Ruth’s Table is pleased to present Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture. The exhibition is a continuation of The Art of Disability Culture exhibition hosted at RT last year and aims to keep the conversation going by bringing together voices and perspectives across generations. 

Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture is an invitation to engage with the work of ten artists who identify as having a disability and expand our understanding of the disability community. At the heart of this exhibition is a celebration of the diverse, personal, and infinitely varied “disability experience”, whether visible or invisible. 

One in four people have a disability or will acquire one through age, and although we have some important legal protections, prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion persist. The Bay Area is a fertile home to many organizations and individuals who continue to forward disability rights and disability justice, and artists are an integral part of this strong and expanding ecosystem. 

Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture centers upon their creativity, vulnerability, and unique perspectives, and aims to create a safe space to reflect and experience the humanity of others. 

We invite you to spend time with the artwork and leave with a new insight into the power of disability culture to strengthen our communities through the practices of interdependence, accessibility, and inclusion.

ruth’s table | inclusive art center

Ruth’s Table is a valued ally in the work of inclusion and participation for individuals with disabilities of all ages and is proud to showcase organizations and artists whose work continues to challenge us.

Opening Night Celebration
Thur, April 27 | 6-8pm
Ruth’s Table Gallery



Exhibition Dates
April 27 - June 23, 2023
Ruth’s Table Gallery

Press Release →

EXHIBITION PREVIEW

ARTISTs in the exhibition

AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS

The exhibition includes visual descriptions of each artwork, available in written and audio formats. Audio descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels.

BRAILLE and large font

A comprehensive Braille guide with labels and audio description texts is available for Deaf/Blind and visually impaired visitors. Exhibition materials are also available in large print.

ASL interpretation

All exhibition-related events have American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, live captioning, and online components.

SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

In conjunction with the first installment of the exhibition, artist Anthony Tusler has compiled a playlist of tracks that feature Disability Songs, Singers, or Songwriters. 

Listen to the playlist on Spotify while exploring the exhibition online →

ARTWORK IMAGE

Susan Janow, Untitled (SJ 336), 2013. Ink on paper. 15” x 22.5. Courtesy of the artist and Creative Growth.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture is a continuation of the one hosted at RT in Spring 2022, organized in partnership with the Palo Alto Art Center and curator Fran Osborne, and aims to keep the conversation going. Grateful thanks to all the artists and partners for making this exhibition possible.

press

The Art of Disability Culture: First Installment | Spring 2022

SF CHRONICLE | THE DATEBOOK | MARCH 2022

“7 Bay Area Art Exhibitions Not to Miss This Spring”

SF Chronicle | March 2022

“The Art of Disability Culture' comes to Ruth's Table in San Francisco”