Towards a Warm Embrace

Artwork by Ezra Benus and Finnegan Shannon
January 11–April 14, 2024

The Perlman Teaching Museum presents a two-person exhibition of new and existing artwork by NYC-based artists Finnegan Shannon and Ezra Benus. Working together for the first time, their exhibition focuses on disability and accessibility practices with the underlying premise that access is something everyone has a responsibility towards.

Illustration of food, utensils, and an electrical cord, with the words: towards a wam embrace

Events

Opening Reception and Artist Talk

Artist talk Thursday, January 11 at 5 p.m. in the Weitz Cinema, followed by gallery opening at 6 p.m. in the Perlman Teaching Museum.

Convocation with Dancer and Disability Advocate Jerron Herman

January 19, 2024, 10:50–11:50 a.m. in Skinner Memorial Chapel.

Towards a Warm Embrace

This project was made possible with support from the Christopher U. Light Lectureship in the Arts and Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, an initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.