Shannon Finnegan: Lone Proponent of Wall-to-Wall Carpet

February 9 - August 23, 2020

Shannon Finnegan’s work calls attention to ableism, destabilizing it through humour and subtlety.

The Brooklyn-based artist and activist Shannon Finnegan makes compelling work about disability culture and access, often specifically for disabled audiences. Their practice includes drawings, installations, alt-text, performative events and workshops.

This exhibition features portrait drawings and portable murals and debuts new furniture and cushions that make the gallery a more welcoming and comfortable space.

Shannon Finnegan is a Brooklyn-based artist and activist who makes work about accessibility and disability culture. Visit their website.

Curated by

Heather Anderson and Fiona Wright

Artists in the exhibition

Shannon Finnegan

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Shannon Finnegan’s furniture was produced by the School of Industrial Design and the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism at Carleton University.

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Shannon Finnegan: Lone Proponent of Wall-to-Wall Carpet

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