Welcome

Phenomenal Bodies: Exploring Disability in Scottish Academic Collections is a project led by the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews. It aims to change how we think about and interact with historical images and ideas of the human body, with a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility.

From 2025 to 2027, the project will present a series of exhibitions across several Scottish universities. These displays will highlight historical collections and are being developed to be accessible to as many people as possible. They are shaped by ongoing collaboration with individuals and communities who bring a wide range of experiences and views about the body and disability.

By looking at these collections through the lenses of inclusivity and wellbeing, Phenomenal Bodies encourages conversation and learning across different fields and communities.

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Collections

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