William Scott is a self-taught artist based in Oakland, California. Scott works out of a gallery and studio called Creative Growth that advances the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities. (Scott was born schizophrenic and is also on the autistic spectrum.) Scott Frequently describes himself as an architect, reinventing the social topography of a gentrified San Francisco, as a utopian city he calls ‘Praise Frisco’ in works that combine architectural design with civic responsibility to describe his desire for a more equitable society. The first significant survey of Scott’s 30–year practice was recently exhibited at Studio Voltaire - a London-based not–for–profit arts organisation.
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videos:
Michael Maltzan & David Ogunmuyiwa with Nana Biamah-Ofosu: The World and the City
RESOLVE and PoOR Collective with Nana Biamah-Ofosu: The Cultural Meaning of the City
Tom DiMaria and Matthew Higgs on the Work of William Scott
articles:
The Turner prize and the rise of neurodiverse art
Roberta Smith and Holland Carter - Best Shows of 2021
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