At the turn of the twentieth century, German pedagogue Hans Würtz (1875–1958) assembled a vast collection of disability-related artworks.
More than a cabinet of curiosities, Würtz’s ‘Collection’ offers a rare cultural perspective on disability. He was a pioneer who challenged the dominant medical view of impairment, shifting the lens toward cultural expression. His work remains both socially and artistically significant—particularly in spaces where representations of disabled people are scarce or fraught, such as museums and the media.
A panel discussion about disability and its depiction will take place on 24 September, 6 – 8pm
