Without Hands: The Art of Sarah Biffin
Fascinating, well-presented exhibition at Philip Mould & Co of work by the 19th century artist Sarah Biffen. Biffen was born with no arms or legs but became a famous miniaturist with her work being bought by George IV and being mentioned in novels by Dickens. T he show was arranged chronologically and by topic and took us through her earlier life as a travelling fairground act to having her own studio. It featured a lovely selection of her work as well as fascinating archive material. Alison Lappa, the contemporary artist with a similar condition who featured in a sculpture on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square had acted as consultant to the show which gave it an extra layer of understanding. Closed 21 December 2022 Reviews Times Telegraph