Exhibition

The exhibition EVERY body, EVERY mind, Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, serves as a reflection point for viewers to consider the country’s progress in creating greater accessibility as well as understanding societal barriers that still exist. Signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, the Americans With Disabilities Act codified the efforts of years of civil rights activists who challenged a system that denied the rights of citizens. By reversing the centuries-long history of exclusion, shifting public policy in 1973, and ultimately changing legislation, advocates continue to fight for greater visibility and accessibility to create a more just and inclusive society for every body and every mind. 

Artwork from the Museum’s permanent collection, archival documents from the University’s Special Collections, artwork by artist Brian Farrell and students from The Henry Viscardi Center, and contemporary artists honor the unique beauty of each individual and explore themes such as leadership in the disability justice movement, legislation, educational models, access to higher education, medical obstacles, representation, inclusion and the role art can play in creating holistic experiences for all.

The Hofstra University Museum of Art’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

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Donald Lee: Photographer Inna Malinovaya
Undated
Archival inkjet print
Courtesy of Heidi Latsky Dance Inc.