self-taught art

The Story Of An Artist With Down Syndrome Who Never Spoke A Word

Judith Scott's twin sister Joyce tells her story.
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The Story Of Lady Shalimar, A Self-Taught Artist Who Started Drawing At 70

This outsider artist lived with agoraphobia, but performed around the world through her art.
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Artists With Developmental Disabilities Explore The Meaning Of Femininity

At LAND Gallery, artists depict women from history, pop culture, television and memory in visual languages all their own.
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After 25 Years In Prison, Artist Etches Memories Onto Eggshells

Inside the incredible life and work of outsider artist Gil Batle.
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What's In A Name? Specifically, The Name 'Outsider Art'

Is the term empowering, marginalizing, or none of the above?
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6 Self-Taught Women Artists You Should Know

These are the spirited women who communicate the unspeakable.
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For Artists With Developmental Disabilities, Dance Provides An Outlet And Inspiration

Who doesn't love a good dance party?
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Artists With Disabilities Explore The Far-Reaching Potential Of Visual Expression

Never underestimate the power of the many worlds inside your imagination.
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Jim Crow-Era Folk Artist Captures The Haunting Ways We Envision Death

James "Son Ford" Thomas creates mangled visions of our rotting bones, the kind that populate children's nightmares.
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