Inasmuch as am an artist myself and also caregiver to my wife with MS I can 
understand Shonibare's 'rudeness' but ne'rda'less I find it a bit harsh.

With or without a disability, as an artist he is at the mercies of a very 
fickle public.
Maybe he just doesn't give a hoot.

Bobberino         
  From: T Kanon             To: Akua         Cc: [email protected]           
  Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 4:58 PM
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] Artist w TM in New York times


        Last night was the opening of this artist's exhibit at the Brooklyn 
Museum and I attended.  Two people helped him walk down the aisle and onto the 
stage.  It looked as if his hands were affected too.  After the lecture I saw 
him in his wheelchair being taken to a limo.  I went over to him and asked if 
indeed he had TM.  He didn't even look at me and just said I'm done.  A guard 
said he is very tired.  I know he was tired but he was also very rude!!!
        Tobe 
        Brooklyn NY

        --- On Wed, 6/24/09, Akua <[email protected]> wrote:


          From: Akua <[email protected]>
          Subject: [TMIC] Artist w TM in New York times
          To: [email protected]
          Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 9:42 PM


            very interesting article on interesting artist who had...transverse 
myelitis.  and was paralyzed.  but no longer is.. regained ability to walk 
after three years in  a wheelchair

            
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/arts/design/21sont.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=shonibare&st=cse




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