Founded by Kate Davey (PhD), KDOA shines a light on the work of artists who exist outside the traditional structures of the art world, whose creativity is powerful, urgent, and deserving of serious attention.
‘Outsider art’ isn’t just a category; it’s a challenge to the art world’s definitions of value, visibility, and inclusion. This blog is dedicated to untangling that challenge through showcases, reviews, guest contributions and critical reflections. KDOA asks the hard questions: Why is outsider art still seen as ‘other’? What would a truly inclusive art world look like?
You’ll also find posts reflecting on my own research, where I have more recently been exploring how labels, institutions and funding models can inadvertently keep artists on the margins, and what needs to shift to create real structural and cultural change.
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