How do you start building international connections as an artist? What’s different about travelling and working abroad as a disabled artist? Unlimited has published ‘Going Global’, a guide for navigating the exciting, challenging, and rewarding world of international creative work.
Not every artist chooses to take their practice across borders, but for those who do, the rewards can be extraordinary: new people, new places, fresh perspectives, different materials and methods. International exchange can transform not just your art, but your whole outlook. Even the planning can spark fresh ideas.
Every country, every event, every artist brings something unique. And for disabled artists, there are extra considerations to keep safe and supported.
That doesn’t mean it’s impossible; with the right preparation, travelling and working globally is not only possible, it can be joyful, liberating, and deeply fulfilling. The challenge is that very little advice out there speaks directly to disabled artists.
In Going Global, there is:
- Practical advice on safety and planning
- Honest interviews with disabled artists who’ve done it
- Top tips for smooth international travel
- A curated list of resources to keep artists informed and inspired
Image: Spectroscope and Alice Hu Xiaoshu’s Night Bloom in Shanghai. Photo: Cathy Mager and Walker Studio
