Explore Illness Through Art
Discover how modern and contemporary artists express the experience of illness and disability through their work. This exhibition brings together unique perspectives on a universal human experience.
Visitors to the exhibition will see a range of artworks, including sculptures, gestures, and mark-making, all of which explore the theme of illness and disability through the artists' lived experiences.
What kind of art can I expect to see? The exhibition features modern and contemporary artists who use various mediums to express their experiences of illness and disability, from sculpture to gesture and mark-making, often in response to key themes from Virginia Woolf's essay 'On Being Ill'.
Who is behind this exhibition? The exhibition is hosted at Charleston in Lewes, and is connected to Virginia Woolf's own experiences of illness, which were influenced by her life in nearby Rodmell and her relationship with her sister Vanessa Bell.
Why should I attend this exhibition? The exhibition runs from Wednesday, 4 November 2026, until Monday, 12 April 2027, at Charleston in Lewes, and tickets or details are available with the button beside this article, offering a chance to explore what it means to have, care for, and value bodies and minds with different needs.
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