This body of work stems from artist Rad Hourani’s personal experiences with everyday language and the sense of social exclusion he felt while growing up, especially when confronted with textbooks and other educational materials. Noticing a lack of sensorial stimulation in the use of language in neurotypical pedagogy as well as in public spaces, his deconstruction of textuality and the alphabet sheds light on a discriminatory educational heritage affecting millions of people. Hourani seeks to dismantle the social hierarchies and inequalities that result from these practices by creating adaptable learning tools for those who are differently wired.

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