Celebration & Artist Talk: The Next Leg of Tami Luchow's Dis Tour

“next leg,” following her debut at Westbeth Gallery in July 2025 here at Positive Exposure Gallery. Her interactive exhibit, titled THE NEXT LEG OF THE DIS TOUR: VISION QUEST, showcases a diverse range of mediums, including video, photography, graphic design, multimedia, sculpture, mobiles, assemblage, and interactive pieces. These elements are intricately woven with found objects related to the healthcare industry, individuals with disabilities – both visible and invisible – and their families, friends, loved ones, colleagues, and caregivers. The exhibit challenges societal boundaries and fosters a profound sense of shared humanity. THE NEXT LEG OF THE DIS TOUR, a multi-layered and experiential series, invites visitors to become an integral part of the artist’s circle. Luchow’s personal journey as a woman, keynote speaker, journalist, author, and artist, along with her own experiences as someone born without her right leg is seamlessly integrated into the interactive installation. Her first book, Poems for A Memory promotes her vision of community and belonging for all. She encourages everyone to share their own stories, contributing to the ongoing project as it travels across the country and beyond. As Luchow passionately states, “Dis is Life. Dis is you. Dis is me. Dis is us. DON’T DIS US, JOIN US!” Image Description: On a black background is a photograph of a woman wearing black, lying on a black background. Her arms and legs are outstretched. She has a prosthetic leg and is surrounded by two circles of prosthetic limbs. Beneath her is the title #DIS IS ART #DIS IS LIFE.