In 2004, disabled artist Caroline Cardus created The Way Ahead, a powerful fine art protest piece using UK road signs to represent ideas around disability access and the changes disabled people wanted to see. Widely toured and in regular demand, The Way Ahead remains a significant work of disability art and protest.
Historically, activism by disabled people through direct action has been essential in improving access, rights, and awareness. In Autumn 2024, inspired by her original exhibition, Caroline Cardus collaborated with two local disabled groups to amplify the voices of disabled people in Rotherham. This collaboration led to the creation of a new public artwork called The Rotherham 10.
Artwork by Caroline Cardus.
Address: Available to view from October 2025.
