‘Let me in!’ The artist inviting you to protest outside major art venues he can’t access

February 27, 2026

TL;DR

Hugo Flavelle, a 26-year-old artist who uses a wheelchair and has partial vision, created 'Let Me In, Let Me Out,' a performance piece involving a mobile rave and protest.
The performance takes audiences on a tour of Perth's cultural institutions, including galleries and theatres, where Flavelle has encountered accessibility challenges.
Key issues raised include the inability to read wall text due to small font size, lack of audio descriptions, difficulty with physical access, and inadequate accessible facilities.
Flavelle's 'Wonderchair' is equipped with lights, sound, and projection equipment to amplify his messages and create a festival-like atmosphere.
The performance aims to make audiences think about inclusion and the barriers faced by one in five Australians who live with a disability.
Experts and consultants agree that Australia's culture sector needs significant investment and updated legislation to improve accessibility.
A new arts and disability strategy and code of practice are expected to be released, offering more guidance for organizations.
Perth festival commissioned the project, and none of the approached institutions declined to participate, seeing it as a 'cheeky, but very genuine, provocation'.
The participating venues have released a statement expressing their shared commitment to improving access, choice, equity, and inclusion.

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