of the Braille system, transforming communication and accessibility for the visually impaired
• Stephen Hawking – Renowned astrophysicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to unravel the mysteries of the universe
• Erik Weihenmayer – The first blind climber to conquer Mount Everest, inspiring adventurers around the world with his remarkable feats
• Bethany Hamilton – Professional surfer who bravely resumed her career after losing an arm in a shark attack, proving resilience in the face of adversity

The 4 interactive installations provide deep insight into how people with disabilities perceive the world. Visitors are invited to challenge their minds by engaging their senses in unconventional ways by exploring Braille writing, hearing music through vibrations, communicating through hand-in-hand signs and relying on the senses of taste, sent, and touch. This part of the exhibition demonstrates how people with disabilities can inspire us to expand the limits of our own sensory experiences.

A digital art experience fully adapted for people with disabilities.