Nov 5, 2019
Blind artists are often lauded for “continuing to work” despite
their disability, but can they compete alongside artists who can
see? Has a blind artist ever really “made it” in the art world? How
about Claude Monet? Emilie Gossiaux rose to national attention when
an Episode of Radiolab chronicled her story of overcoming
adversity, but now she’s facing a much more complex challenge: of
breaking into the contemporary art world as a totally blind
sculptor, painter and visual artist. Emilie’s work is on display at Julius Caesar Gallery
in Chicago through December 8, and she sat down with Will to
talk about how museums can be better, why she loves tattoos and 3
crucial tips for describing art to a blind person.